Community Outreach

Sensory bags are on the go! StG is in the process of making sensory bags for children participating in an Autism social group sponsored by a local organization.  This type of bag was first given to my son at a sensory camp.  I've come up with my our own version and  StG is ready to share! Take a look at these bags at http://kneadedforfun.blogspot.com/2010/09/one-sensory-bag-to-go.html

Working on it!

Now is the time to get busy!  We are actively looking for a place to house our library. We have some equipment and are looking for donations of materials.  Our team is beginning to grow with support from an amazing Occupational Therapist and Social Worker.  Please send us a message or leave a comment if you are interested in what we are doing with Share to Grow!  We will beginning to have board meetings soon.  We are intersted in meeting you if you would like to help.

Look for this items in our Library!

For our Therapeutic Lending Library, our goal is to provide these types of items. This is not a current list of available items

• Tunnels
• Body Sox
• Scooter boards
• Yoga Cards
• Handwriting without Tears Program
• Switches
• Adaptive toys
• mini trampolines
• balance boards
• Sequencing Cards
• Sorters
• Therapeutic listening headphones/equipment
• Social Stories
• Sensory Stories
• Books
• Puzzles
• Model Me Kids
• Bumble Bee Videos
• Signing Time
• Support Chairs

Support Share to Grow through Project Ropes

Please read a post from my epilepsy blog. If you know or love someone living with epilepsy, I encourage you to support them and Share to Grow through this message.

Project Ropes: New Awareness Gear Shop!: When I think about my life in terms of my Epilepsy, one motto comes to mind over and over "No Fear, No Stigma. It is one of my missions in life to dispel the myths associated with Epilepsy: by the way I live my life, to talk unashamedly about it and to educate.

I challenge all of you to do the same. This disorder is very much an unknown for many. It leaves us in situations where we have very little control. Take it back through strength, education and support.

I've put this motto on gear for us to share with others. So, those of us living No Fear, No Stigma lives can show how we can break down the negativity associated with Epilepsy.

Check it out here!
http://www.cafepress.com/projectropes

There is a very small markup on these product which will go towards our work locally in Winchester,VA. We are in the process of forming an therapeutic lending library that will serve children of all disabilities including those living with Epilepsy. ~Kim

Supports to Grow

In our Support To Grow Stations, we will have supplies available to make specific supports for your child. Some of these you will be able to make with your child, as well. These may rotate through out the months and may vary upon request. Some of the items you will see are sensory bottles, rice buddies and visual schedules.

Free to Grow bins

Calming fuzzy balls

In our Free to Grow bins, we  have an assortment of alerting and calming fidgets free for our families' choosing.  Upon visiting our library, your child may choose an item from the bins or you may choose an item for your child if visiting alone.