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Family Resources Coordinators: The Glue in the ESIT Program! Jamelah Grover first learned the value of having a Family Resources Coordinator (FRC) on her therapy team when her son, Chase, was enrolled in CTC’s Early Supports for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) program. “Our FRC was amazing,” she says. “She helped us understand how early support…
What do you enjoy and value most about working at CTC? I love how working at CTC has expanded my experiences through working with so many different people, both coworkers and the families I serve. The world is full of so much diversity – people with different cultures, ideas, interests, languages, priorities – yet we…
Jalene is a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments with CTC’s Early Supports for Infants and Toddlers program. What do you enjoy and value most about working at CTC? I love collaborating with the compassionate and skilled providers at CTC. The families on my caseload and colleagues at CTC are continually teaching and inspiring me. Tell us a bit more…
Gymnastics class builds physical coordination, strength, and social skills. And it’s fun! The big show is just one week away, and Dylan and his classmates are hard at work fine-tuning their routines. They’ve been meeting for weeks learning how to tumble, jump, reach and roll and they are more than ready to show off their…
Beth Wroe, ESIT Special Education Teacher Years at CTC: 6 Fun facts: My husband and I live in Maple Valley with our amazing daughter and sweet dog. I enjoy reading, running, eating, traveling and time with the people I love. I’m a lefty who enjoys making up silly songs and imitating cartoon voices. Some have…
Greetings to our families! We want to let you know that after five years of service, Barry Gourley has resigned as CEO at CTC. We want to thank Barry for his support during that time. We have a strong transition team in place and will soon be welcoming an interim CEO who will support this…
Larisa Sanchez, SLP Years with CTC: 7 Fun facts: I have the most lovable Australian Shepherd named Charlie that loves snuggles and to go on long walks. When I am out and about, I enjoy hiking and swimming in the pool as well as open water to get exercise. It is also a great time…
About CTC’s Boost Program Boost is a short-term program that helps children (age 3-5 years old) and their families living in South King County connect to services before their first day of kindergarten. Our therapists and educators provide readiness supports for children, while our family navigator help families identify and enroll their children in long-term community…
By Sarah Ladderud OTR/L, Occupational Therapist Are you making separate meals for your child from the rest of the family? Do they only eat the same handful of food options, and they “burn out” resulting in fewer food options? Do they have a meltdown when you change something about the food but it’s still the…
Tell us some fun facts about yourself. I have a black lab who I love to take hiking, and I also enjoy swimming. I played water polo and did synchronized swimming growing up. Some of my favorite things to do are go to concerts and spend time with my family and friends. Why did you choose…