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Angelfish Therapy Action Shots

Angelfish — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:37:53 +0000

Maybe not full action shots, but we wanted to show different styles of techniques and our kids. Click the photos to view larger images.

Camp Mighty Mind

Angelfish — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:29:19 +0000

Angelfish Therapy is proud to present Camp Mighty Mind, a 3 week summer camp that involves movement, music and play. It is brought to you by Ailene and Cindy and their learning from a “Ready Bodies Ready Minds” seminar.

Camp Mighty Mind sponsored by Angelfish Therapy LLC and Hosted by St. Pauls Church in Darien CT (1 mile off of Merrit Parkway exit 37).

WHO: Children ages 6 to 10 experiencing struggles with academics or motor movement. (Entering 1st grade or eligible to be entering by age.) If your child wants to learn but struggles with reading, math, automation of skill, working memory, auditory processing and GM/FM skill this is for you. Children must be in typical classroom setting without an aide or support person. Perfect for a child with APD, LD, ADD,ADHD and motor incoordintaion. Call us to determine it this camp is for you. Cindy 203-526-1336 or Ailene 203-969-6431 or contact us

WHAT: Keep your Mind Mighty this summer with 3 weeks of movement, music and play. Ailene and Cindy have just gotten back from a seminar called Ready Bodies Ready Minds. Our camp incorporates systematic, powerful whole body activities designed to improve motor coordination, attention, handwriting, reading, spelling time/money recognition and more. Auditory processing games will improve listening and sound recognition for increased academic improvement. Cooperative, experiential group games will have all campers experience increased self-esteem, friendship and leadership. A love and logic approach drives our structured, confidence building style. Using our personal experiences with our own children, we have come up with a brain based eclectic combination of programs sure to get all children on there way to changing their brain. Research has proven it takes 80-100 hours to change the brain. We will be in constant motion firing up our brains with fun researched based programs pulling from: Orton Gillingham, Floortime, Reflex integration, handwriting without tears, Therapeeds, Yoga and more. We will start each day with a 15 minute spiritual meditation lead by Father Christopher the leader of St Pauls congregation.

WHERE: Conveniently located one mile Right(from either direction) off Merritt exit 37

WHEN: 8:30- 1:30 M-F for 3 weeks starting July 26th

WHY: An intensive program that’s fun and engaging versus traditional school

TIME: Campers must arrive no later than 8:45. The major brain based movement activities will be intensely done from 9-12:30 with a break for snack which is provided. From 12:30 -1:30 is an optional lunch bunch social play time directed by our program assistant. (Bring your own lunch)

CALL US TODAY. (Cindy 203-526-1336, Ailene203-969-6431)

PRICE: $2400.00 for 3 weeks of camp.

CAMP IS LIMITED TO 30 PARTICIPANTS. CAMPER STAFF RATIO WILL BE 1:4. PAYMENT IS DUE IN FULL JULY FIRST.

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Success with Angelfish

Angelfish — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:19:05 +0000

I reached out to Angelfish this past January 2010 to see how their aquatic programs could benefit my daughter Samantha. Sam has special needs and will be six in March. She has been in two other local swim programs (special needs focus) with little success. While she loves the water, in the pool she would just cling to my neck.

During her first therapy session her therapist Cindy explained to me (in an easy to understand way) what was going on with Sam in the water and explained the strategies she was using for Sam to gain a sense of her awareness in the water. While Sam was floating in the water with a bubble and weights on her ankles, she was truly finding her legs in the water. By

the end of her second therapy session, Sam swam on her own with nothing on but flippers! Amazing!
I highly recommend Cindy and Angelfish Therapy to all those who are undecided about what type of aquatic program your child needs. I know that we would have saved a lot of time and money if we started with Angelfish Therapy from the start.

- Chris C

1:1 Progressions

Angelfish — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:06:43 +0000

We are focusing this month on progressions with our therapist one on one. Listed below are a few different techniques we use to help with this progressions.

This video demonstrates one on one righting reactions. You will see how the child will work on righting his trunk and work to have reciprocal motion in his leg kicks. All the while responding to his balance.

Working one on one with a child to achieve arm extensions using a flotation device.

Continued work on balancing and extensions in a one on one envrionment.

January is First Timer Month

Angelfish — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:20:48 +0000

Angelfish Therapy is featuring First and Second Timers during the month of January. These sessions showcase children with a variety of diagnosis who are experiencing aquatic therapy for the first time.

Beginning Treatment – 2nd Session

In this second visit, this child has already improved from clinging to the therapists neck when she first started. The OT has used rhythmical movements, proprioception, and deep pressure to help the child feel more comfortable in the pool.

As her body awareness improves, she is able to work on extension rotation, prone extension and grasping an object off the side of the pool.

The child’s speech therapist noticed she was more vocal after sessions in pool (she goes to speech therapy after the session).

We Offer Many Service Options

Angelfish — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:59:49 +0000

From one-on-one to semi-private lessons, Angelfish Therapy has a service that will fit your child’s needs. We also offer small group lessons and more! Be sure to check out all of service offerings and sample videos.

Be sure to view our services and our videos.

Got Questions? We Got Answers!

Angelfish — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:51:35 +0000

What is Aquatic Therapy? Does it actually work? Where are they held?

Check out the FAQ section for all your questions regarding Angelfish and Aquatic Therapy.

Learn More About Camp Angelfish

Angelfish — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:00:34 +0000

Camp Angelfish is an overnight camp for 3 different types of children. We rent the beautiful facilities on Lake Winnepesaukee and provide traditional camp experiences under the guidance of Co-directors who are occupational and physical therapists.

Camper Always had a Smile

Angelfish — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:40:53 +0000

Ailene, Cindy and Jeff:

I just wanted to take a moment and thank everyone for the wonderful time Marcello, Jamie and I had at camp this year. It was an absolute joy for us to watch my Marcello participate and interact with the others at Camp Angelfish. We had a wonderful time!

Although the weather was much hotter than expected, this year was more memorable than last year. Not only did Marcello slide down the zip line and climbed the rock wall (again!), he made tie-dyed tee shirt, built a bird house, made a tic-tac-toe game and even jumped off the water trampoline! (and so much more!) He had so much fun! One of the best moments was when Jeff called out Marcello’s name for his “Camper Who Always had a Smile on His Face” Award. Marcello could not get out of his own way because of his excitement and, of course, he had to mug for the “paparazzi” with his trophy.

Again, the entire staff was a pleasure to meet and work with. It was great to meet the new counselors as well as get reacquainted with the ones we met last year.

On behalf of Jamie, Marcello and myself, for not letting us leave, please find enclosed a couple of pictures from our adventure this year at Camp Angelfish. They are a testament to how much fun everyone has during that special week and there is a happy story in each one.

We hope to return in 2010 and have even more fun than we had this year. You and your team do great work for these children. You fill them with self-confidence and a desire to strive to do more. Your team encouraged Marcello to try new things and Jamie and I watch him grow with each new experience.

Thank you, again, for a wonderful week and continuing to do the great work you do for and with our special needs children.

Warmest personal wishes,

Gary, Jamie and Marcello

Incredible Social Experience

Angelfish — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:59:40 +0000

My son Oliver is on the autism spectrum and has been attending Camp Angelfish since its inception. Cindy and Aileen have allowed the camp experience to change as Ollie has matured.

Many years ago it was about providing Oliver with a ‘life skills experience’ with his aide – working on his own self-care and getting an opportunity to try some sports that he would otherwise never have had access to in a nurturing, totally accepting environment.

It has evolved into an incredible social experience with Oliver, looking forward to the ‘dance boat’, participating in life skills/vocational activities by helping in the mess hall, and enjoying being part of a camp that has room for everyone – to grow – enjoy – share – to be who they are. B

Barbara T