Activity Resources

ASHA

This article from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) provides activities for parents to help their children with communication skills. This resource breaks down specific ideas for different age groups. This website also includes:

  • Information about careers in the ASHA field

  • Information and opportunities about certifications

  • Publications

  • Information and news about advocacy

  • Continuing education information and resources including courses

  • Practice management (including resources such as the information portal, billing and reimbursement, ethics, state licensure, etc.)

  • Research information

We Rock the Spectrum

We Rock the Spectrum is a sensory-friendly gym in the Greenville area that seeks to serve all kids. Their gym includes the following:

  • “Suspended equipment with swings – for balance and vestibular treatment

  • Crash mats and crash pillows – for fun, motor planning, and strength

  • Zip line – for stress release and joint and body relaxation

  • Trampoline – for building leg and core strength

  • Indoor play structure – for climbing and increasing playground skills

  • Sensory-based toys – for improved auditory processing and fine motor skills

  • Fine Motor and Arts and Crafts Area – for improved hand-eye coordination”

The Missing Peace

The Missing Peace is a yoga resource that is sensory friendly. This website includes information about booking a private yoga class as well as information about retreats and workshops.

Upstate Carolina Adaptive Golf

Upstate Carolina Adaptive Golf seeks to enhance the lives of those with special needs through golf therapy. Check out their website for news and events coming up!

First Tee

First Tee is a golf organization in the upstate. Their mission is as follows: “First Tee – Upstate South Carolina is a nonprofit organization dedicated to impacting the lives of young people in Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville and Spartanburg counties by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. Offering programs specifically designed for young people ages 5 to 18, the organization impacts the lives of over 60,000 Upstate area youth each year.” Their website includes:

  • Information regarding their various programs

  • Locations maps

  • Information about events

  • And more!

There is a lot of awesome information to decipher through! Perhaps a search function with key words could be a beneficial future project to help users narrow down their options.