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Draw to Write Classes for Children
taught by: Debra C. George, Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
Debra has developed the Draw to Write Classes that are taught at the Golden Light Wellness Center. This program is designed to help children who are having difficulty learning print or cursive letters, having difficulty connecting the letters, or who have writing that is not legible or is difficult to read. It is great practice over the summer and a fun class! This program uses step by step drawing techniques to help children learn basic shapes that are used in writing. Each Draw to Write Class includes step by step drawing instruction and print or cursive instruction tailored to your chld's level and individual needs. This program is for chldren who have completed 1st through 6th grade. ***First class of each session includes a "mini assessment" to determine skill level and needs. Saturday sessions are available during the winter months. *** Please call for more information and class schedules. Class size is limited. 610-932-9511 Summer 2008 Schedule All classes held at the Golden Light Wellness Center in Oxford Session #1 Classes (8) are held Fridays: July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 9-10 am Print 1030-1130 am Cursive 1:00-2:00 pm Print or Cursive 6:00-7:00 pm Print 7:15-8:15 pm Cursive ****** Session #2 Classes (8) are held Mondays and Thursdays July 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 1:00-2:00 Print or Cursive 6:00-7:00 pm Print 7:15-8:15 pm Cursive ****** Session #3 Classes (8) are held: Monday through Thursday August 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14 9:00-10:00 am Print 10:00-11:00 am Cursive 7:30-8:30 pm Cursive
Session fees are $250 for the 8 classes per student. Fee includes all supplies Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
*** Classes are also offered in print, cursive, keyboarding and special classes for adults are available. Private lessons and group classes are available.
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ABOUT THE THERAPIST.... Debra George began her career when she graduated from Lehigh County Community College in 1977 with in Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy. She worked with Geriatrics in a long term care facility for 13 years as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant /Activites Director III while completing a Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Lincoln University in 1986. In 1989, Debra completed a second Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy from the Dominican College of Blauvelt, New York and has been working as a Registered Occupational Therapist in the field of pedicatrics (early intervention and school districts) since 1990. Debra's interest in the pediatric field has been in handwriting and written communication skills. Most recently, she has become Certified with the Interactive Metronome program and has completed both CranioSacral Therapy Level I and Level II courses through The Upledger Institute. *** Debra George has also completed a massage therapy program through the Health Alliance in 1998 and became an Infant Massage Instructor through the International Association of Infant Massage in 1999.
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