Children
Family Enrichment Program
Upcoming Events
Aspiring Eaters!
Thursdays, June 3 through July 8 – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
An eight-week
group focusing on sensory- and motor-based feeding issues for children up to three years led by speech therapists Kim Tuma and Claire Francin. Open only to Aspire families; register by
May 28. Contact Evon Mucek at 708.236.0979 x105.
Coffee & Conversations for parents of children with Down syndrome
Saturday, July 10 – 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Facilitated by Paige Fumo Fox, Parent Resource Coordinator. Childcare may be available. RSVP by July 2. Contact Paige at 708.236.0979 x130.
Coffee & Conversations for parents of children with autism or sensory-related disorders
Thursday, July 15 – 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Facilitated by Theresa Bakula, OT, and Kathy Ruffulo, counselor. RSVP by July 13. Contact Paige at 708.236.0979 x130.
Partners in Play speech and language play group for children up to 3 years old
Thursdays, July 22 through August 26 – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Led by speech therapists Kim Tuma and Claire Francin. Children will participate in fun themed activities for repetition and integration of language concepts. For Aspire families. RSVP by July 12. Contact Evon at 708.236.0979 x105.
Ready, Set, Write! Handwriting Camp
Monday-Friday, July 19-23 – 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Occupational therapists Ashley Stoffel and Robin Manus will help children refine their printing skills. Activities will focus on improving letter formation and sizing, as well as grasp and overall strengthening. Fee: $150. Contact Evon at 708.236.0979 x105.
Creating Connections
Tuesdays, July 27 through September 8 – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Parent-child social skills group for children on the autism spectrum or who have sensory or social challenges ages 3 to 5. Fee: $240 for the eight-week session. RSVP by July 22. Contact Evon at 708.236.0979 x105.
Party at Brookfield Zoo
Wednesday, July 28
For Aspire families and alumni. Contact Paige at 708.236.0979 x130.
Barb and Doug Prine have been involved with Aspire since their son Ben, who contracted meningitis as a newborn, was just three months old. The hospital’s intensive care unit staff suggested the Elmhurst couple investigate physical therapy when it became apparent Ben had vision impairments and developmental delays.