Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of ASD
It’s understandable that one of the most searched phrases online in reference to Autism is, “Does my child have Autism?” because many...
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Amy K. Gearhard
- Mar 15
- 1 min
City Surfers Summer Program is Back for 2022!
Get ready for lots of summertime fun as we explore our community parks, cultural events and all the sights to see in a sensory-friendly...
Amy K. Gearhard
- Feb 14
- 1 min
Conversation Heart Counting & Colors Valentine's Day Activity
Conversation hearts are an all-time favorite Valentine's Day candy, but did you know they are also a great way to help your kiddos...
Amy K. Gearhard
- Nov 23, 2021
- 1 min
Help the Turkey Get His Feathers Back: A Thanksgiving Activity
Cut out the body and feathers and glue the color-coded feathers to the dots. Remember to take a moment to think about what you're...
Amy K. Gearhard
- Oct 25, 2021
- 2 min
The II Model and Our Community: Getting back into the swing of things
As Coloradans continue to feel more comfortable getting back out into their communities, our Spectra family continues to be reminded of...
Amy K. Gearhard
- Sep 20, 2021
- 1 min
Weekend Family Game Night Suggestions
Game nights have always been a fun way to spend the night with friends or family and provide a great opportunity to discuss our feelings...
Amy K. Gearhard
- Sep 14, 2021
- 2 min
A Cup of Tea with AKG: Bottomless Refills.
Over the years, I have spoken with many families that have a thorough list of services that they are receiving or that they are...
Amy K. Gearhard
- Sep 14, 2021
- 1 min
Spectra's Sparkle & Shine Self-Care Dice Game
Welcome to Spectra's Self-Care Dice Game! In a world that can sometimes feel nonstop, self-care can often take a backseat as we work to...
Amy K. Gearhard
- Aug 16, 2021
- 1 min
Visual Planner Tool
Welcome to the Spectra Centers Visual Planner! Visual planners are a remarkable tool to help our kiddos and young adults with ASD and...
Spectra
- Aug 9, 2021
- 3 min
10 Ways to Ease the Transition Back to School for Children with ASD or Neurodevelopmental Disorders
August is well underway, which means it’s almost time to come back to school! We are so thrilled to be having all of our Spectra family...
Spectra
- Jun 30, 2021
- 1 min
Spectra Summer Bucket List
Summer is finally here and we are looking to make the most of it at Spectra! We’ve been posting #SpectraSummer posts all June long and,...
Amy K. Gearhard
- May 20, 2021
- 1 min
Sensory Scavenger Hunt BINGO!
As we enter into the heart of springtime, what better way to get out and appreciate the Colorado sunshine than with a scavenger hunt! Our...
Spectra
- May 13, 2021
- 2 min
The Importance of Giving Choices in a Classroom
Within the classroom, there are many opportunities to give students choices so they can practice risk-taking skills in a safe environment.
Amy K. Gearhard
- Apr 27, 2021
- 2 min
Reflecting On My Relationship With Autism
I took the time to write a letter reflecting on the origins of my relationship with autism and how this relationship has blossomed over time
Spectra
- Mar 30, 2021
- 7 min
At Home Learning: What You Can Do
As we all know, remote learning and therapy have been anything but routine for our Spectra Centers students, families, and staff. Despite...
Spectra
- Feb 23, 2021
- 6 min
What's Going on at Spectra?
There’s always something new at Spectra and we wouldn’t want it any other way! We strive to remain current with our teaching and...
Amy K. Gearhard
- Jan 27, 2021
- 2 min
New Beginnings
As I write this, it is difficult to begin discussing plans for the new year without looking back on where we were last year around this...
Spectra
- Dec 7, 2020
- 5 min
2020: A Year to be Thankful for the Little Things
This year, our founder Amy wrote a letter to the Spectra staff thanking them for their hard work and dedication to making Spectra Centers...
Amy K. Gearhard
- Oct 27, 2020
- 2 min
Spectra's New Look
At Spectra Centers we realized that our logo no longer reflected everything we have grown to be and come to represent. So, we turned to...
Amy K. Gearhard
- Oct 19, 2020
- 1 min
Spectra Covid Updates
We are still here, caring for and supporting you and your kiddos during COVID-19. We know COVID-19 has deeply impacted our family, so...
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