All About Creating, Connecting & Exploring
- Maribel Castillo Stikeleather
- 10 minutes ago
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What a meaningful August for Spectrum Speaks, an initiative of Behavioral Teaching Solutions (BTS)!
Through our August activities, participants had opportunities to discover preferences, try something new, connect with others, and—most importantly—participate in ways that worked for them.
This month, we continued exploring what happens when behavioral science, creativity, everyday life skills, and authentic human connection come together.
Hi everyone,
A Look Back at August
Sensory Oasis invited participants to explore sensory preferences through movement, music, writing, tactile experiences, and creative collaboration. Together, we explored an important idea: sensory support isn’t about making everyone experience an environment the same way—it’s about creating choices that help people communicate, participate, and feel comfortable being themselves.
Cook & Connect brought learning into the kitchen! Through hands-on food preparation, participants practiced everyday skills such as following directions, working together, making choices, and building greater independence—all while sharing food and connection.
Language of Love brought creativity, music, reflection, and conversation together in a space centered on self-expression, connection, and wellbeing. Participants were encouraged to explore what connection and expression can look like in their own way.
And we’re just getting started. Community-based experiences like Language of Love will also become part of Conductive Connections, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit sister organization of Behavioral Teaching Solutions, officially launching in December 2026. Conductive Connections will expand opportunities for creativity, wellness, independence, and meaningful community connection. Click here to donate.
Next Up: Arts & Expression
Join us for our September Spectrum Speaks experience!
Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Club Room at 624 S Palms Ave
Arts & Expression is not a traditional paint class. It’s a welcoming creative experience where participants can explore their own ideas, preferences, imagination, and self-expression in a relaxed and supportive environment.
There is no “right” way to create, and no previous art experience is needed.
$65 per attendee | $120 for two
All art materials are provided, along with complimentary light snacks and refreshments.
Come create. Come connect. Come as you are.
Reserve Your Spot Here – Arts & Expression
Spaces are limited. Bring a friend and enjoy creating together!
Cheers,
Belle Stikeleather
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