We will be updating our website soon with pictures and bios of the Gio’s Garden staff, but I thought today I would give you a quick introduction to our wonderful Respite Care Specialists. Hi there. My name is Chelsea Freeman and I am one of the respite care specialists working at Gio’s Garden. My favorite… Read More
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Around the House!
Today I thought I would take you on a little tour of the Gio’s Garden House. We have been extremely lucky to have so much support from the community, friends and family. Almost everything you see in the pictures has been donated! We have more toys and activities downstairs that we rotate in and out…. Read More
This is why we do what we do!
We have been working with one 5 year old girl, Amelia, very constantly since early June. We do a wide variety of activities with her, from reading books and playing outside to arts & craft projects and pretend play. Each activity is planned with goals in mind, and each time we introduce a new activity… Read More
Donation from the Madison Monona Lioness
In June, the Madison Monona Lioness held their annual raffle and fundraiser that benefited Gio’s Garden. Today Tammy and Betty stopped by to drop off the check. Thank you for raising $2,500 for Gio’s Garden. Our families greatly appreciate it!
Therapeutic Recreation at Gio’s Garden?
Therapeutic Recreation (or recreation therapy) is using recreational and other activities as treatment interventions to improve functional living skills by focusing on physical, emotional, cognitive, and social developmental areas. As a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, I am able to look at the needs of each child and create activities to meet those needs. I meet… Read More
