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When you think about children with motor disabilities, what comes to mind? Do you imagine a child in a wheelchair who is unable to walk or move around on their own? You are not alone if this is your image of a child with motor disabilities. However, the development of DMI therapy is disrupting this […]

Hypotonia, also known as floppy infant syndrome or floppy baby syndrome, is a condition characterized by low muscle tone and muscle strength. Although it’s the most commonly occurring condition that impacts an infant’s motor skills, it’s not completely understood. Seeing your baby struggle to sit upright on their own can be distressing for any parent. […]

Being a parent extends beyond simply giving birth or fathering a child. It includes protecting, providing for, and teaching kids how to successfully grow into independent individuals. A large part of guiding your children is instilling the right values and behaviors that will help them make the right decisions in life. Many parents struggle with […]

Social work is a crucial but demanding job, so social workers have to be passionate about what they do and genuinely care about the children and people they help. School social workers are often the last line of defense for problematic students between an average, successful education and placement in at-risk programs. Social workers are […]

A school can be a challenging place for students on the autism spectrum – as it is with many young children. However, classrooms are hard for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in unique ways. Students on the spectrum spend a lot of energy coping with a classroom environment that is distressing for them, makes […]

COVID-19 disrupted the fundamental pillars of our society, causing us to rethink how we live. The way we work, the way we communicate, and the way we teach our children. When in-person schooling became unsafe in 2020, families and educators banded together to form an innovative new solution: COVID pods – small groups of students […]

Change can be challenging for anyone. Even as an adult, transitioning to a new job, a different home, or any other significant change can be difficult. So you can imagine how tough it must be for kids – especially those with disabilities. High school can be compared to living on a new planet. There are […]

Sports can be a source of joy, competition, and camaraderie. Participating in sports offers children physical and mental benefits such as skill building, boosting confidence, fostering social interactions, and improving physical fitness. However, kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their parents face unique challenges that can be discouraging when participating in team sports. The […]

Picture yourself in this scenario: you’re a parent and it’s your child’s first day of school. You send them off with a backpack full of supplies and a lunchbox packed with their favorite foods. You watch them walk through the doors of the school and you can’t help but feel a little anxious. Will they […]

As a parent of a soon-to-be kindergartener, you may be wondering what skills your child should practice in order to prepare for the academic challenges ahead of them. Kindergarten has become a more rigorous and demanding level of education in recent years, and children who are not adequately prepared may struggle. Luckily, there are many […]

As a parent, you want to do everything in your power to give your child the best chance at success. Kindergarten is an important step in the journey of any child’s life. Kindergarten is a crucial milestone in a child’s education, and it sets the foundation for their future academic success. There are many skills […]

Health screenings play an integral part in children’s development and well-being. Because childhood health problems can eventually develop into chronic adult conditions, the tests, checkups, and thorough screenings that students are given in school can help detect potential health problems and improve the overall health of every student.  What Are School Health Screenings? Among other things, […]