November 7, 2013
What are the causes of Feeding Problems? There are many factors which can contribute to problems feeding. They can be medical, environmental, behavioral, nutritional, sensory related, […]
November 7, 2013
Yoga has been practiced for centuries and Web MD states that currently as many as 11 million Americans are taking advantage of yoga to help them […]
November 7, 2013
Selective dorsal rhizotomy is a neurosurgical procedure which can permanently reduce spasticity and improve motor functions in children with cerebral palsy. If preformed at an early […]
November 7, 2013
Sensory pressure vests provide constant, even deep pressure to children when their body is craving this important calming and organizing proprioceptive input. Pressure vests promote self-calming, […]
November 7, 2013
Almost everyone knows a preemie. Whether you were born early, your own child was or a friend or neighbor’s baby came into the world before 38 […]
November 7, 2013
Premature babies, typically referred to as “preemies” enter the word earlier than their full term peers, at 37 weeks or fewer gestation. Many preemies are born […]
November 7, 2013
The Gluten Free Casein Free Diet (GFCF Diet) is currently used as a dietary intervention treatment for children and adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, PDD-NOS, Celiac […]
November 7, 2013
The Pros and Cons of Giving Your Baby a Pacifier Some parents are hesitant to give their baby a pacifier because they hear so many negative […]
November 7, 2013
There is a common misconception that individuals with ADD are hyperactive. The truth is – these people live in a state of low arousal, are easily […]
November 7, 2013
My son is 26 months (the only child) and he recently started daycare 2 weeks ago. Prior to this, he stayed home with me or my […]
November 7, 2013
My question is about my adopted Russian daughter, now 12 but adopted at 2, with issues regarding social interaction as she was always behaving about 3 […]
November 7, 2013
What is the most heavy duty chewy toy in your opinion? I have a 14 year old who will chew on and crack open pens, metal […]
November 7, 2013
My husband and I just adopted a 17 month boy from Russia. He is at the 25 percentile for both height and weight. However, since arriving […]
October 30, 2013
My son has Aspergers. We found out 2 months ago. What is the best early intervention program for my son? He is 3-1/2 years old. Most […]
October 25, 2013
At this playgroup session, the children enjoyed playing with oatmeal in the sensory table. They loved driving cars through it and using cups to scoop and […]
October 17, 2013
As a part of Early Intervention, your child may be evaluated for his or her visual functioning. Tests help to determine a diagnosis and appraisal of […]
October 17, 2013
Understanding the Different Members of an Early Intervention Treatment Team Here is a list of the different professionals who might be called upon to help your […]
October 17, 2013
Walkers, Exersaucers & Jumpers: Is There an Impact on a Baby’s Development? More and more baby “exercise equipment” becomes available to parents every year and often […]
October 17, 2013
Developing New Eating Habits When you adopt a child, there is usually an adjustment period as the child gets used to their new surroundings. If you […]
October 17, 2013
Steps to Help an Adoptive Child Develop Healthy Attachments While adoption has a positive effect on children, the child doesn’t know this when he or she […]
October 11, 2013
A summary of an article entitled “The 5-Point Plan: Fostering Successful Partnerships with Families of Students with Disabilities” by Caitlin C. Edwards & Alexandra Da Fonte […]
October 8, 2013
Walkers, Exersaucers & Jumpers: Is There an Impact on a Baby’s Development? More and more baby “exercise equipment” becomes available to parents every year and often […]
October 8, 2013
How an Institutional Setting Differs from a Warm, Home Environment If you adopt a child who has been living in an institutional setting, keep in mind […]