Adaptive Mobility Devices for Children
When your child is learning to move, explore, and interact with the world, mobility matters. It’s the foundation of independence and a lifeline to the rest of the world. For some children, especially those with developmental delays or disabilities, traditional movement milestones—like crawling, standing, and walking—may come later or require extra support. That’s where adaptive […]
Person-First Language & Down Syndrome: Words Matter
As a parent or caregiver to a child with Down syndrome, you want to do everything you can to advocate for their needs and celebrate who they are. One of the simplest but most powerful tools you have is your words. How we talk about people—especially individuals with Down syndrome—shapes how they’re seen and treated. […]
Helping Children With Cerebral Palsy Transition Into The School Year
Jenna Gehrdes is a member of the Community Outreach team at Cerebral Palsy Guide. The organization provides free educational information, financial options and emotional support for parents and children affected by cerebral palsy. Whether this is your child’s first year or fifth, it’s important to make sure your child is getting the education and care he/she […]
Six Tips To Help Learners With Down Syndrome Be Their Best
Children with Down syndrome are capable learners who are excited and eager to learn. They just need to be given the opportunity to excel. They may learn at a slower pace, but are more than capable of learning. They are strong visual learners. This means that they understand what they see better than what they […]
Teaching Children About Special Needs and Disabilities
Disabilities and special needs cover a wide range and could be anything from a speech delay to a significant medical diagnosis. Some disabilities are obvious, such as a child with a physical disability who uses a wheelchair. Some disabilities, such as speech delays, sensory integration problems, learning disabilities or autism spectrum disorder may not be […]
Remembering The Toy Analogy A Parents Perspective On Raising A Child With Special Needs
As I sat down to write this, I didn’t realize what I was going to re-discover. As I stared at the computer to figure out what to share about my unique experience of parenting a child with special needs I was struggling with how to begin. In the eight years of my experience, there are […]
Nutrition For Kids With Special Needs
For children with special needs it is possible to have a variety of conditions that vary in severity and prognosis. A highly functioning child with autism, for example, may have one set of unique nutritional problems while a child with severe cerebral palsy will have a very different set of nutritional needs. Consultation with a […]