HEALTH CONDITIONS
With the right programs and care, every child has a chance to thrive. Read on to learn more about health conditions like ADHD, Down Syndrome, and more.
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Be a Good Advocate to Children with Down Syndrome
By: Jamie Hepburn, Gigi’s Playhouse and Penfield Children’s Center
Children with Down syndrome enjoy learning and […]
Make a Sensory Bin
By: Natasha Griffin, M.Ed. Family Studies, Katie Beckett Medicaid Consultant, Penfield Children’s Center
Children love to […]
Moody Kids
By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center
No child is happy-go-lucky 100% of the time. And, it’s […]
What’s Key To Know About Autism Spectrum Disorder
By: Jeffrey W. Britton, MD, Aurora Health Care
If you’re a parent, when your baby was […]
Six Tips to Help Learners with Down Syndrome be their Best
By: Jamie Hepburn, Gigi’s Playhouse
Children with Down syndrome are capable learners who are excited and […]
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
Oppositional Defiant Disorder is characterized by a set of behaviors […]
Instilling Good Behavior for Children with Down Syndrome
Your child with special needs is 36 months old and you are preparing to transition […]
5 Steps to Connecting with a Child with Autism
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How Parents Can Teach Peer Sensitivity at Home
Many schools are open and very accepting when it comes to helping their students learn […]
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs)
What are Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders?
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders or FASDs are conditions that can […]
Birth-to-Three to Early Childhood Program Transition (age 33 – 37 months)
Your child with Down syndrome is 33 months old and you are preparing to transition […]
Separation Anxiety
Heather Rotolo, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Sarah Wittmann, M.S., Licensed Professional Counselor
It is typical […]