for good. She is a fierce advocate by paving the way for future research to help others who may receive the same diagnosis.
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Mariah: THAP12 Mutation
Having the only two known cases of a genetic mutation called THAP12, Mariah has used her daughter's condition for good. She is a fierce advocate by paving the way for future research to help others who may receive the same diagnosis. THAP12: The Only Two in The...
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Helping a Child with Sensory Sensitivities Tolerate Wearing a Face Mask
As a result of the current highly contagious COVID-19 pandemic, the practice of wearing a face mask in public is becoming more common. Not only have health officials recommended face masks to reduce the spread of the virus, many public places now require it.
8 Steps to Immediately Take if You Suspect Your Child May Have a Developmental Delay or Disability
If you suspect your child may have a developmental delay or disability, the time to act is now. Each day that goes by is valuable time you can’t get back. Each day that goes by is a day of intervention or therapy that your child isn’t receiving. Each day that goes by, the gap between your child and their optimal level of success widens. It’s a race against time, but it’s a race you don’t have to lose.
Catch Them Being “Good”
With all our children back in school, whether face to face or virtually learning, parents are needing strategies to promote on-task working, paying attention, and participation. A common strategy that works is something called the good behavior game.
Sensory Responses Versus Behavior Challenges
One of the questions I am most often asked is if a child is presenting with sensory responses or behavioral challenges. This question can be difficult to answer as oftentimes challenges with sensory experiences can result in behaviors and vice versa. The most important thing to remember in either a sensory or behavior-based situation is to provide your child with an intervention BEFORE the meltdown occurs.
Receptive vs. Expressive Language Skills: 2-3 Years Old
As your child continues to grow, their receptive and expressive language skills will expand and become more complex.
How Can I Support My Child’s Handwriting?
Handwriting is a key skill that children start to learn as soon as they grasp a marker and try to color on the wall. There are so many different skills that must work together with handwriting including hand-eye coordination, grasping, strength, vision, and control of the tool the child is using to write. It is key to begin working on handwriting skills as soon as a child shows interest as we must first learn how to make simple shapes before we are able to write short stories.
Kindergarten Reading Standards
Kindergarten students have many reading milestones or standards that they must learn before moving on to first grade. These standards are the foundation that are needed for the student to be successful in learning to read. What exactly are these standards and what do they mean?
What Is Tummy Time and Why Is It Important?
Tummy time helps prevent flat spots on their head, strengthen head control, and develop the strength and coordination required to meet new milestones. It is a foundation for the skills required for rolling over, crawling and playing. Most babies can begin tummy time as newborns, but it is important to check with your baby’s pediatrician for specific recommendations for your baby.
Early Steps Explained
Early Steps is Florida’s early intervention system that offers services to eligible infants and toddlers, age birth to 36 months, who have or are at-risk for developmental disabilities or delays. Early intervention supports families and caregivers to increase their child’s participation in daily activities and routines that are important to the family.
5 Great Benefits of Music Education in Schools
Music education is incredibly important to the development of a person. On this page, we are going to take a look at five of the biggest benefits of music education in schools. These are benefits which will not only help a person develop their musical talents, but also in other areas of their life.
