Special Needs
Find support for parents of children with special needs. Learn how to advocate for your child, raise funds for needed equipment and find helpful organizations.
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Visual Impairment
Developing Multisensory Skills in Blind Babies
Multisensory play, combining sounds and touch, and encouraging reaching and exploration can help your blind baby develop better spacial awareness.
Special Needs
14 Tactile Input Activities, Toys, & More
Tactile input is important for the healthy development of every child. Try these activities and toys at home to engage your child's tactile system.
Special Needs
5 Benefits of Skin-to-Skin Contact for Babies With Special Needs
Skin-to-skin contact is particularly important for babies with special needs, such as premature babies, babies with disabilities, or babies in the NICU.
Special Needs
Habilitation vs Rehabilitation: What’s the Difference?
Habilitation and rehabilitation are services that often fall under the same umbrella. Curious to know how they differ? Read on below for more information!
Autism
Managing Repetitive or Stereotyped Behavior in Autism
Struggling with repetitive behaviors in your child with autism? Learn how to understand and manage these behaviors.
Potty Training, Product Reviews, Special Needs
Peelaways Disposable Bed Sheets Review
Changing sheets and cleaning up after bedwetting can be a challenge. Peelaway disposable bed sheets are waterproof and make changing sheets easy!
Special Needs
7 Winter Must-Haves for Kids in Wheelchairs
Winter can be challenging for parents of kids in wheelchairs. Luckily, there are things you can do to keep your child warm and safe in the winter.
Autism, Behavior
How to Discipline a Child With Autism
Disciplining a child with autism involves using consistent, gentle discipline techniques and understanding your child’s specific needs and behaviors.
Special Needs
Your Child’s First PT Evaluation: What to Expect
Preparing for your child’s first visit to a physical therapist? Find out what happens in an initial physical therapy evaluation!
Special Needs
10 Vestibular Input Activities and Toys
The vestibular system helps us to maintain postural control, balance, and coordination. Try these fun vestibular input activities and toys with your child!
Development, Visual Impairment
Development Charts for Blind and Visually Impaired Babies and Children
Blind children may have delayed development in several key areas. These development charts outline milestones for visually impaired babies.
Special Needs
What Is Adaptive Equipment… And How To Pay for It
Adaptive equipment and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) can increase your child’s independence and ease the physical burden on caregivers.
Crawling, Visual Impairment
When does a blind baby start crawling?
When does a blind baby usually start to crawl? When should I start to be worried that there is another issue besides blindness?
Autism, Development
What Is Fluid Reasoning and Why Is It Important?
If a child struggles to learn new ways to do things, it may be a problem with fluid reasoning. Learn about fluid reasoning, its importance, and ways to improve it.
Special Needs
11 Proprioceptive Input Activities and Toys
While proprioception is commonly addressed in physical and occupational therapy, there are a number of proprioceptive activities you can play with your child at home.