From Delays to DiagnosisOct 25, 20223 min readPrivate Schools Shield Children from Gun Violence, a Conundrum for Parents of Disabled ChildrenI planned to help protect my child from school shootings by enrolling her in private school. That is no longer an option. According to...
From Delays to DiagnosisJun 20, 20224 min readHow to Make Pediatric Lab Testing Less Painful for Your Child and YouI won’t sugar coat this. Pediatric lab testing, especially for children under three, is no joke. Blood draws have been some of the most...
From Delays to DiagnosisMay 23, 20223 min readConsidering a Speech Generating Device for Your Nonverbal Child? Read this First.Our daughter was three years old before we seriously considered getting her a speech generating device (“SGD”). The device had been...
From Delays to DiagnosisApr 21, 20222 min readFinding the Right Preschool for Your Child With Developmental Delays/DisabilitiesChild Find is not the one and only school option for your child with developmental delays/disabilities. You may also want to consider...
From Delays to DiagnosisApr 14, 20222 min readYour Baby Has a Snooze ButtonWe all know that getting those Zzz’s is absolutely crucial for development. All of us new parents have been there, when your baby is...
From Delays to DiagnosisFeb 15, 20227 min readTransitioning from Early Intervention (ages 0-3) to Child Find and an IEP (ages 3+)If your child is two and half, then it’s time to start thinking about transitioning from your state's Early Intervention Program to your...
From Delays to DiagnosisJan 13, 20223 min readHow to Maximize Your Child’s Therapy BenefitsLong evaluations, constant scheduling, endless driving back and forth, re-scheduling, and re-evaluations -- therapy is not only a lot of...
From Delays to DiagnosisJan 7, 20224 min readDisability Parents’ New Year Resolution Considerations (work vs childcare)Now that 2021 is over, one of the most trying years for our family (and I’m sure for many other’s too), I wonder, what should we do...
From Delays to DiagnosisDec 7, 20213 min readWhat is Early Intervention, and Why is it so Important?Each state has a federally funded Early Intervention Program that provides free or discounted services to children under three years old,...
From Delays to DiagnosisNov 26, 20213 min readKeeping Developmentally Delayed Kiddos Healthy During Flu SeasonFor a developmentally delayed child, illnesses can be particularly challenging. When children are delayed, illnesses can set them back...
From Delays to DiagnosisNov 9, 20212 min readTop 10 Toddler Car Trip Must-HavesIt’s family holiday travel season, and many of us with little ones will be opting for car travel this year. I’ve put together 10...
From Delays to DiagnosisNov 1, 20214 min readHoliday Travel with a Toddler Who Isn't Walking YetIt's November, and you know what that means? Holiday travel is just around the corner! Traveling for the holidays is tough enough, and...
From Delays to DiagnosisOct 24, 20215 min readManaging (and Even Decreasing) Your Child's Doctor AnxietyIt's no secret that children with developmental delays will have their share of doctor appointments. Children with developmental delays...
From Delays to DiagnosisOct 17, 20214 min readTips and Tricks for Getting Baby’s Weight UpDevelopmental delays may come hand in hand with feeding delays. Babies need strong gross motor skills to support the fine motor skills...
From Delays to DiagnosisOct 12, 20213 min readWhen Your Baby Isn't Hitting Milestones, You Need to be the AdvocateWe didn't have the typical first birthday for our daughter. She wasn't almost walking. She wasn't babbling yet. And she did not want to...
