Ask A Therapist: Down Syndrome & Feeding
Hello, my daughter is almost 2 years old and has Down Syndrome. We had the opportunity to meet Lori Overland when my daughter was about 9 months old. I feel…
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How to Tend to Special Needs Child on Thanksgiving
Raise your hand if you cannot believe we are one day away from Thanksgiving, the official unofficial beginning of the holiday season. I feel like I just shut my door…
5 Tips for “Conference”
If your school is anything like ours, you are nearing the coveted time called conference night. You may have already had yours. I used to solely rely on these times…
Time For A Mid-Year Evaluation
It is officially the middle of the school year. Okay, not officially-officially but to me it is. I find myself looking at the middle of January and realizing that fact…
Some of the Best Presents Cannot Be Put in a Box
“That will be five dollars to get into the game.” Weird how those ten words can make me think. Okay, perhaps you might need a bit of background information here.…
Interning in Advocacy
I left everyone last month by saying that Elizabeth was going to school! What an accomplishment for her and her strength. Yes our little Elizabeth is in school. Everyday of…
Ask A Therapist: Nutritive Feeding for Charge Syndrome
I have a 4 year old student with CHARGE SYNDROME. He has minimal intake and could be looking at a feeding tube if this declines any more. Mom is totally…