by Annette Pinder There are all sorts of programs available for children with developmental disabilities — from residential care and treatment, to special schools, and programs. But what happens after…
Source: Upbility.net The website Upbility.net states that “when individuals have severe speech and language disabilities, augmentative and alternative communication strategies (AAC) can provide them with an opportunity to express themselves…
By Annette Pinder Nia was eight-years-old when she was diagnosed with a tumor in her fibula bone. After surgery to remove it, the tumor reoccurred six weeks later, requiring a…
(NAPS) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of children between the ages of 2 and 5 who are considered overweight has nearly quadrupled over the…
Assistive Technology for Aging, Speech Disabilities, Mobility and More Most Americans want to stay in their homes as they age. Not a bad plan, but what if your home doesn’t…
by Annette Pinder Hearing loss may not be something people want to contemplate, but it is more common than many people may think. Hearing deficits may occur from birth or…
Working with the Coffee Quality Institute to create architectural-design standards for coffee facilities that accommodate people with disabilities By David Hill It sounds strange. And yet, on an island in the…
By Amy Pinder, MA, CCC-SLP Floortime therapy does not necessarily entail spending time on the floor with your child – but it could! Floortime therapy is a key component of…
By Ally Balcerzak For many, hula hoops are synonymous with childhood and distant memories. But over the past decade, the once playground pastime has seen a resurgence in popularity as…
Anyone can practice meditation Meditation is often trumped as a means to reducing stress and restoring healthy function in the body. While meditation might once have been considered a New…