Planning for Better Health
As parents, we do our best to keep our kids healthy and protect them from activities that may risk their health and safety. This is particularly true now with Covid...
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Empowering Ability
in·de·pend·ent /ˌindəˈpendənt/ adjective 1. free from outside control; not depending on another’s authority. 2. not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence. We all know what it means to be...
Greg Santucci Top 5 Questions I Often Hear as an Occupational Therapist
We are happy to introduce you to Greg Santucci a pediatric occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience who simply loves to play. And he knows the power and...
Fostering Healthy Relationships: What Do You Do if You Suspect Abuse?
If someone is involved in a relationship that is not good for them, one of the most important strategies for a healthy future is to talk to someone who they...
Tips on Respite Strategies for Families Caring for Children with Special Needs
Respite Strategies 1. Be Kind to Yourself. Talk to yourself the way you would a friend. Engage in compassionate self-talk, building yourself up instead of tearing yourself down. Do...
Overcoming Bias
After two hours of waiting in an Emergency Room and watching others getting help before him, Johnny began to get frustrated. “How come they are getting to cut in line?”...
Mask As a Tool for Communication
Masks can be so much fun to wear but did you know that masks have been part of our culture since 7000 B.C. From the masks of Camaroon in Africa...
Tech Tips for a Jolly Holiday
Tech Tips Smart home technology makes life easier for users of all ages and abilities – and it’s fun! Build your smart and connected home with Google Nest home automation...
What is Fragile X Syndrome (FXS)?
Fragile X syndrome is a genetic condition and the prevalence of FXS in males is estimated to be between 1 in 4000 and 1 in 7000, and in females between...
Fostering Healthy Relationships Part 4: Talking to Kids about Relationships
Usually, when we hear the word “relationship,” we automatically think of a romantic partner. But, actually, we have relationships with everyone we know. Most of us were never taught about...
