Monthly Archives: May 2025

As parents of children with special needs, we often juggle countless responsibilities from coordinating appointments to managing medications to ensuring our children’s educational needs are met. Dental health sometimes takes a backseat in this process of caregiving, especially when toothbrushing […]

Every parent wants their child to be heard, understood, and able to share their world with others. This fundamental desire can feel deeply important and sometimes uncertain for families raising children with special needs. You might wonder: How can I […]

During quiet moments between appointments and play sessions, as parents, our minds often drift to unanswered questions about our children with special needs. Are they happy? Are they struggling emotionally? Is that new behavior just a phase or something more […]

The toys scattered across our living room floor tell a story—communication boards nestled between stuffed animals, flashcards mixed with building blocks, a tablet with speech software charging beside a pile of picture books. Like many parents, we often turn our […]

As a parent of a child with autism, you know that finding the right support can feel overwhelming, but there’s plenty of reason for hope. With so many therapy options available, it can be hard to know where to start. […]

Parents of children with special needs can find themselves lost in a maze of health care needs and services, with sometimes no clear-cut path in sight. One of the most helpful resources for such families are Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) […]

Have you ever watched your child struggle with something that seems so simple like holding a spoon, putting on socks, or sitting still during storytime? It feels like your heart is broken a little? You’re not alone. Many parents notice […]

Parents searching for treatments for their kids commonly come across advice for occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT). Despite their shared rehabilitation heritage, and regular cooperation within treatment teams, they have evolved separately, and have different focus, orientations and intervention methods. […]