Yearly Archives: 2025

When you’re researching specialized pediatric nursing services or PPEC (Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care) centers as care options for your child with special needs, or consulting with specialists to discuss your child’s complex medical requirements, there are several questions that run […]

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. […]

Getting an autism diagnosis for your child can evoke a whirlwind of responses that question the diagnosis and a desperate need to find supportive interventions. Occupational therapy (OT) is one of the most effective therapies for children (and adults) with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Occupational therapy addresses a number of difficulties that autistic children face and turns their strengths into tools that can help them in daily life and improve their quality of life. Knowing how occupational therapy works for kids on the […]