Posts by LifeROOTS Careers
2020 GIFT GUIDE FOR CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
It’s officially the holiday season, and there’s one thing on every child’s mind: toys. Finding the perfect gifts for kids is already challenging, but when the child you’re shopping for has a developmental disability, the toys you choose must be both fun and functional. We’ve rounded up a few of our therapists’ recommended toys that…
Read MoreREMOTE LEARNING TIPS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS
Back to school looks quite different this year for both families and teachers. As students and parents adjust to their new online learning and work-from-home schedules, teachers must adapt their curricula to meet at-home learners’ needs, including special needs students. Many teachers wonder how to make sure their special needs students are learning, even when…
Read MoreDEMYSTIFYING THE EARLY INTERVENTION EVALUATION PROCESS
The first three years of a child’s life is packed with developmental milestones. While all kids learn and grow at their own pace, some may continue to struggle with certain skills. That’s where early intervention (EI) comes in: a process that is meant to assess toddlers’ abilities and help them catch up in their development.…
Read MoreLIFEROOTS CONTINUING TO OFFER EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES THROUGH TELEHEALTH
Although the COVID-19 health emergency has continued to suspend face-to-face Early Intervention services, LifeROOTS has been providing young children and their families with the critical support needed to continue their development – and progress – through Telehealth. Our Early Intervention Telehealth program provides a convenient, and effective, way for children from birth to 3 continue…
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