Posts by LifeROOTS

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.…

Pediatric speech-language pathologists will work with children and teens to help them communicate more effectively by honing their verbal and non-verbal communication skills. They work closely with families to assess each child’s strengths and needs, and will develop an individualized treatment plan which can be used through early intervention, in school, or at home. While every…

June is a time of transition for many families. From children starting summer programs to moving to the next grades or graduating, the future seems to be on every parent’s mind. But for families with special needs children, trying to plan ahead may lead to more confusion and uncertainty than it does joy and excitement.…

Your child is acting out, struggling in school, or isn’t meeting milestones on time. They may not be able to tell you what the issues may be themselves, so you turn to professionals for answers. After multiple consultations and tests, you learn that your child has a developmental disability. Now what? Because there’s no single…