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October 30, 2014Down Syndrome, Early Education Espanol, Health Conditions, Home & Family Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Personal Perspectivesby Shelby Schnell

How Parents Can Teach Peer Sensitivity at Home

Many schools are open and very accepting when it comes to helping their students learn about their peers with special needs. Peer Sensitivity programming in schools is a great way to explain about disabilities and open the floor to let students ask questions in a comfortable and understanding environment. When …

September 11, 2014Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Medically-Fragileby Shelby Schnell

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs)

What are Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders or FASDs are conditions that can potentially occur in a child whose mother consumed an excess amount of alcohol during pregnancy. The conditions can cause growth, mental and physical problems. Children with FASDs typically experience a mix of these problems. …

August 28, 2014Birth-to-three, Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

Birth-to-Three to Early Childhood Program Transition (age 33 – 37 months)

Your child with Down syndrome is 33 months old and you are preparing to transition from Birth-to-Three services into an early childhood program at your local school. When researching an early childhood program, it is important to think about what your child should achieve by the end of the program. …

February 26, 2014Behavioral Disorders, Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocksbehavior, family dynamics, parents, separation anxietyby Shelby Schnell

Separation Anxiety

Heather Rotolo, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Sarah Wittmann, M.S., Licensed Professional Counselor It is typical and developmentally appropriate for children to experience stress or anxiety when separated from their parents. When children are young, their parent(s) are their secure base and it is difficult for them to understand that, …

December 13, 2013Birth-to-three, Health Conditions, Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Playby Shelby Schnell

Promoting Cognitive Development Through Play

Cognitive development refers to the way in which a child learns, solves problems, acquires knowledge about the surrounding environment and increases the ability to interact with it. Children acquire different cognitive skills as they meet certain developmental milestones. As a parent, you can help your child improve cognitive development in …

November 8, 2013Down Syndrome, Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

Preferred Language in Reference to Down Syndrome

It is important for people to use appropriate language when referring to Down syndrome. Proper communication about individuals with Down syndrome with both positive and accurate language is important in education and advocacy and can help individuals avoid choosing words that may be hurtful or offensive in the Down syndrome …

October 25, 2013Behavioral Disorders, Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building BlocksAttention Deficit Disorder, hyper activityby Shelby Schnell

So, Your Child Received a Diagnosis of ADHD…

If your child recently received a diagnosis of Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you might be experiencing many common and conflicting feelings right now. You might be relieved to finally have a reason for some of your child’s behaviors. You might be worried about what teachers or other parents will think …

October 15, 2013Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Medically-Fragile, Uncategorizedhealth and wellness, kids, sick, special needs, tube feedingby Shelby Schnell

What You Should Know About Tube Feedings

Reviewed by Melissa Hendrickson, RN and Director of Health Services at Penfield Children’s Center. What is a feeding tube? A temporary or removable feeding tube is a small, soft, hollow, plastic tube placed through the nose (NG/NJ) or mouth (OG) into the stomach or intestine. These tubes are used to …

September 26, 2013Birth-to-three, Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocksoccupational therapy, physical therapy, special needs, speech therapyby Shelby Schnell

Identifying Children with Special Needs

Parents, caretakers, physicians, and early childhood educators are expected to monitor child development and identify children with suspected disabilities so they can access and benefit from services. To understand atypical development, caretakers first must understand typical development. Developmental milestones are guidelines that enable parents and professionals to monitor a child’s …

September 11, 2013Birth-to-three, Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tips, Positive ParentingBirth-to-3, IEP, Individual Education Programs, parenting tipsby Shelby Schnell

Navigating Individual Education Programs for Children Turning Three

The following information includes tips for meetings, parental advice for participating and navigating IEPs, IEP goals, how to navigate paperwork, how to navigate the law, and negotiating strategies to get what you want and what your child deserves. Individual Education Program (IEP) Under U.S. federal law, IEPs can be developed …

How Parents Can Teach Peer Sensitivity at Home

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs)

Birth-to-Three to Early Childhood Program Transition (age 33 – 37 months)

Separation Anxiety

Promoting Cognitive Development Through Play

Preferred Language in Reference to Down Syndrome

So, Your Child Received a Diagnosis of ADHD…

What You Should Know About Tube Feedings

Identifying Children with Special Needs

Navigating Individual Education Programs for Children Turning Three

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