The Warren Center

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Helping children reach their full potential

EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION (ECI)

Our ECI program provides personalized therapy sessions to children from birth to 3 years old in their natural environment (home or daycare). Therapy services include but are not limited to therapy in communication, motor / coordination, and sensory processing.
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CLINIC THERAPY SERVICES

Our Clinic Therapy Services program provides comprehensive evaluation and therapy services for children three to five years of age, and continues to serve them as they get older. Services includes individual and group therapy in communication, social skills, motor/coordination, and sensory processing.
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FAMILY EDUCATION & SUPPORT

The Family Education and Support (FES) program equips families and caregivers through education, workshops, support meetings and providing referrals to resources in the community. A library of developmental journals and books is also available to families through this service.
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OUR STORY

For children with developmental differences

Fifty years ago, very few resources existed for parents of disabled children in Dallas County. With nowhere to turn for community-based services or help, families lacked support and their children had limited options in life. The Warren Center was created in 1968 and for decades, we have provided much-needed resources and care to children with disabilities and their families. Grassroots efforts and proven successes paved the way for an increase in community and parental awareness. As our organization experienced growth, we began adapting our programs to meet the changing needs of families. Over the years, The Warren Center has given parents access to the resources their children needed, and more importantly, hope and support. LEARN MORE

FEATURED BLOGS

Halloween will be here before we know it! If you're looking for the perfect Halloween costume for your child this year, we're breaking down some of the cutest adaptive Halloween costumes sold by Target. The costumes have detachable pieces to suit a child's comfort level, sensory-friendly designs that have built-in openings for easy access, and no tags. A majority of these costumes are only available online and are selling out quickly, so you may want...

Find an adorable adaptive Halloween costume for your child this year

September 29, 2022

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Children who have difficulties with sensory processing can enjoy a morning at the fair The State Fair of Texas is typically buzzing with sounds and lights, a familiar sight seen at the historic Fair Park each October. However, not all people, such as children that have difficulties with sensory processing, enjoy the bright lights and loud sounds of the fair. That's why for the fourth year in a row, the State Fair of Texas is hosting...

Enjoy a sensory-friendly morning at the State Fair of Texas

September 26, 2022

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'She got stronger every single day': Siena inspires others with her determination
From one chapter of not knowing if their child would make it due to myotonic muscular dystrophy, to the next chapter of watching their precious baby grow and prevail, Baby Siena’s parents have a lot to be proud of. Siena recently celebrated a big milestone – her first birthday. Siena, who is the youngest of five, was diagnosed with myotonic muscular dystrophy, which is a...

Myotonic muscular dystrophy doesn't stop baby Siena

September 1, 2022

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Why Are Positive Words Important?
Words have an incredible amount of power. Even the smallest ones have the power to be just as harmful as they can be helpful. A child hearing consistent positive words of love and support does wonders for a child’s self-image, but more importantly, positive words can promote their cognitive functioning. For children, some of the first sources of confidence derive from reassurances from the important individuals in their lives. There are...

How to Empower Your Child Through Positivity

February 15, 2022

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Ask any group of children about one of their favorite nursery rhymes, and you are likely to hear the song “Apples and Bananas” among them. Most children enjoy reciting the words as well as eating apples and bananas as snacks. For the family of Juan Martinez, however, these lyrics roused anxiety since Juan struggled to say the words of the song or even consume these snacks. Despite his best attempts at communicating, Juan’s challenges left...

Juan M.'s Story: The Joy of Apples and Bananas

January 10, 2022

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Some people have the fortune of being born into families with large support systems. Others discover the joy of family later through the generosity and goodwill of others. For Baby Jisselle and her family, the true extent of the impact of a strong support system came from an unexpected referral to The Warren Center. Jisselle’s arrival began as a joyous surprise for her family. Her mother, Brenda, explains that while she already had two older children,...

Meet Jisselle

November 29, 2021

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What is Corrected or Adjusted Age? For babies born before the expected due date, there is often an important distinction between chronological age and corrected age. It is important to know the difference between the two terms when discussing your child’s growth and development. Chronological Age: Refers to the number of days, weeks, months, or years from the date of the infant’s delivery. You calculate the chronological age the same way you would calculate your own birthday. Some...

Corrected (Adjusted) Age for Preemies

June 29, 2020

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WHAT IS KANGAROO CARE?
Kangaroo care (KC) is a method of skin-to-skin contact that provides a nurturing and supportive experience for your premature infant. The practice is called “kangaroo care” since it simulates how marsupials hold their young in protective pouches as the babies continue to develop and grow. To perform kangaroo care, the baby will be bare-skinned (except for a diaper) and lay against the parent's bare chest. The parent can then cover the baby with...

What is Kangaroo Care?

June 29, 2020

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While most children find the winter holiday season to be exciting and joyful, many special needs kids struggle this time of year. The lights, sounds, and crowds can be overwhelming for kids with developmental delays and disabilities. The experts at The Warren Center have found ways to control the chaos to create an experience that is fun for the whole family at their annual Operation Santa event. The experts at The Warren Center recommend the following...

Sensory-Friendly Tips for the Holiday Season

December 18, 2019

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With more than 15 year’s tenure at The Warren Center, Executive Director Amy Spawn, has been named Chief Executive Officer. Amy Spawn has more than 25 years of experience in the field of early childhood intervention, speech language pathology, leadership and strategic philanthropy. In June 2013, Amy Spawn was selected as the Executive Director of The Warren Center by its board of directors. As CEO of The Warren Center, she provides oversight to the agency’s operations and...

Amy Spawn named Agency CEO

March 28, 2019

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The Warren Center's, Board President, Bill Warren and Dina Alsaid who is the mother of a child recieving services from the The Warren Center were featured on Good Morning Texas to talk about the 50th Anniversary and about the wonderful services we offer families.
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The Warren Center featured on Good Morning Texas

June 12, 2018

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