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Learning your child has a developmental disability or delay can come with a range of emotions. On top of your own emotions as a parent, talking with family members about your child's disability may be difficult due to their own concerns or lack of understanding.
Here's some tips on how to talk with family members about your child's disability.
1. Here's how to talk to children about disabilities
You will often encounter curious children who may pose questions...
How to talk with family members about your child's disability
December 6, 2022
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A toddler with Down syndrome was the recent recipient of a tricycle that was donated to The Warren Center.
Elshaddai has been receiving early childhood intervention services from The Warren Center since she was two months old. She turns three in February.
Elshaddai started receiving therapy over Zoom through the COVID-19 pandemic, but now receives services in person. Her therapist, Medina, says the toddler loves to play outside, so they've been spending a lot of time outdoors...
Toddler with Down syndrome receives tricycle that was donated to The Warren Center
November 30, 2022
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A toddler is showing great progress in every aspect while receiving services from The Warren Center.
Bella is an 18-month-old girl who has Down syndrome. She was born with a heart defect and had an operation at 6 months old. She began receiving early childhood intervention services from The Warren Center when she was 3 months old.
Bella began feeding therapy with a speech therapist and can now feed herself. Her therapist said she loves food and...
Toddler with Down syndrome stands up on her own
November 22, 2022
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We're entering the time of year where we reflect on what we're grateful for and spend time with people we love the most. This Thanksgiving season, many of you may be traveling to visit loved ones. Traveling may bring anxiety for some, especially for parents who have children with special needs.
Here's some tips for parents of children with special needs for car and air travel this holiday season.
1. HAVE YOUR CHILD CARRY A GO-BAG
Therapists at...
Tips for traveling with a child with special needs this Thanksgiving
November 9, 2022
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Adam, a child who has a feisty personality, was born with a rare genetic disorder, and the love his family surrounds him with has played an important part in his recent successes.
Adam is almost 2 years old and has been enrolled in The Warren Center's early childhood intervention program since he was 8 months old. He was born with Joubert's syndrome, which is a genetic disorder that affects the area of the brain that controls...
Family loves, supports toddler born with rare disorder
November 8, 2022
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Little Delaney continues to grow with smile on her face
A toddler with Down syndrome is growing and reaching milestones each day while receiving services from The Warren Center — and she does so with the cutest smile on her face.
Delaney was born prematurely. Her mother did not know Delaney had Down syndrome while pregnant. Delaney now lives with adoptive parents. They brought her to The Warren Center when she was 16 months old.
When Delaney first...
Toddler with Down syndrome now crawls, walks on her own
November 3, 2022
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Having a disability while also raising five children is no easy feat.
Julissa is a single mom who has Down syndrome. She has five children, including two twin babies who also have Down syndrome. She now relies on The Warren Center to help her provide the best lives possible for her twin babies.
An early intervention specialist visits twins Mael and Melixxy weekly to work on developmental exercises. The specialist also talks with Julissa to discuss what...
Mom of 5 leans on The Warren Center for support
October 25, 2022
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Cooler temperatures are arriving in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and Halloween is right around the corner. If you're looking to take some time the next few weeks to participate in fall activities with the whole family, we're providing a list of sensory-friendly fall activities for children.
1. Attend Boo Bash Trunk-or-Treat at It's a Sensory World
It's a Sensory World in Farmers Branch is hosting their eighth annual trunk or treat event on October 22 from 5:30...
7 sensory-friendly fall activities for children
October 18, 2022
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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.
Click here to see the full interview....
The Warren Center featured on Good Morning Texas
June 12, 2018
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