Many of us have a favorite childhood pastime of running freely at the park while enjoying an ice cream cone or hot dog. While some may simply recall these memories with fondness, they may not realize that even these simple tasks can seem like an insurmountable challenge to children born with developmental disabilities. An example of a child who faced this challenge is a little girl named Mae. Born prematurely at 29 weeks, Mae exhibited […]
Read More →From no strength to eat to full meals
on September 18, 2019in Child Story, Testimonialstags: Communication, Feeding, Gross Motor Skills, Premature Birth
His parents no longer worry about nutritional deficiencies
on September 18, 2019in Child Story, Testimonialstags: Feeding
Take a moment to think about the rock stars in your life – those who are the best at what they do, who move with great passion and yield remarkable results. For parents who bring their children to The Warren Center, the rock stars are the therapists who dedicate themselves to helping their child’s own star shine bright. One such child is Kaleb. At the start of feeding therapy, Kaleb could not eat solid foods […]
Read More →She now experiences the joy of playing
on September 18, 2019in Child Story, Testimonialstags: Autism, Communication, Social/Emotional
For many children, nothing exceeds the joy of games like singing, playing with bubbles, or settling down for story time with a great book. It is understandable, then, how frustrating it can be for children with special needs to struggle to participate in the joys of childhood. With autism diagnoses on the rise, many children struggle to maintain the focus and developmental skills required to engage in these activities. With the help of programs from […]
Read More →He could only speak two words – then it all changed
on September 18, 2019in Child Story, Testimonialstags: Social/Emotional
Take a moment to recall the exhilarating feeling of swinging high through the air on a swing-set. For many children, few activities compare to the rush, freedom, and joy that comes with playing on a swing. For some children, however, the idea of playing on a swing, scooter, or other new and unfamiliar activity can fill them with anxiety and fear. For this reason, early childhood intervention (ECI) and ongoing Clinical Therapy Services can be […]
Read More →She used to be unable to hold herself up. Now…
on September 18, 2019in Child Story, Testimonialstags: Premature Birth
For parents, few sights are as precious as seeing their baby’s genuine smile. For this reason, it was heartbreaking for Elizabet’s mother to watch her 10-month-old baby struggle to move, and as a result, hold her tiny head down in frustration. Her mother sought help, and The Warren Center evaluated Elizabet and diagnosed her with her with developmental delays due to prematurity. Following the diagnosis, Elizabet began working with an occupational therapist in The Warren […]
Read More →He learned to imitate sounds and play with others
on September 18, 2019in Child Story, Testimonialstags: Communication, Speech Delay
People often associate young boys with energetic noise and rambunctious chatter. When Daniel’s mother realized that he was not speaking, however, the silence became deafening. She explains: “I was really concerned and not happy because he didn’t talk. Even his school complained about his lack of words.” After a period of disheartening frustration, Daniel received a primary diagnosis of mixed expressive-receptive language disorder and enrolled in speech therapy at The Warren Center. At therapy, Daniel […]
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