It’s been six months since the story of a baby who has myotonic muscular dystrophy was featured at The Warren Center’s 29th annual Fantasy Football Draft Night. Baby Siena who is the youngest of five, was diagnosed with myotonic muscular dystrophy, which is a condition her parents, Meghan and Daniel, said they did not know she was going to have. Siena was born with low muscle tone and had some breathing issues, so she went […]
Read More →Toddler begins Bridge Group to work on language, social skills
A toddler who’s been working with an early intervention specialist at The Warren Center has recently started the agency’s Bridge Group to work on her language and social skills. Christian was born premature at 33 weeks gestation. She was diagnosed at birth with HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy) due to brain damage on the right side of her brain. She stayed in the neonatal intensive care unit for around 25 days. Christian has received private physical […]
Read More →20 positive phrases you can say to your child in the new year
It’s a new year and many of you may be setting goals and resolutions you hope to achieve. If one of your goals is to speak more positively to your child, we’ve created a list of 20 positive phrases you can say to your child this year that will help you knock this off your resolution list. It may be easy to default to “good job!” when wanting to praise your child but we encourage […]
Read More →Sensory-friendly activities around Dallas-Fort Worth during winter
During the chilly, winter months, your child may have pent-up energy leaving you to look for activities to get them out of the house. If your child has developmental delays or disabilities, you may not only be looking for somewhere fun but also sensory-friendly. You can find a list of family-friendly activities that are accommodating for children with a sensory processing disorder or special needs below. Dallas Children’s Theater 5938 Skillman St, Dallas, TX 75231 | […]
Read More →The Warren Center therapists learn Dynamic Movement Intervention
Occupational therapists and physical therapists from The Warren Center, as well as therapists from other Dallas agencies, gathered at The Warren Center this week to learn Dynamic Movement Intervention. Dynamic Movement Intervention is “a therapeutic technique used in physical and occupational therapy to treat children with motor delay by improving automatic postural responses and promoting progress towards developmental milestones.” The Warren Center hosted DMI Therapy’s Introductory Level A class on Monday and Tuesday. During this […]
Read More →Family relocates from Mexico to Texas to seek medical care for child with Angelman syndrome
A loving family has recently relocated from Mexico to the Dallas-Fort Worth area to provide their daughter, who has Angelman syndrome, with the best possible medical care. Isabella is an energetic 3-year-old girl who loves movement. She was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome when she was around 2 years and 3 months old. Angelman syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes developmental and neurological disabilities. It causes delayed development, intellectual disability, problems with speech and balance, […]
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