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PLEASE DON’T STOP THE MUSIC CHANGING LIVES ONE CHILD AT A TIME Amy Spawn writes: I love what I do. For over two decades, I have had the pleasure of watching how The Warren Center staff and supporters come together with one common goal in mind: helping children with developmental delays and disabilities reach their full potential. Sometimes I describe us as an orchestra, each one coming together with their unique skills and abilities to

Success in Communication Through Expertise at The Warren Center When a child has difficulty communicating, it can feel unnerving for a parent to determine how to give the child a fighting chance for success. And when there is a secondary language barrier, these difficulties can feel even more unsettling. As Esmeralda Sanchez saw that her son, Gadiel, faced challenges during the first five months in his life that could affect communication from the start, she

The Pain of Separation Anyone who has experienced anxiety knows the telltale signs. The feeling that ranges from stomach churning and shortness of breath to heart pounding and even spontaneous tears. Given these visceral and stressful signs, one can imagine the impact that extreme anxiety could have on early childhood development. One such example of the difficulty in managing this condition is the case of Ira Akash. It would take the strength of experts to

One of the most familiar sayings is that “Home is where the heart is.” However, when home is an ocean away, that statement feels even more poignant and real. As an expatriate, Ursula Wagner left everything behind in her native Poland. While Ursula has now made her home in the Dallas area, her entire family still lives in Poland. This means that when her son, David, received a diagnosis of Down syndrome, the need for

Patience Pays Off For Progress A big part of The Warren Center’s mission is to do what is best for this child AND this family. Because of you and your generosity, we are able to provide individualized therapy services and support for children like Terrell and his mom Kesha. Terrell started receiving Special Skills Training (SST) services through teletherapy for language and behavior concerns in October 2020. SST supports development across domains with an emphasis

ANY time a child is near a body of water, there is a cause for caution! But with these blistering hot summers, longer days and the need for the outdoors, teaching your young one a new life skill shouldn’t add any more undue stress to your life. Teaching children to swim can mean the difference between life and death if they find themselves accidentally in the water. It is the best way to protect your