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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 […]

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 […]

  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 condition her parents, Meghan and Daniel, said they did […]

Finding time for ourselves is often a daunting task; especially when there are stressors all around us in our every day lives. From our parental relationships to personal relationships to financial concerns, even a moment of “me time” can seem like an eternity away from everything else. We talked to Barbara Heuser, LCSW, EIS and Kelsey N. Klindt, PsyD at The Warren Center about the importance of self-care. Q: What is important for parents and […]

At The Warren Center, we strive do what’s best for each child and each family and believe that by strengthening families, we help to create a thriving community; that includes being a support system for any problem that families can face. We support families by offering a variety of parent and caregiver education and support programs. Our services include family support groups, respite care and referrals to community resources that fit a family’s needs and […]

Fine motor and speech skills are essential in learning and growing. So, why not incorporate these life-skills into fun activities? Learning and practicing these skills at an early age can benefit your child’s growth academically, socially, and personally. We talked to occupational therapist Jenna Zansler about how much developmental practice can come from following one simple banana pudding recipe. Banana Pudding 20Minutes 6Ingredients 3-5Serving INGREDIENTS STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 2 boxes […]