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 […]
Read More →The Warren Center Therapists’ Guide to Great Toys for Developmental Stages
on November 5, 2019in Fine Motor, Gross Motor
We get it. Buying Christmas presents for your children can feel like the ultimate challenge. Along with wish-list toys and name-brand gadgets, children often desire the types of toys that are popular among peers and friends. Rather than just picking out the latest gimmick, you want a toy that is both interesting enough to keep your child actively engaged and practical enough to teach them valuable skills during play. If you are feeling stumped about […]
Read More →Not turned away because of the inability to pay
on September 18, 2019in Child Story, Testimonialstags: Speech Delay
Here at The Warren Center, we believe that self-expression is paramount to a child’s happiness and well-being. Because of this, you can understand the dismay and worry William’s mother felt upon discovering that her child had trouble communicating with others. Even though he was a lively, sweet, and affectionate child, William had a hard time expressing himself or following instructions from an early age. Upon evaluation, we discovered that William started naming familiar objects at […]
Read More →Born with an extra thumb, she can now use both hands
on September 18, 2019in Child Story, Testimonialstags: Chromosomal Abnormalty
Born with congenital and chromosomal abnormalities, including an extra thumb on her left hand, Sofia faced formidable challenges with feeding and in her motor skills. Thanks to the generous support of our donors, Sofia enrolled in both The Warren Center’s specialized skills training program and in occupational therapy for over a year. Along with The Warren Center’s therapists – a full team of specialists enlisted to work with Sofia, including a cardiologist, endocrinologist, neurologist, gastroenterologist, […]
Read More →A heart defect did not stop her “I can” spirit
on September 18, 2019in Child Story, Testimonialstags: Down Syndrome
Meet Penelope, an easygoing toddler who loves to dance to music and spend time with her parents, Katie and Christian. When faced with the unexpected diagnosis of Down Syndrome, however, this family learned that even the most easygoing and close-knit families can benefit from access to a strong support system through The Warren Center. After learning Penelope, had Down Syndrome only one week after discovering she was pregnant with Penelope in the first place, Katie […]
Read More →From stroke to pageant beauty
on September 18, 2019in Child Story, Testimonialstags: Gross Motor Skills, Stroke
MJ had a stroke in her mother’s womb during the last few weeks of her mother’s pregnancy. When MJ was born, she did not have a gag, suck or swallow reflex and as a result was given a feeding tube. The stroke also left MJ with left-side weakness. While at the hospital, MJ’s family learned about The Warren Center. At just six weeks old, MJ started receiving therapy services through The Warren Center’s Early Childhood […]
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