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The season of spring has represented new life and rebirth for millennia. In particular, the month of April is often the first sign of vivid life to come. It is only fitting, then, that April is also the National Month of the Young Child. Decades of research have shown that early childhood years help shape how children grow, learn, and interact with others. Recognizing the impact of childhood development from birth to age eight, the […]

In honor of Better Hearing & Speech Month in May, the team of speech-language pathologists at The Warren Center are encouraging parents of young children to take this extended time at home to improve their children’s communication development. Parents with concerns about their child’s speech and language development should seek assistance from a speech-language pathologist as soon as possible. Many young children experience communication delays, which are highly treatable with early detection. For parents and […]

Now more than ever, we must stand by children and families impacted by developmental delays and disabilities. As you are aware, the novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), a highly contagious respiratory illness, has affected individuals across the United States. In addition to the recently declared state of emergency, school districts have closed and countless physicians have advised vulnerable populations to avoid contact risk at all costs. At present, our offices are closed until further notice. […]

Raising a child with a disability requires parents to learn about and deal with multiple specialists, various healthcare systems, and increased expenses that most parents don’t normally encounter. Learning about the disability, providing daily care, choosing treatment options, managing a complicated medical system, managing healthcare costs, advocating for special needs schooling and coupled with caring for the needs of other family members can cause strains to any marriage. “Having a child with a disability brings […]

There is no one that makes Conner laugh and smile more than his sister Kylie. You will hear the sounds of his giggles even on the most challenging days, and there have been many challenging days for Conner. He was born with the umbilical cord wrapped around his neck, not making any sounds. The nurses worked to get him breathing and then rushed him to the newborn intensive care unit (NICU).  It was more than […]

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 […]