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Guidelines for Common Developmental Milestones

December 23, 2025  |  Child Development  |  By Encompass

In our recent podcast, Milestones and Misconceptions, we sat down with Encompass Developmental Specialist Emily Arkus to talk about common developmental milestones, the misconceptions often associated with them, and guidance on when caregivers should seek help if they have concerns. The conversation addressed why milestones are important and emphasized the idea that children grow and […]

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Parent Talks Podcast: Milestones and Misconceptions

December 17, 2025  |  Early Support  |  By Encompass

Parenting is full of questions, especially when it comes to those big milestones with kids and the myths that often surround them. In the latest episode of our Parent Talks podcast, we sit down with Encompass Developmental Specialist Emily Arkus. As a member of our Early Support for Infants and Toddlers team, Emily discusses the […]

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Balanced & Brave: Growing Connection Through Brain-Based Parenting

December 4, 2025  |  Mental Health  |  By Megan Walsh, MSW, LICSW

Over the past several weeks, families from across our community have been coming together—some joining live on Zoom, others watching recordings when life allowed—to explore a different way of understanding children, behavior, and even themselves. With 52 families participating in a mix of live virtual sessions and working at their own pace through recordings, Balanced […]

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Building Bravery and Belonging at Confidence Camp: Halloween Edition

November 13, 2025  |  Mental Health, Pediatric Therapy  |  By Megan Walsh, MSW, LICSW

Halloween can be full of excitement, surprises, and sometimes a few spooky nerves, especially for neurodiverse kids navigating the sounds, textures, and social moments of trick-or-treating. This year’s Confidence Camp: Halloween Edition offered a fun and therapeutic way to prepare children ages 3–10 for the big night, helping them feel more confident, calm, and connected. […]

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Telehealth: Helping Your Child Thrive—From Home!

October 10, 2025  |  Pediatric Therapy  |  By Encompass Pediatric Therapy

Therapy That Works with Your Life ❄️ Life Happens—But Therapy Can Still Happen! Bad weather? Is someone in the family sick? Is your schedule too tight to make it to the clinic? Telehealth gives you options so your child can keep making progress—even when leaving the house is hard. ✅ Why Families Choose Telehealth: Consistent […]

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Parent Talks Podcast: Pediatric Therapy Services

October 8, 2025  |  Pediatric Therapy  |  By Encompass

This week, our Encompass It All Series takes a closer look at Encompass Pediatric Therapy Services. Providing over 2000 visits each month, our therapies are tailored to meet the unique needs of each child to help them reach their developmental milestones in a supportive environment. In this episode of our Parent Talks podcast, we take […]

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