Even when a parent/caregiver has a strong feeling that something is going on with their child that they don’t quite understand, a diagnosis can be really difficult to accept. Processing the grief associated with a diagnosis can be a very challenging path for families and can lead to frustration, miscommunication, and hurt feelings. This handout […]
As we’ve all done our best to transition to a very different system of living in the last several months, parents and children have had to shift, stretch and pull together like never before. With the remote learning system being facilitated by our incredible teachers, many parents are asking for tips to help best support […]
In this handout, Encompass Occupational Therapist Kavita Sleight, OTR/L, explains sensory processing, gives examples of common challenges that can indicate issues with sensory processing, and provides strategies and tools for dealing with different types of sensory processing challenges.
An article explaining Child Find, a legal requirement that schools find all children who have disabilities and who may be be entitled to special educational services.
WithinReach is a website resource to help make it easier for Washington famlilie to navigate our complex health and social service systems and connect with the resources they need to be healthy and safe.
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ web resource HealthyChildren.org provides information and resources for parents to help nurture the healthy development of their children. The site lists developmental milestones at different ages and stages, as well as a symptom checker, up-to-the-minute pediatric health information, immunization schedules, and apps for families to download.
