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 […]
Imagine a world where creativity flourishes, relationships deepen, and stress melts away—all through the simple act of play. At Encompass, we firmly believe in harnessing the power of play for all kinds of learning! In this blog, we’ll explore why play matters and how it contributes to holistic development in children. The Science of Play-Based […]
Serving children and families from birth to age 3, Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) is the Washington State program designed to be the first point of contact for families concerned about their child’s development. Whether it’s speech, motor, feeding, sleep, behavioral, social, or other developmental concerns, our ESIT team employs a collaborative caregiver-coaching […]
We all love the levity that comes from children mispronouncing common words or names, but when should parents be concerned about how their child is using speech sounds? This article aims to clarify the typical trajectory of speech-sound development in children and guide parents on when it might be appropriate to seek additional support. We […]
