April is Autism Acceptance Month. You may have previously heard this month referred to as Autism Awareness Month. Acceptance versus awareness. What’s the difference between these two terms, and does it really matter which we use? What’s the difference? Autism Awareness Month originated in April 1970 by the Autism Society. At that time, 1 in […]
Early literacy is about more than simply reading to your child – it’s also about engaging their senses in other ways. Encompass Bi-lingual Early Literacy Specialist Gloria Martinez offers some tips on incorporating art, music, and movement into reading with your child to promote early literacy and other skills. Two mothers also share their techniques. […]
All parents and caregivers have probably experienced Sibling Rivalry at some point – fighting, tattling, hitting, and attention-seeking behaviors. Encompass Behavioral Health Manager Megan Walsh offers some tips on how and when adults should step in, and when it’s best to let the kids work it out. And two parents share how they manage rivalry […]
2021 Encompass Public Parent Survey Help us improve our services to the public and be entered to win a $100 Amazon card! Now through February 10, 2021, Encompass is surveying parents and caregivers in our service area to see what you know about us and what we can be doing better to meet your needs […]
Books are an effective way to start the conversation around diversity and racism and can help teach children about the work of Martin Luther King Junior. Here is a list of some of our favorite books for preschool and elementary-aged children. Reading intro: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is the day we celebrate the birthday […]
Mindfulness – we hear a lot about it these days. What is mindfulness and how can we apply the ideas to parenting? Encompass Speech-Language Pathologist Kim Kanzler, and Encompass Bilingual Certified Counselor Rocio Collado recently completed training to facilitate mindfulness classes and join us to share their insights. We’ll also hear from two parents who […]
