Written by: Ellen Stumbo, The Mighty’s parenting editor. From The Mighty.com https://themighty.com/2019/07/kids-disabilities-belong-with-typical-kids/?utm_source=Autism_Page&utm_medium=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR0nG_DPW7aHg_dXmLrFPxTgaynAXI1GJ1SrrQiEuAjJigaZhzjF8EAZdr0 Last Saturday, Stella Turnbull, a 12-year-old who has a disability (the children’s version of Lou Gehrig’s disease or ALS), won a 4H competition with her goat. However, not everyone was happy with Stella’s win. The Turnbull family received an anonymous letter stating they “should […]
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From: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/toddlers-engage-print-books-tablets/story?id=61935415&fbclid=IwAR0FiUDlkeOY1L9V_G0Q1IAzb_pXK1zIgNCPQNi0DZX-Q3hqTwZ-Cg6pI0g “Once upon a time” may be better read on paper than on a screen. A new study suggests that toddlers interact more with their parents when they read print books compared to electronic versions. The results of the study were published today in the journal Pediatrics. E-books sell well. The number of Americans who read e-books […]
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Preschool for children with disabilities works, but federal funding for it is plummeting
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by JACKIE MADER July 10, 2019 https://hechingerreport.org/preschool-for-children-with-disabilities-works-but-federal-funding-for-it-is-plummeting/?fbclid=IwAR11TEF7B6Sy8G7G6tcHnQT0rjIYNAVBbueR_t18U9phoAO1Pvgrp_WzaZQ Special education programs for preschoolers with disabilities are required by law. But as the number of students needing services has doubled, funding per child has decreased 40% in two decades SURPRISE, Ariz. — Lindsey Eakin’s son Corbin was only six months old when she started to suspect something was […]
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Have you seen how Cincinnati Therapy Connections is growing? We have over 400 people who like us on facebook! Make sure to like our page to follow speech and occupational therapy tips, ideas, inspiration, and community events! www.facebook.com/CincinnatiTherapyConnections/ You can see on facebook that CTC, or Cincinnati Therapy Connections provides in your home or child’s […]
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‘Nuff said. Siblings get it! Cincinnati Therapy Connections is a Jon Peterson and Autism Scholarship Provider. Contact CTC for helping your child receive speech and occupational therapy. Now accepting new clients for the 2019-2020 school year. Call 513-444-0770 or email [email protected]
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Cincinnati Therapy Connections is scheduling new clients for starting in September 2019. Our therapists in Milford, West Chester and beyond have availability to help your child with their speech and occupational therapy needs! Call 513-444-0770 or email: [email protected] for more information
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When: Fri August 2nd, 2019 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Whre: At Miami Whitewater Forest / Visitor Center. About: Enjoy FREE lake themed games, activities, a zany photo op and live lake animals. A craft is available for small fee. Social narrative available at the door or via email: [email protected] (Will Buesling) CTC encourages fun, especially […]
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“Sibhops 2019” is a fun event for children (ages 8-12) who have siblings with special needs. Where: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, 3430 Burnet Avenue, 5th floor When: Saturday, August 10 (10-1pm) Cost: $10 To Register: Contact the Perlman Center (513-636-4601 or email [email protected]) or go online: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/a/aaron-perlman-center Cincinnati Therapy Connections provides in-home speech and occupational therapies […]
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What: Family Navigators are family members who also have a child with a disability, provide support to families/caregivers and act as a consistent contact person to answer families’ questions/concerns regarding: o DDBP services o Community resources o Insurance/financial resources o Transportation o School o Parent Needs • Offer family-to-family support and guidance • Help families […]
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This helpful tip can assist you in your child’s IEP meeting. If you need further help, our seasoned staff can assist in writing the IEP, proposing goals, making progress reports and anything else on the Jon Peterson or Autism Scholarship! CTC is an approved scholarship provider helping give in home speech and occupational therapy for […]