Whether our children are 5 or 25, functional reading remains a goal. “Reading” is actually 2 different components…fluency, and comprehension. The academic system teaches fluency through an abstract system...
As mothers, we are constantly searching for ways to support our children’s development while also caring for our own well-being. One of the most powerful tools we can incorporate...
Sleep is the foundation of learning, growth, and emotional well-being, yet many of our children with Down syndrome struggle to get the rest they need. While physical factors such...
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in my work with neurodevelopment is this: just because a milestone wasn’t fully integrated in the first few years of life doesn’t...
One of the biggest challenges we face in supporting our children’s development is understanding how sensory feedback from movement builds the brain. Every stage of movement—rolling, crawling, sitting, standing—plays...
A review of Carl Delacato’s groundbreaking work and what place it has in our action plans One of the most impactful advice I ever got was to read Carl...
As parents of children with Down syndrome, we often hear about the challenges—delayed milestones, low muscle tone, sensory sensitivities. But what if we could shift our focus from limitations...
A Conversation to Share with Therapy Teams Geralyn Spiesz, MS, OTR/L As therapists and early intervention professionals, we play a vital role in shaping the developmental paths of children...
In this video, we talk about the incredible developmental benefits of encouraging our children to play on a diagonal while sitting. This simple activity lays the groundwork for essential...
An incredibly Brief Look at a Few Differences As parents of children with Down Syndrome, we’re always looking for ways to better understand and support our children’s development. It’s...
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