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Early Childhood FAQ: What happens when my child with a disability turns 3?
July 11, 2025
Learn what happens when your child with a disability turns 3 and whether they are eligible for services.
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Early Childhood FAQ: How can therapy support my child’s social skills?
April 15, 2025
Watch this short video to learn how therapy can support your child’s social skills.
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What’s the Difference Between a Developmental Delay and a Disability? And How Can Therapy Help?
March 11, 2025
Learn the difference between a developmental delay and disability and how therapy can help your child thrive.
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Can My Child Do Therapy at Daycare? How to Coordinate with Providers
February 11, 2025
Struggling to balance therapy and daycare? Learn how to coordinate care, schedule sessions, and keep providers informed. Can my child do therapy at daycare? Find out here.
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Early Childhood FAQ: How to Get Therapy for a Developmental Delay
January 14, 2025
Learn how to get therapy for a developmental delay with clear steps to support your child's needs in this video.
Read moreEarly Childhood FAQ: How to get an IEP for a very young child
October 15, 2024
Watch this quick video to learn how to get an IEP for a very young child with disabilities or developmental delays.
Read moreEarly Childhood FAQ: Why does my child need a special education evaluation?
September 17, 2024
Wondering why your child needs a Special Education evaluation? Watch this short video to learn why an evaluation from the school is important.
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Is my child a late bloomer?
July 1, 2024
Wondering if your child is a late bloomer? Here’s how to tell if your child’s development is on track - and when to seek help.
Read moreEarly Childhood FAQ: What if my baby is behind on milestones?
June 11, 2024
What if my baby is behind on milestones? Learn ways to identify delays and be proactive in getting the support you need for your child.
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Early Childhood FAQs: What is my child care provider’s role in Early Intervention?
May 14, 2024
Watch this short video to learn more about what is your child care provider’s role in Early Intervention.
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Early Childhood FAQ’s: What is an IFSP?
April 23, 2024
Learning your child is behind on their milestones may seem like a lot to manage. In our new Early Childhood series, we’re here to answer a commonly asked question: What is an IFSP?
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Re-Release: The importance of sleep in early childhood with Dr. Nilong Vyas
March 26, 2024
In this re-release listen to Christina and Dr. Nilong Vyas talk about the importance of sleep in early childhood.
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A Mother’s Journey of Advocacy and Acceptance: How to share an Autism Diagnosis | Meet Miranda and Magnolia
November 13, 2023
Meet Miranda Georgetown Riley, founder of the Magnolia Rose Foundation and mother of Magnolia Rose Riley. At 18 months old, Magnolia was diagnosed with autism and while she did not exhibit all of the typical signs of autism, her mom knew that something was different because she was non-speaking. After getting a diagnosis, Miranda immediately…
Read moreThe importance of sleep in early childhood with Dr. Nilong Vyas
October 31, 2023
Listen to Christina and Dr. Nilong Vyas talk about the importance of sleep in early childhood.
Read moreSpeech Apraxia vs Autism: Are they related?
October 3, 2023
Speech Apraxia vs Autism: Are they related? If a child is speech delayed what can you do? Christina gets helpful information and insight from Kacy Woodson, a speech-language pathologist, in this week's episode.
Read morePreschool for Children with Developmental Delays
August 17, 2023
Preschool for children with developmental delays is important. It can help with their development, communication skills, and school-readiness.
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Parenting a child with a disability: life’s little surprises
July 13, 2023
What happens when you learn you’ll be parenting a child with a disability? Here’s how Leah went from grief to joy when her daughter arrived.
Read moreBecoming a parent advocate for Special Education | Meet Shubha and A: Finding a Way or Making One
June 28, 2023
Meet Shubha Balabaer, a parent advocate for special education and a Canadian residing in Brooklyn with their partner, toddler, and cat. Shubha's life is a delicate balance between their role as the Director of Operations for a non-profit organization and the demanding responsibilities of caring and advocating for their autistic child. Every day, Shubha needs…
Read moreEarly Intervention in Autism | Meet Neda and Mason: You know your child best
May 5, 2023
Neda knew what to look for in her child’s development. Here’s how she decided early intervention in autism was the best choice for her son.
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Life After Autism Diagnosis | Meet Maurice and Maurice Jr.: Autism is not the end of the world
May 3, 2023
Learn about Maurice's life after autism diagnosis with his father, who has dedicated his life to advocating for the autism community.
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