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The journey of parenting is an incredible adventure filled with countless milestones that mark our children's growth and development. From their first tentative steps to their triumphant achievements, each milestone holds a special place in our hearts. As parents of children with unique abilities, we understand the depth of joy and pride that comes with celebrating these precious moments. In this blog post, we invite you to join us as we explore the magic of celebrating miles

Parenting a child with disabilities or special needs is akin to conducting an intricate symphony, where every note must harmonize perfectly with the next. This symphony extends beyond the confines of personal fulfillment, touching every chord of professional aspirations. Achieving this balance is not solely about managing time; it involves cultivating resilience, flexibility, and a deep commitment to your family and career. By strategically navigating these challenges, you ca

The lessons you pass on to your children will stay with them for a lifetime . If you help them make healthy choices now, they’ll have an easier time making healthy choices when they’re adults. If your kids have special needs, they may need extra attention and care, but you won’t necessarily have to go above and beyond to teach them. Below, McRory Pediatric Services, Inc. explains how parents can help special needs kids make healthy choices: Start by setting expectations If y

Image: Pexels Raising a child with special needs is an extraordinary journey filled with unique joys and challenges. While it's incredibly rewarding, it also comes with increased demands that can often leave parents feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and sometimes even burned out. That's where a solid self-care plan comes into play. In this article, we'll delve into the essential elements of such a plan and how incorporating these strategies into your daily life could significant

Courtesy of Pexels Speech Plus notes that a child with a speech impediment may feel stigmatized at school and among their peers, so it’s natural for them to have anxiety at the prospect of starting speech therapy. However, an involved, proactive parent can play a major role in helping their child feel comfortable about speech therapy and the promise that it holds. Today, McRory Pediatric Services, Inc. invites you to learn more! School Speech Therapy Once it has been dete

Your child wants something, so they stand in the kitchen with you while you show them item after item, trying to figure out what it is that they want. Does this sound familiar? To communicate effectively, we need three things and often one of those things is missing. Essentially, we need a communicate partner to communicate with, we need a reason to communicate, and we need a way to do so. Sounds like an easy formula, right? But time and time again I see parents who know the

As a therapist I am often asked what toys that I would recommend parent’s purchase for their children as their children seemingly are more interested in the toys that I have in my office than the toys that I have at home. The reality is that children are likely more interested in my toys because of the novelty of them. So, instead of recommending that parents go out and spend their hard-earned money on even more toys, I recommend that they consider rotating their toys out. To

Books can be a great tool for expanding your child's language. But, what if your child isn't interested in books, or can't sit long enough?

Hearing that your child has autism can leave you feeling overwhelmed. That is why you need a roadmap to guide you and your next steps.