IMPORTANT INFO FOR SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILIES Don’t miss out on valuable assistance for your loved one and your family! The Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) and Medicaid offer a broad range of services for your special needs family member and in some cases for your entire family. If you haven’t already, Sunrise Village strongly recommends you apply for your …
12 Blogs, Podcasts, and Helpful Resources Geared Toward Special Needs Families
As an organization serving the special needs community, we understand the value of solid special needs-related resources. We’ve curated a collection of a dozen blogs, podcasts and helpful resources geared toward special needs families to help foster everything from connection and education to advocacy and growth—and everything in between. Check out the links below to learn more! BLOGS AND PODCASTS …
The Winter Wiggles, Part 2: Sensory-Focused Activities for Your Child with Special Needs
Please note that while these ideas were created with kids in mind, people of all ages and abilities may find these activities beneficial! Erica Jansen of Genesis Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Center in Bettendorf, Iowa, has been a pediatric occupational therapist for over 15 years. Her job is to help kids with their jobs! We were so excited when she offered …
The Winter Wiggles, Part 1: Communication-Focused Activities for Your Child with Special Needs
Please note that while these ideas were created with kids in mind, people of all ages and abilities may find these activities beneficial! Looking for ways to pass the long winter months? Check out these communication-focused ideas from Jen Berger, a speech language pathologist with Genesis Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Center in Bettendorf, Iowa, which can be adapted for many ability …
The Winter Wiggles, Part 3: Gross Motor-Focused Activities for Your Child with Special Needs
Please note that while these ideas were created with kids in mind, people of all ages and abilities may find these activities beneficial! Making sure your child with special needs continues progressing with his or her physical therapy goals can prove to be much more difficult during the winter months than any other time of year. For some creative ideas …
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Is something burning?! Yep…that’s me (and maybe you too).
Stress is no stranger to individuals and families affected by disabilities. As a parent of a child with a rare genetic disorder, the stress is chronic. Sometimes I get asked, “How do you do it?!” Depending on the day, the answer ranges from “I don’t have a choice” to “not very well”. Due to the additional challenges that 2020 has …