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We raised more than $1100
We raised more than $1100 at our Garage Sale last weekend and we hope to raise more this Saturday at a repeat sale in San Pedro. Watch this space for news!
Included vs. Integral
The difference between being included in a classroom and being integral to the classroom. Getting to Integral If you are included in my class, it means your name is on my class roster. Included means I have a hook in the closet labeled with your name. Included means every day a chair will be reserved… [Continue Reading]
Supporting Feeding & Oral Development in Young Children
Support Feeding & Oral Development in young children with Down Syndrome, Congenital Heart Disease and Feeding difficulties. feeding_oral_development
FOOD PROGRESSIONS FOR BITING AND CHEWING
Learning to bite and chew foods efficiently is influenced by the sensory properties of the food and it’s placement in the mouth. As with any new skill, progress is determined by the specific challenges presented by the food and the degree of success achieved by the learner. The challenge for the parent or therapist is… [Continue Reading]
From Milk to Table Foods: A Parent’s Guide to Introducing Food Textures
Learning to eat foods, from the first bites of baby cereal to regular table foods, is a long process. For children with Down syndrome, learning to coordinate tongue and mouth movements from the first bites of baby cereal to eating table foods takes longer and can cause parents concern. Disability Solutions 3-3
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