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What to Ask During Your Child’s Speech and Hearing Assessment

When you have concerns about your child’s speech, language, or hearing, an assessment can help clarify what may be affecting their communication and what support may help. Asking a few focused questions can make the conversation easier to follow an...

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How Occupational Therapy Supports Daily Activities

When your child has difficulty with everyday activities, the challenge may involve more than the task itself. Occupational therapy can help your child practice the physical, sensory, and thinking skills they use during routines such as getting dresse...

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Signs Your Family May Need Respite Care

When you care for a loved one, it can be difficult to notice when your own routine is becoming harder to manage. You may want to consider respite care when caregiving consistently leaves you with little time to recharge, makes other responsibilities ...

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What’s the Difference Between Habilitation and Rehabilitation?

Habilitation and rehabilitation both help individuals improve their ability to participate in daily life, but they support different goals. Habilitation focuses on developing new skills and abilities, while rehabilitation focuses on restoring skills ...

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How to Prepare Your Child for In-Home Services

Starting in-home services can be an important transition for your child and your family. Knowing what to expect, preparing your child’s routine, and sharing important details with the care team can help create a more comfortable experience from the...

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Understanding Attendant Care and Habilitation: Which Support Fits Your Child’s Needs?

Choosing support for your child can bring up a lot of questions. You may know your child needs help at home, but it may not be clear whether that help should focus on daily routines, skill-building, or both. Many families reach this point when regula...

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