June is a time of transition for many families. From children starting summer programs to moving to the next grades or graduating, the future seems to be on every parent’s mind. But for families with special needs children, trying to plan ahead may lead to more confusion and uncertainty than it does joy and excitement. […]
Your child is acting out, struggling in school, or isn’t meeting milestones on time. They may not be able to tell you what the issues may be themselves, so you turn to professionals for answers. After multiple consultations and tests, you learn that your child has a developmental disability. Now what? Because there’s no single […]
Occupational Therapy, or OT, is a treatment meant to improve fine and gross motor skills, as well as motor planning. It may also be helpful for children who struggle with self-regulation and sensory processing. Children see occupational therapists for a variety of reasons, including: Motor skills – hand strength and dexterity, balance, or coordination Visual […]
Although COVID-19 safety precautions have caused us to temporarily suspend face-to-face services, we are able to provide families with continued support and vital Early Intervention Services through TELEHEALTH. If you have been receiving Early Intervention Services at LifeROOTS, or if you think your child may qualify for Early Intervention and would like to begin the […]
Most students are out of school because of the coronavirus, and many parents are staying home with them. Between working from home and homeschooling, it may feel like your attention is being pulled in a million different directions, which makes coming up with ways to keep your kids occupied that much harder. We’ve come up […]
For over 60 years, LifeROOTS has been dedicated to creating healthy, inclusive communities. Nothing has changed that mission – not even the coronavirus. We are aware that many families across the Albuquerque and Rio Rancho areas may be feeling unsure of what steps they can take to best protect themselves and their families, especially if they […]
They’ve stepped up to the plate to provide pies at our Pi(e) Day Events, and we have been so grateful for the longtime support of so many food service businesses throughout the Albuquerque/Rio Rancho area in the past. Now it’s our turn to support them, as so many local restaurants face increasingly difficult times. Please […]
Hello Everyone, I wanted to take a moment to review with you LifeROOTS protocols during this current Pandemic. Please print this out for parent or caregivers who ask how we are addressing issues. First thing-We are in the right business. We are already very aware of how germs spread and are an industry who systematically […]
Donating to a nonprofit organization strengthens the connection between you and your community. Giving to causes you care about not only benefits the nonprofits themselves but can be deeply rewarding for you, too. At LifeROOTS, you can see the difference a donation makes in the lives of the children and adults we work with every […]
LifeROOTS, the central New Mexico not-for-profit organization providing programs and services for children and adults with disabilities, is about to make National Pi Day, and their annual Pi(e) Day Event, sweeter than ever. For the past five years, the not-for-profit organization has been bringing the community together for a fun and festive celebration of National […]
