If your child has a developmental disability, receiving the right services can make a difference in their development. Therapy enhances cognitive, physical, and social abilities, but progress doesn’t have to stop once the session ends. Now, many children receive services through our Telehealth program. There are some important things that parents can do for their […]
It’s officially the holiday season, and there’s one thing on every child’s mind: toys. Finding the perfect gifts for kids is already challenging, but when the child you’re shopping for has a developmental disability, the toys you choose must be both fun and functional. We’ve rounded up a few of our therapists’ recommended toys that […]
Back to school looks quite different this year for both families and teachers. As students and parents adjust to their new online learning and work-from-home schedules, teachers must adapt their curricula to meet at-home learners’ needs, including special needs students. Many teachers wonder how to make sure their special needs students are learning, even when […]
The first three years of a child’s life is packed with developmental milestones. While all kids learn and grow at their own pace, some may continue to struggle with certain skills. That’s where early intervention (EI) comes in: a process that is meant to assess toddlers’ abilities and help them catch up in their development. […]
During this very difficult time for both our region and local businesses, the LifeROOTS Business Contracts Division is not only fully operational – but is growing, as our government contracts need additional cleaning services and have turned to LifeROOTS to help implement new cleaning protocols. In fact, we are pleased that we were recently able […]
Although the COVID-19 health emergency has continued to suspend face-to-face Early Intervention services, LifeROOTS has been providing young children and their families with the critical support needed to continue their development – and progress – through Telehealth. Our Early Intervention Telehealth program provides a convenient, and effective, way for children from birth to 3 continue […]
Pediatric speech-language pathologists will work with children and teens to help them communicate more effectively by honing their verbal and non-verbal communication skills. They work closely with families to assess each child’s strengths and needs, and will develop an individualized treatment plan which can be used through early intervention, in school, or at home. While […]
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 […]
