It’s time for winter break! That means kids are heading home to enjoy the holidays with family and friends. Children with developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, or attention issues may struggle with the transition from routine daily life into holiday celebrations. Social stories are a great resource for children with any sort of difficulty with comprehension. […]
Spotlight on Inventors and Innovators with Disabilities
Did you know that Thomas Edison, the inventor of the light bulb, was almost entirely deaf in both ears (1)? How about that Albert Einstein, the creator of the Theory of Relativity, likely had Asperger’s syndrome (2)? So many world-changing innovations have come from the minds of individuals with disabilities, and we want to highlight […]
Our 15 Favorite Children’s Books that Discuss Disabilities
Books are a great way for parents to introduce or explain certain disabilities to their children. Here are 15 of our favorite kids’ books that involve individuals with disabilities: We’ll Paint the Octopus Red By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen Stuve-Bodeen’s picture book is about little Emma, who learns that her new baby brother has Down syndrome. She […]
Winter sports and fitness for Michiganders with disabilities
It can be difficult to find sports, recreation, and fitness opportunities for kids with disabilities, and especially so in the winter months. Here are a few ideas to get your child with disabilities involved in a sport or activity this winter! Know of a Michigan program we missed? Comment below to add it to the […]
What Is Aqua Therapy?
Aqua therapy, also known as “aquatic physical therapy” and “hydrotherapy,” is an evidence-based practice aimed at helping patients with a wide variety of conditions. As with other forms of physical therapy, aqua therapy involves the oversight of a licensed practitioner and the adherence to an individualized plan of care. Many patients do other types of […]