National Read Across America Day
March 2nd is Dr. Seuss' birthday. Because of that, the National Education Association decided it would be the perfect day to encourage children to read. For our youngest kiddos, reading […]
March 2nd is Dr. Seuss' birthday. Because of that, the National Education Association decided it would be the perfect day to encourage children to read. For our youngest kiddos, reading […]
Many people go their whole life without interacting with a dietitian. Those that don't understand how valuable their help can be. Dietitians help us translate food and nutrition science into […]
Down Syndrome is a genetic condition where someone has 3 copies of chromosome 21 rather than 2 and can also be called Trisomy 21. These kiddos can have changes in […]
Epilepsy is an interruption in the electrical communication between neurons causing seizures. Most of the time the cause is unknown but can be due to brain injury, altered brain structure, […]
This is also known as Speech Therapy Month, a time when we pay more attention to language and how our Speech Therapist friends support individuals in being able to communicate […]
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestion of around 35,000 people in the United States. It causes mucus production that blocks airways and causes […]
Prader Willi Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects nearly every body system but is most famously known for causing extreme, continuous hunger along with a slow metabolism and […]
National Mobility Month brings awareness to the lives and challenges of those with disabilities. Not only can a disability cause an issue with access but there are often issues with […]
Asthma is a long-term lung condition where people find it hard to breathe due to the airways becoming inflamed and narrowed at times. Although asthma cannot be cured, it can […]
Apraxia is a neurological conditions where people find it difficult to make certain movements without paralysis as a cause. It can affect any muscles such as the face or the […]
Schizencephaly is an extremely rare condition that is found at birth and is characterized by slits in certain parts of the brain. Due to these changes, babies with schizencephaly often […]
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a virus that can affect anyone and is the most common infectious cause of birth defects. One in three children in the US have CMV which can […]