Olivia’s IFSP outcome reads: “Olivia will use 20 different words to talk about her favorite people, objects, and foods when interacting with her family and child care provider each day for two weeks.” A developmental services provider alternates weekly visits between the child care center and Olivia’s home to help the important people in Olivia’s life …
Meet Chris – He and his family have moved 7 times since he was born and are now staying with friends. Chris was referred to your program by his mother at the suggestion of her friend’s mom. The referral said that Chris was 29 months old and not walking. When you arrive for the screening, you see …
This is an exciting time of year for many of us. You may be shooing your own children out the door on the first day of school (hooray for 5th grade at my house!). You may be saying goodbye to some families and welcoming others into your program. It’s a great time to reset yourself too, get …
“Come look at his knees,” a concerned parent asked me.
The toddler climbed off the couch and ran, no, barreled towards me.
“Look! When he stands, his knees are touching! What’s wrong with his legs?”
“He’s 2-years-old, right?” I asked.
“Yes,” said the mom.
“Nothing, this is typical knee alignment for his age. Let me explain…”
Parents are most concerned about …
