Tag: developmental delays
Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities :: You are Not Alone
In 1987, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed March Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. His proclamation called upon Americans "to provide the encouragement and opportunities necessary for...
I am a Pediatric Physical Therapist. This is the Personal Side...
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Today, a Pediatric Physical Therapist shares the personal side of her profession :: the relationships she has with...
What Does it Mean to Label a Child?
What's in a label?
A label describes the name of a product, or the ingredients in your food. The label can offer more information on...
When Your Intuition Tells You Something is Wrong with Your Baby
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. When a mom finds herself with the gut feeling that something isn't quite right with her baby or...
Delayed Milestones :: My Kid Doesn’t Walk
Hello, my name is Chelsea, and my seventeen month old son is not yet walking. Before you gasp, get judgy, or pat yourself on...
Delayed Milestones :: My Kid Doesn’t Talk
Trust me. I know how it feels. Filling out those pesky developmental checklists and checking 'no' for not just one skill, but a whole...