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Category: Pediatric Care

Self-Care for Parents
Published July 22, 2025
International Self-Care Day, observed annually on July 24, is a powerful reminder that caring for ourselves is a necessity. If you are parenting a child with a disability, you probably already know how important self-care is. Although finding time f…
Caring at Home: A Guide to Colorado's Family Caregiver Programs
Published May 21, 2025
In Colorado, families caring for loved ones with medical needs don't have to do it alone or unpaid. Thanks to exciting state programs, family members can become paid caregivers, offering compassionate care at home while receiving professional suppor…
Working as a Team with Your Homecare Nurses
Published July 28, 2021
Cambria lives with her grandmother LaMay and requires extensive care due to a condition called acute flaccid myelitis. Over the four and a half years that Cami has had nursing care, LaMay has learned a lot about working as a team with her homecare …
Staying Diligent in the Face of COVID-19
Published Sept. 25, 2020
After seven months of fighting on the front lines of this pandemic, we remain steadfast in our efforts to keep our patient families and employees safe. Much of what we have to say about the virus may seem redundant at this point, but it is still vi…
Tips for Adaptive Trick-or-Treating
Published Oct. 25, 2019
By Hallie Ager, PT It's that time of year again - time for the ghosts and goblins to fill the streets and for loads of candy to be handed out! While this is an exciting time for children, it can also be a time of stress and worry for some families,…
Great Toys for Increasing Mobility
Published Oct. 18, 2019
By Katherine Shepard, PT There are so many benefits to getting children up and moving. It builds strength, promotes social interaction, allows them to explore and learn about their environment, and so much more! Children with movement disorders or d…
Spooky Sensory Halloween Activities
Published Oct. 11, 2019
By Hays Nichols, PTA, and Chelsea Bise, PTA With Halloween lurking around the corner, here are some fun ideas for parties, therapy sessions, and functional décor! Not all children can participate in all activities, so this list encompasses fun for a…
Preparing Your Child for the Future
Published Jan. 11, 2019
By Beth Rubio, Chief Clinical Officer How do I prepare my child with special needs emotionally for the future? Develop family bonds A child with special needs will go through the same emotional stages as other children. It is important to develop s…
Keeping Holiday Gifts Safe for Your Child with Special Needs
Published Dec. 14, 2018
By Beth Rubio, Chief Clinical Officer What should I be concerned about in relation to holiday gifts and toys for my special needs child? All children, including those with special needs and disabilities, love new, cool, fun things - especially when…
Making the Holidays Fun for Everyone
Published Nov. 16, 2018
By Beth Rubio, Chief Clinical Officer I hate to leave my child with special needs out of all the holiday festivities. What can I do to make the holidays enjoyable for everyone? Crowds, lights, noise, strangers, hugging, and a change in routine can…