Does your child experience the world like you do?
Posted by Dror Schneider on November 10, 2011
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our sensitive child may experience the world differently. A few things you can do to minimize conflict and misunderstanding.
In Home Support Services
Posted by Jeena Staff on September 2, 2011
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HSS, or In-Home Supportive Services, is an alternative to out-of-home care such as a nursing home or group home. It covers the following types of services: Personal care (bathing, grooming, feeding, bladder/bowel etc.), light housework (cleaning, meal preparation, laundry etc.) and for individuals with mental impairment, also covers protective supervision.
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Websites for Speech and Language Development
Posted by Jourdan Saunders on August 26, 2011
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ome great websites for parents and teachers regarding information on specific topics and/or general information regarding Speech and Language development.
Regional Centers in California
Posted by Jeena Staff on July 15, 2011
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s a result of the 1969 Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Act, Department of Developmental Services (DDS), CA created twenty-one Regional Centers to coordinate lifelong services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities. This article provides links to the regional centers, services offered, client's rights and complaints process. Article refers to links provided by Department of Developmental Services in the web site.
Things to Think About As Your Child Approaches Adulthood
Posted by James Elliot on June 22, 2011
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any of the parents I work with become very anxious as their child approaches impending adulthood. Typically around age 17, I like to sit down with a client and their family and run through a few items it is important for them to consider as the “magic number 18” approaches...