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Physical Therapist in Los Angeles.

• Father builds amazing inclusive theme park

  By Natalie on August 9, 2017 • ( 0 )

  

  I had heard about this water park that opened for kiddos with special needs, but didn’t know the back story.  So wanted to share their story on my site because it turns out the water park was inspired and created… Read More ›

• Helpful website!- New tool to help identify motor delays in infants & toddlers!

  By Natalie on April 11, 2016 • ( 2 )

  

    The American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC have created an excellent online tool to help parents/caregivers identify any motor delays in children under 5 years old! Click the link above to check out their page! The site lists… Read More ›

• Fun News Friday! – Caroline’s Cart is Rolling into Target Stores Nationwide!

  By Natalie on February 5, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  Target will soon be having Caroline’s Cart in their stores starting March 19th!   So what is Caroline’s Cart? Info from their website: Caroline’s Cart is a shopping cart created for special needs children. It provides parents and caregivers a… Read More ›

• Helpful Website- Abilities.com and their Abilities Expo is coming!

  By Natalie on February 3, 2016 • ( 2 )

  

  Abilities.com is a great website with a number of great resources in addition to their wonderful Abilities Expos! Info from their site: Whether you are new to this dynamic and passionate Community or have been a card-carrying member since birth,… Read More ›

• Helpful Websites- Hatch

  By Natalie on January 26, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  Sorry for the absence of posts for a few months, but I am back to start posting again.  Wanted to use my first post back to share about a website that can be very valuable to families with children with… Read More ›

• In the News! Athletics for All- Inclusion at UC Berkeley

  By Natalie on September 1, 2015 • ( 0 )

  I am excited to share a news article from my Alma mater, University of California, Berkeley! I am always searching for news about inclusion and participation, and have now just learned about UC Berkeley’s new Athletics program, Athletics for All and wish… Read More ›

• Fun News Friday! Highlighting a pediatric therapy clinic! – Dance Recital For Ballerinas With Disabilities Is So On Pointe-

  By Natalie on June 19, 2015 • ( 2 )

  Dance Recital For Ballerinas With Disabilities Is So On Pointe Highlights from the article: There’s a place for everyone on center stage. Young students at the Children’s Therapy Center in New Jersey gathered Tuesday for the school’s ninth annual ballet recital…. Read More ›

• 5 tips for a successful first visit with a Physical Therapist

  By Natalie on May 27, 2015 • ( 0 )

  After featuring Fireflyfriends.com Special Needs Blog on Beyond Basic Play, I was asked to do guest post on their blog and wanted to share one of my posts! Going to various medical and specialist appointments becomes a common occurrence in families… Read More ›

• 48 Hour Disability Challenge

  By Natalie on May 4, 2015 • ( 0 )

  Wanted to share about a contest going on that facilitates inclusion! Info from their site: The Disability Film Challenge is a 48 Hour short film competition that has been established in association with prestigious organizations such as the Media Access Awards and theHollyShorts… Read More ›

• Fun News Friday! Prom for everyone!

  By Natalie on May 1, 2015 • ( 0 )

  Since it will soon be prom season for high school aged students, thought I would share a great article and videos about proms that are being thrown across the country for individuals with special needs. After researching Proms for people… Read More ›