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Helping Kids Keep Healthy Teeth {Tip 4 of 31}

Get better brushing results with this simple technique. Sit behind the child, tilt their head back, and view the mouth from your dentist’s viewpoint—this provides clearer access to all teeth, including challenging-to-reach older ones. Bonus: a three-headed toothbrush makes cleaning easier. Perfect for special needs children who resist oral care.

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Ask Angie ASL + Tips: Back to School

Back to School Essentials for Your Deaf and Hard of Hearing Child Preparing your child’s hearing aids, keeping extra batteries stocked, and having secure cases can make all the difference. Routines like alarms and device management are key—check out ADCOhearing.com and Harris Communication for supplies, plus ASLized.org, deafchildren.org, and Hands and Voices for supportive resources.

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Why Family Time Matters!

Spending quality time together with family strengthens bonds that can lengthen lives – a study shows strong social ties lead to better health outcomes for kids too. Here’s how outdoor activities create lasting memories while nurturing your parent-child connection: – Take a nature walk: Explore trails hand-in-hand, spotting wildlife and pointing out interesting finds.

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Tai Chi and Children with Learning Disabilities

Discover how Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art rooted in Qi and Yin Yang philosophy, becomes a gateway to profound health benefits for children with learning disabilities. This slow, flowing practice is like mindful movement magic—reducing anxiety, improving heart rate, and enhancing concentration.

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What is Hemispheric Integration Therapy (H.I.T.) ?

Hemispheric Integration Therapy delivers life-changing results for special needs children, like 9-year-old Levi who went from hating drawing to eagerly sharpening pencils after just one session. This therapy unlocks communication, drawing skills, coordination, and emotional connection through simple activities. Discover the awe-inspiring benefits in this powerful story!

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What is Dandy-Walker Syndrome?

Discover Dandy-Walker Syndrome Defined Dandy-Walker Syndrome is a subtle congenital brain malformation that affects movement control. Learn its symptoms, causes, treatments, ultrasound detection methods and how it impacts children developmentally to better support those facing this disorder.

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What Is Cerebral Palsy?

What is Cerebral Palsy? It’s a group of disorders affecting movement, posture, and muscle coordination caused by developmental brain damage—usually before or during birth—and not a disease itself. Types include spastic, athetoid/dyskinetic, and ataxic cerebral palsy.

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