The Phelan-McDermid Syndrome diagnosis came one day after Avenly’s first birthday. It is a rare disease with few cases diagnosed worldwide. Avenly’s mother, Lacy, discovered her daughter’s diagnosis after 10 months of looking including two months of...
Children’s Therapy TEAM introduces a new Intensive Therapy Program. Clients with motor delays benefit. As a testament to Children’s Therapy TEAM’s commitment to bringing the best to clients, a new Pediatric Intensive Therapy Program is now available. Physical...
Morquio syndrome Children’s Therapy T.E.A.M. Brothers with Morquio syndrome aim to help children learn about their rare disease Brothers, Titus and Zane, share a unique brotherly bond. Both understand what it is like to grow up with a rare syndrome most people...
Diagnosed as an infant with a rare genetic disorder, Jeune’s Syndrome, Aubree now age 10 has beaten many odds. When Aubree’s parents brought her home from the hospital, they were told that their daughter had reached two significant milestones. She was...
It took a special kind of teamwork and unique drysuit to give Ramon a chance to enjoy water. Ramon’s father, who is also a nurse and recreational scuba diver, teamed up with Children’s Therapy TEAM pediatric occupational therapist Ashley Sharp, and the Hammond...
It’s Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. At Children’s Therapy T.E.A.M. we’re shining a light on Tim Farmer’s amazing journey. In providing rehabilitation services to children diagnosed with pediatric cancers we have experienced many triumphs and heartbreaks over...
The Sheedy-Gibbs Family has pioneered a new web app for parents and caregivers. Any parent who raises a child with medically complex needs understands the tremendous challenge of keeping track of everything. Add to this a need to communicate care needs with others,...
From Miracle League Baseball to the Clinic, Bennett Brings Smiles. Bennett is a 7-year-old with Down syndrome who has danced into hearts with his baseball home plate dance moves. His parents, Andy and Lyndsey, recently sat down with KNWA/Fox24 to share his story...
Q: If schools close, is the clinic closed? A: No, the clinic will remain open even if schools are closed. Q: When and how will therapy be canceled if it is unsafe to travel? A: If your therapist determines that travel is unsafe or if you, the parent, think that...
Celebrating a well-earned achievement, Paige Funkhouser, M.S., CCC-SLP, CALT, takes aim at dyslexia treatment. Already a veteran speech-language pathologist with 13 years of experience in the field, Paige recently added a new “CALT” credential to her name. She is...
A Fidget-Free Classroom? My 10 tips offer ideas on how to help students who fidget achieve their best focus, state of calm, and active listening. Do we really want fidget-free kids? Fidgets such as rocking back and forth, tapping fingers, and shaking legs are cues...
4th of July Fun! After many 4th of July gatherings and parades were canceled last year, we’re getting back to normal… sort of! The following are several tips to prepare your family for a traditional July 4th celebration, as well as tips for some of the new issues that...
I love connecting with people, ALL people. It is that connection that fills my happy tank. It is what has made a dream career of my over 25 years as a practicing speech-language pathologist. The connections that I have made along the way have made my life so full and...
A Child’s Autism Diagnosis Means a Mom’s Journey May be Different. It doesn’t change a parent’s simple desire for their child’s health and happiness. Jennifer Keeling and Children’s T.E.A.M. Co-Founder, Kym Hannah, fought for ABA services...
Potty Training 101 Toilet Training or Potty Training is such a huge step for both children and parents! This can also be a very confusing time for parents. Trying to determine exactly when your child is ready for this big step can be tricky. It is often easy to just...
