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...
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 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...
Mason is ‘Triathlon Strong’ In the spirit of Down Syndrome Awareness Month we are highlighting the accomplishments of one of our TEAM kids. Meet Mason, a dedicated athlete with a never-give-up spirit. He completed his first triathlon when he was just 8...
Last year’s basketball season ended with Jamarion hitting the final shot. It was a shot Jamarion never dreamed he would have the opportunity to take. The reality was that the clubfeet he was born with made even walking and basic balance increasingly difficult....
This week Hanger Clinic in Springdale made a special visit to Children’s Therapy TEAM to offer a myoelectric demonstration. The demonstration featured Gracie, daughter of Children’s Therapy TEAM OT Julie Marvin. During the demonstration we saw Gracie...
Carrie’s AAC Connection at Down Syndrome Connection WalkThere seemed to be magic in the air when little Carrie and her mother approached Children’s Therapy TEAM’s communication table at the Down Syndrome Connection of NWA Inclusion Walk. The duo was greeted by...
To build awareness of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) during AAC Awareness Month, Children’s Therapy TEAM hosted it’s first ever AAC Photo Contest in 2018. The pictures below were submitted to highlight the theme, “AAC at...
