Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley
@EasterSealsDFVR
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Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley provides pediatric therapy services to 1,000 infants, children and adults each week with developmental delays and disabilities.
Villa Park, Elgin, Naperville
Joined September 2010
70% of the children we serve are under age 6 when the brain is developing most rapidly. Your support makes a difference in these formative years for children like Ben. Please make a gift before our fiscal year ends on August 31. Donate at:
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Ben's pediatrician gave a referral to @eastersealsdfvr so Ben wouldn’t miss out on support during his early phases of development. Within five months, his strength and stability improved and he is keeping up with his toddler peers this summer.
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Ben took his first steps when he was 11-months-old, but frequent falls and injuries followed. Gross motor delays were impacting his safety, yet his delays weren’t significant enough to qualify for the state’s Early Intervention services.
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With great biking weather outside, caregivers often ask our #PhysicalTherapy team if they have tips to help their child ride a bike. Our PT Josephine has a wonderful guide for parents on how to help kids learn! Read her blog here: https://t.co/3sEpAlKkec
#Biking #HowToBike
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By: Josephine Hipolito, Physical Therapist Summertime is approaching, and around this time, caregivers often ask me to work on bike riding with their kids as one of their goals. As an avid cyclist,…
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You are invited to our #BikeForTheKids at Festival Park in #Elgin on August 27th! Registrations include event-day activities, a taco lunch, beer tent, adapted bike presentation and more while being close to the playground and splash pad. 🚲 💦 https://t.co/ATbW67PIIR
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Planning a Summer Trip? @nytimes shares Accessible Nature: A Trail Guide for #Disabled Hikers https://t.co/LpkiKTFqiH
#TravelTuesday
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We highlight a selection of paths, overlooks and other sites in several U.S. parks that outdoor enthusiasts with disabilities can enjoy this summer.
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Thank you to all who empower disabled individuals. "Physicians with #Disabilities bring diversity, valuable perspective:" https://t.co/pOO6QtOUTS (via @AmerMedicalAssn)
ama-assn.org
Always having to prove they belong can be exhausting for physicians with disabilities, but the rewards of a career in medicine are worth it.
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#Seigle Foundation grants surpass $1.0 million mark https://t.co/f3IpQ1nXcx via @dailyherald Kudus and thanks to the Seigle Foundation #Elgin #Community
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Save the date for "Special Kids Day, City Works!" on Saturday, June 10, from noon – 4 p.m., located at Elmhurst City Hall (209 N. York St.). Learn more at: https://t.co/jEdXdiWSvN
#Elmhurst #CommunityEvents #PublicWorks #WednesdayWellness
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"As children approach #preschool age, they'll often begin to build their understanding of the different sounds that make up words and be able to spot similarities and differences between different words." RT @bbcthp #earlyyears #earlyed #rhymes
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Dr Saloni Krishnan helps a parent explore how rhyming helps children to build their vocabulary and understanding of word sounds.
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Thank you for sharing the importance of early intervention and supports. Our free screenings can help monitor a child's development and can be taken by any caregiver in a child's life:
NEW: Tens of thousands of young children missed critical interventions, like speech therapy & help learning sign language, during the pandemic. Today, it's likely many preschools & elementary schools are serving students w/ higher needs as a result
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Almost all tasks kids do during the day involve some #ExecutiveFunctioning skills. Our latest blog from #OT Kelly, provides a helpful overview of the topic with strategies so children can finish the #School year strong. https://t.co/IUTbY3On34
#Pediatrics
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By: Kelly Nesbitt, MOT, OTR/L What is executive functioning? Executive functioning refers to organizing, problem-solving, working memory, sequencing and efficient execution of ideas to complete a…
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Executive Functioning Strategies for Kids: An OT Perspective
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By: Kelly Nesbitt, MOT, OTR/L What is executive functioning? Executive functioning refers to organizing, problem-solving, working memory, sequencing and efficient execution of ideas to complete a…
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📢 By filing a witness slip and retweeting, you can make a big difference for I/DD. Your voice matters, and together we can make change happen for those who need our support the most! https://t.co/3PGVvfa9J8 CC: @DeserveMoreIL @napervilleACTF @LittleFriendsIL @EasterSealsDFVR
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New on our #Blog: #Sleep disturbances in children are common, especially in children with #Autism. #OT Kelly shares tips on "making a child’s bedtime restful and not stressful." Read more at: https://t.co/xWIyS59KVF
#Parenting #Pediatrics
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By: Kelly Nesbitt, MOT, OTR/L One of the trickiest parts of a child’s daily routine for families is sleep, going to sleep, staying asleep, and finding consistency in the bedtime routine. Below are …
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Are you looking for #SensoryFriendly family activities this Spring? @ChicagoParent has compiled this great list of fun ideas to add to your calendar!
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Fun created just for families with special needs.
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Thanks to @TheKelseyMore for their efforts on inclusive housing! Hope to hear of more stories like Molly's in the #Chicago area.
In September, Molly Wiesman, The Kelsey’s Communications Associate, moved into her own apartment for the first time. Read her story about finding housing and the importance of having a choice about where to live as a person with a disability here: https://t.co/2IRfkc6lkw
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Welcome to the Loft! A New Mental Wellness Space Opening for #Teens in Suburban #Brookfield
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A new mental wellness space is opening in suburban Brookfield for area high school students to focus on their emotional health.
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Thank you @StateRepJennLD for your visit and enthusiasm to learn more about the families we serve. We appreciate your time.
I had a wonderful visit with the CEO and Government Relations coordinator of @EasterSealsDFVR today. Easter Seals provides services for people with disabilities and serves over 1000 people every week in DuPage County. Learn more here: https://t.co/GxQgo909Jh
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