We all want to give our children the best start in life. Early literacy skills are some of the most crucial skills we can help our little ones develop. But did you know that literacy development starts long before your child picks up their first book? In fact, infants and toddlers are constantly building the […]
Explore moreParents perform many roles in their children’s lives. However, none are as crucial in the early years as those of teacher, cheerleader, and advocate. From the moment they’re born, our children look to us not just for love and support but for guidance, encouragement, and protection. Understanding and embracing these roles can profoundly impact their […]
Explore moreIf your child will be transitioning from Early Child Intervention (ECI) services soon, you are probably already discussing options with your child’s service coordinator. One of those options is Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE). This month’s video highlights the benefits of ECSE and why it may be a good option after ECI. What is Early […]
Explore moreMost Brighton families know about our exceptional Early Childhood Intervention, pediatric therapy, and our two outstanding preschools, but not as many are aware of the Special Education Support Services (SESS) we offer. To remedy this issue, our SESS team (with the generous assistance of a grant from Community First Health Plans) spent the Summer developing […]
Explore moreBrighton Center provides Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) services, speech, occupational, and physical therapy, case management, and specialized skills training (SST) to approximately 4,000 children each year. Every Brighton family is unique and receives individualized consideration of their needs from our skilled professionals. It is our honor to provide this support and help set families on […]
Explore moreThe long-term goal of parenting is raising children to become competent, independent adults capable of performing practical, everyday skills. Adaptive development is the technical term that refers to acquiring these skills. Unlike academic skills or physical milestones, adaptive skills focus on the practical aspects of daily living. Key Adaptive Development Skills While adaptive development encompasses […]
Explore moreIt’s getting close to “Back to School” time. Soon, parents and eager-ish kids will be buying new clothes to replace the ones they outgrew three months ago. However, parents of children with disabilities face unique challenges to this yearly ritual. Traditional clothing often doesn’t account for the needs of children with physical limitations, sensory sensitivities, […]
Explore moreAJ was a fussy baby. None of the calming techniques her mom used on her older siblings worked. As a toddler, dressing her became another exhausting task. She threw tantrums when made to wear socks and screamed when her curly hair was brushed. As she became more verbal, she was able to communicate what was […]
Explore moreLong before their first real words emerge, babies are already hard at work developing language skills from the moment they are born. The skills required for putting words together and speaking in full sentences start developing amazingly early. Those cute coos and ongoing babbles are babies’ first attempts at vocalization, and as a parent, it’s […]
Explore moreFine motor skills are the small movements we make with our hands, fingers, feet, and toes. These skills allow us to do precise and coordinated activities, like typing, tying shoes, and doing fancy footwork in sports or dancing. Fine motor skills develop over time and with practice. The toddler years can feel like a long […]
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