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Fill the sensory bank before dysregulation occurs
Every person, no matter how young or old, has sensory preferences. Sometimes our kiddos just need a little bit of help determining what those preferences are and how to meet those needs. Our sensory systems are like banks – we must make deposits to be able to make withdrawals. Withdrawals
How to Make a Weighted Blanket
A weighted blanket is simply a blanket with weight added to it. The extra weight may provide the deep pressure your child needs to calm
Why Does My Child Need Another Hearing Test?
Leer en Español Ellen Quinn, Pediatric Audiologist for Rainbows’ Infant Toddler/Services (ITS), provides audiological services for children enrolled in Rainbows’ ITS program, for infants and
We Learned How To Help Carter
Carter has received early intervention services through Rainbows United since he was 16 months old. Carter’s mother, Krystal contacted Rainbows because he had missed a
13 Ways to Play with Your Infant/Toddler
Playing with your child is essential in helping young children grow and develop. Due to the many demands of parenting, work, and other responsibilities this
A prism reflects light and turns it into a rainbow
The criteria for Rainbows’ employee award, the Prism Award are to demonstrate Rainbows Guiding Principles, be an exemplar in the role they fulfill for Rainbows;
Year-end Celebration with Awards and Accolades
To cap off a meaningful and successful 50th year, Rainbows’ Annual Meeting was held on Tuesday, December 6 at Cozine Life Events Center and hosted
Determined kid catches peers
Alex is a senior this year at Andover Central High School. He’s involved in soccer, bowling and mountain bike riding. His goal after high school
With a little help from our friends
Rainbows’ Development Department, a women-led team of four is composed of Vice President of Development Kelsi Hinshaw, Development Coordinator Vanessa Segura, Development Specialist Kelsey “Billie”
Don’t Stop Dreaming
All parents have dreams for their children. When those dreams are disrupted by a diagnosis like Down Syndrome, it can be easy to stop dreaming—but
