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Early Communication – It might not be what you think!
What skills help my child learn to communicate? Communication can look like many different things! This can include: giving a meaningful look, saying words out loud, using a hand gesture or sign, pointing to a picture, and pushing a button on a communication device. Behaviors are a major way that

Rainbows has been there with the answers
Eleven-year-old Brady doesn’t want to tell you about his day. He wants to show you his day by setting up the scene, re-enacting the highlights

From Frustration to Joy
When their 4-year-old daughter struggled, Amanda and Colby got help that led to a happier environment for the whole family. Four-year-old Laurel was often frustrated.

Lindsay Kral
Rainbows United is pleased to announce Lindsay Kral has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Programs and Services. “Rainbows has been my

Modeling respect and empathy
We often spend time making sure that we work with children on being socially appropriate, but we do not always spend time making sure that

How do you know what a baby sees?
Tiffany Owens, early childhood special education teacher and early interventionist, provides services to children ages birth to 3 years old through Rainbows’ Infant/Toddler Services program

Thank you Volunteers
We Love Our Volunteers! While many organizations have struggled to engage volunteers during this pandemic, Rainbows’ volunteers stepped up to the challenge and embraced making

Understanding the Difference Between Fantasy and Reality
October marks the beginning of Fall. It is a wonderful time of learning and fun in early childhood. We have the opportunity to experience new

A story of transformation
Congratulations to Rainbows’ youth, Stormy Endevoets. Stormy was awarded the 2021 Outstanding Youth Award at this year’s InterHab Art and Awards event. Stormy was awarded

10:15+ Club Recognizes Dedication and Commitment
Rainbows’ 10:15+ Club honors and recognizes staff members who have been with Rainbows for 10 years or more. In 2021, the 10:15+ Club had a