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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

Valentine’s Day Blog
Holidays are such a fun time in the classroom! We are excited about Valentine’s Day and looking forward to our Valentine’s Day party on Friday.

10 ways to explore balance and coordination with your infant or toddler
Balance and coordination are important to the development and growth of any child. Sometimes balance concerns can arise in isolation, but it also is common

Mental Health Professional Kathy Van Zelfden honored by Press
Congratulations to Kathy Van Zelfden, LMSW, Rainbows’ Mental Health Specialist working with infants and toddlers in Sedgwick County. Kathy was honored as part of the Wichita

Cooking is Love Made Visible
Rainbows’ cook, Ryan Lewis, grew up with seven great uncles in the restaurant business. He started in the industry washing dishes at age 15, and

Henry, Owen, and Quinn
The Reichenberger family has been part of the Rainbows’ family for 7 years. “All three of the kids, Henry (7), Owen (5), and Quinn (2),

Sticking to it:
Inevitably when we approach a new year we hear talk about goal setting. Certainly a fresh start on the calendar can be a great time

Now she’s confident, creative and vibrant
Twelve-year-old Amiya Marcelle Irene Miner (Miya) loves art and her goal in life is to become a graphic artist. Miya is on the Autism Spectrum

2020 Annual Recap
Employee HonoredEarly Childhood Special Education Teacher Mindy Brockmeyer was awarded the 2020 Prism Award at the virtual 2020 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, December 15. The

Create Holiday Magic
2020 has been a wild year with many inconsistencies. This holiday season I want to make sure the children are surrounded with the warmth and