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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

Margaret Shook
This year, I am overwhelmed with gratitude to be celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Blarney Breakfast. The event has experienced many changes over the

Alexia Foster, Infant/Toddler Services
http://198.211.108.227/team/alexia-fosterWhen I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me “Look for the helpers. You will

Celebrate!
By Carol J Martin, Finance Department, RUI Winter in Kansas can be long and gray, but February 14 is set aside to brighten spirits by

Alice Boutz
Mental Health Specialist Alice Boutz has always had a passion for early childhood and early interventions. “I’ve had two family members that have received early

Family Support Services
Before joining the Rainbows’ team, Teresa Shackelford had no previous experience working alongside children with special needs. Teresa had moved back to Wichita and was

A Family Legacy
Samantha Ritchie is continuing the legacy of the Ritchie family’s tradition as a friend to Rainbows. “My family has been involved with Rainbows for a

Ayah and Fritz
Kelly and Scott have two children. Both have received Rainbows’ services in their home. Kelly says she has appreciated having Rainbows’ Physical Therapist, Rhonda come

Seth Russell
From Infant/Toddler Services to Early Care and Education to Targeted Case Management to Latchkey and Camp Woodchuck, Rainbows has been a part of Seth Russell’s

Christy Hutto
As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to recognize this year’s Prism Award honoree: Christy Hutto, Program Assistant for