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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

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Blarney Breakfast

Osbaldo is a sweet, affectionate, and loving child. He loves going to school and playing with other children. He loves to play basketball and swim

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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