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Future Forward
Welcome to a special six-part series featuring Megan Bailey. Megan speaks openly from her perspective as a young woman living with a lifelong disability. In her early years, she received therapy services through Rainbows United. Today, she’s a college graduate, a professional, and an advocate—ready to share her journey. Special
What do families say about Rainbows?
When Jeremiah’s mother, Toni talks about her son, she expresses her gratitude for the experiences and caring staff who have helped shape their lives. Don’t

Is it Sensory? Or is it Behavior?
I get this question a lot as a pediatric Occupational Therapist, and most often the answer is “Yes.” Let me explain. Sensory in short, is

What is early intervention? And why does it matter.
Physical Therapist Jamee Funk shares an overview of Infant Toddler Services and how to access them for your child under three.

Midline Crossing Activities: Help Build More Successful Children
We want to our children and grandchildren to be successful, right? What if simple daily activities could better assist us to achieve this goal? This

Autumn Hutchison Honored with Prism Award
This year Rainbows honored Autumn Hutchinson, a well-respected Early Childhood Special Education Teacher in our Early Care and Education Program at Kids’ Point, with the

Early Interventionists Recommend Toys for Ages 4 Months to 3+ Years
One of the most popular questions that an early interventionist gets asked is what toys we recommend. My typical response is, “Nothing that takes batteries!”

When and what should I read to my baby?
As an early interventionist, one of the questions that I hear most often is “When should I read to my baby?” Parents know that it

Volunteers Make a Tangible Difference
In the heart of our community, Rainbows United stands as a beacon of hope and support for children with disabilities and their families. As the

5 Techniques to Increase Social Emotional Learning
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is an important part of education and human development where we develop and apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are necessary