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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
Translators Available: Communication is Clear
Leer en Español Having a child with special needs is a new normal for the entire family. Juan and Sonia Martinez know this firsthand. They
How has the community influenced my life?
It’s a Wednesday afternoon after a big exam and I walk into Rainbows’ Classroom 7, where a dozen heads turn to watch excitedly as I
Stop and Smell the Roses
Having a child with special needs is no walk in the park. There’s a level of care that comes with such a life that occupies
Trust Your Parent Gut
My husband and I had our first child in December of 2021. Shortly after Ellie was born, we started having concerns about feeding her. She
Lamont honored with statewide award
Congratulations to this year’s 2023 InterHab Outstanding Youth: Lamont McIntosh. Lamont was honored Friday, October 13 at the InterHab Art and Awards event. His family
10:15+ Club Celebrates Achievements
Rainbows’ 10:15+ Club honors and recognizes staff members who have been with Rainbows for 10 or more years. In 2023, the 10:15+ Club had a
Children Enjoy the Fruits of Their Labor
Rainbows’ Children’s Garden began a little late this year but became quite successful. The tomatoes had a slow start but have produced bright red juicy
The Importance of Empathy
Why is empathy critically fundamental? Empathy is important for our personal development, building relationships, and important for the social world around us. When working with
Music helps children learn and grow
Heather Redondo is a Rainbows’ parent, a 6th grade music teacher, and a Rainbows’ volunteer. Once a week, Heather brings her ukelele into Rainbows’ Early
