Social work perspective by Tammy Gream
In honor of Social Work Month, our own Tammy Gream has put together some thoughts regarding her career and what helping others means in her life. Thank you Tammy, for your passion and sharing your experience. I have always been passionate about working with children and their families in some capacity. I learned quickly through […]
Free Developmental Screenings Available
Concerns about your young child’s development can be daunting. Connecting Point is here to help! Free developmental screenings are available twice a month through Screen for Success for children birth to age 5. In the video below, Cayla Wasson, Connecting Point Coordinator answers your “who, what, when, where and how” questions about Screen for Success. […]
Why Blarney Breakfast matters
Legacy of Love For 25 years, Rainbows has been an integral part of my life, beginning the day our daughter Mia was born. The connections, patience, and unwavering support I have received from Rainbows’ staff and families have been nothing short of overwhelming. This organization and its Mission have truly shaped my life, and I […]
Rainbows Helps Answer All Questions
At almost 3 years old, Eden is one of the most voracious readers in Rainbows’ Early Care and Education program. Alexis Young, his teacher, notes that he loves to read. “He will sit and read books all day if you let him!” When he wants to go somewhere or when his parents come to pick […]
Addie’s moment of success
Addison “Addie” Schwemmer is a smart, loving, happy, fun, silly, and adventurous two-year-old who received occupational therapy services through Rainbows Butler County Infant Toddler Services. Addie developed typically but was born premature. When she was behind on a few motor skills her doctor suggested her mother, Jordan, to call Rainbows. Addie’s progress was monitored by […]
A successful bedtime routine is key
A good night’s sleep is crucial for a young child’s development and can have a positive impact on their behavior and learning at school or childcare. According to the National Institutes of Health, multiple studies on infant sleep show a positive association between sleep, memory, language, executive function, and overall cognitive development in typically developing […]
Do you have room for a foster child?
At Rainbows, the heart of our mission is to serve children who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and it’s imperative that we have families who help us do that. Rainbows’ Foster Care Program specializes in serving children in foster care who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and we need foster homes for these special children. […]
Supporting Young Children in Their Grief
Unfortunately, none of us are immune to the heartbreaks of life. Death, dying, grief and loss of all kinds affect us all, including children. Whether it be the loss of a pet, the death of a family member or exposure to other tragedies or hardships in the world, it can be hard to know how […]
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 miss this video where she shares their story.
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 how we take in our environment. Did you know that we have 8 senses? 5 senses are well known: Olfactory (Smell), Auditory (Sound), Gustatory (Taste), Tactile (Touch) and Visual. We […]
