Written by Lindsey Moss, MSW, LCSW and Unit Supervisor, Mecklenburg County CDSA As a parent of a young child and an early intervention professional, I am reminded daily that being a parent […]
Archive | Child Development
What If It’s Not Just the Terrible Twos?
Written by Andrea Gayle, MOT OTR/L, Mecklenburg County CDSA We have all witnessed a toddler with difficult behaviors or several tantrums in a day. When toddlers are at or around the […]
The Importance of Attachment
Written by Christine Milano, LMHC, Mecklenburg County CDSA As an early intervention provider, every time you walk through the door of a family’s home, you assess multiple variables. Am I […]
Feeding the Whole Child
Written by Kristen Weddle, Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, Mecklenburg County CDSA There are a variety of services available within Part-C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including occupational […]
Is There an App for That?
Written by Sarah Midgett, Speech-Language Pathologist, Mecklenburg County CDSA Technology. It is all around us. Our world is rapidly becoming pixilated and industrialized, online and plugged in. School systems are issuing iPads and […]
“Welcome to My World”
Written by Melida Baldera, Service Coordinator, Mecklenburg County CDSA I am surrounded by the repeating sound of a TV cartoon song named “64 Zoo Lane.” My three-year-old daughter has been singing this song non-stop […]
Behaviors, Behaviors, Behaviors, Oh My! – A Table Talk Wednesday Recap
Written by Julie Higginbotham, Senior Case Coordinator, Mecklenburg County CDSA Here in Mecklenburg County, NC, we have completed our first monthly roundtable discussion for our early interventionists to discuss issues surrounding […]
Early Intervention from a “Seasoned” Perspective
Written by Ilene Sherry, Speech-Language Pathologist, Mecklenburg County CDSA “The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking” […]