#tuesdaytips | Behavior Intervention Plans. What you need to know.
We are thankful to welcome Carly Quinlan to the #gigisblog today to share some more great tips to help our kiddos be their #bestofall. A Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) can be part of an Individual Education Plan (IEP) if your child's behavior interferes with his or her learning...
321 Days of Acceptance | Week 3
Welcome to week three of 321 Days of Acceptance from Generation G! Generation G is a conscious decision to be better every day. Acceptance is a fundamental dignity for all people, regardless of ability. Acceptance is more than an act of charity, it is truly generosity “in action”. Acceptance is the very heart...
The Fool Proof Guide To Loving Our Special Needs Family.
You don’t have to look too far into the world of special needs to find it chock full of inspirational stories. It’s bursting at the seams with determination and it’s spilling over with promise, pride and people prevailing. This is why I will not speak of my son Judah’s struggles....
Pressing on and giving your #bestofall | Notes from Nancy
We are excited to have Nancy Gianni, Chief Belief officer & GiGi's mom, on the blog today! Like all of us Nancy has hard days, gets tired and thinks about stepping back.....but then she is reminded why she works as hard as she does. Her passion, determination and fire have...
321 Days of Acceptance | Week 2
We have now finished week two of 321 Days of Acceptance and we are thrilled to have so many of you taking action to help GiGi’s Playhouse to spread the message of acceptance and belief! We had a week filled with inspiration, great stories and adorable faces. Day 7 -...
#321DaysofAcceptance | Day 11, Abbey
Welcome to Day 11 of #321DaysofAcceptance brought to you by #generationG, Today we are so excited to introduce you to Abbey from GiGi's Playhouse Madison! Please help us spread the message of acceptance and Generation G by sharing this post with your social media friends and family! Today we welcome...
#tuesdaytips | What if you need a change once the IEP Meeting is done?
WANT TO CHANGE SOMETHING IN YOUR CHILD'S IEP AFTER THE MEETING? It happens... You give your signature, leave the IEP meeting, take home your paperwork, and get home only to realize you forgot to request something to be included in your child's IEP. Perhaps they forgot to indicate a...
321 Days of Acceptance | Week One
We are now a week into 321 Days of Acceptance and we are thrilled to have so many of you taking action to help GiGi's Playhouse to spread the message of acceptance and belief! Let's recap the amazing individuals from week one! We kicked off Day one with the inspiration...
321 Days of Acceptance | Nicole’s Story
321 Days of Acceptance, Day 3 | Generation G We are three days into our Generation G, 321 Days of Acceptance, we are thankful and excited to have so many of you joining us on this journey of acceptance and belief. Keep sharing, keep commenting and keep believing! From time...
Oh what a night! | 2017 Chicagoland Gala
INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME SHINE WITH THE STARS AT GIGI’S PLAYHOUSE 2017 “I HAVE A VOICE” GALA: 850 BELIEVERS BREAKING RECORDS TO CHANGE THE WORLD AND GROW ACCEPTANCE FOR ALL Joined by Mario Lopez of Extra TV, Rob Johnson of CBS 2 News Chicago, the NFL Retired Players Association -...
321 Days of Acceptance | We are Generation G
March 21st is recognized each year as World Down Syndrome Day. The date (3:21) represents the third copy of the 21st chromosome. On this day, communities all over the world celebrate how we are working together to expand awareness and acceptance for people with Down syndrome. We are Generation G....
#tuesdaytips | Speech & Language Tips for School Aged Kids.
Tuesday Tips – Speech and Language Tips for Playhouse Pals Participants Sometimes finding things to do with your school-age kiddo can be tough. There aren't always enough hours in the day to research the best ways to help support their speech and language development. Going online, finding a reliable source, creating...
