Posts by Heather Rodriguez
Welcome Anna!
This week, we welcomed a new college student intern, Anna! She has almost finished her first week at Hugs & Mugs, and we are so excited to have her. Here are a few words from Anna: “I am studying to get my undergraduate degree in Journalism with minors in English and Gender and Women’s Studies…
Read More321 Days of Acceptance | 100 Days
Have you been following along of Facebook the past 100 Days? On World Down Syndrome Day, March 21st, 2017, GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers launched “321 Days of Acceptance”, a pioneering social media campaign introducing the world to somebody with Down syndrome every single day for 321 straight days. In addition to the visual introduction,…
Read MoreWhy GiGi’s? | Elizabeth
If you visit GiGi’s Playhouse Hoffman Estates for our fabulous no cost, purposeful programing you know our amazing Programing Coordinator, Elizabeth. We wanted to share a bit more about this amazing lady with you all, so we asked her tell us “why GiGi’s?” ……. My Background: I grew up in in the south…
Read More#tuesdaytips | IEP meeting & Note Taking
HOW & WHY TO TAKE GOOD NOTES IN YOUR CHILD’S NEXT IEP MEETING Taking notes is a great way to document exactly what was discussed in your child’s IEP meeting. In every IEP meeting, you may see more than one person on his or her laptop quickly typing away documenting every detail for the…
Read MoreSpeech & Language | School Age Kids
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 lists of activities; who…
Read More321 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. in three days generation…
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