Five Instructional Strategies for Children with Down syndrome

      Children with Down syndrome are capable learners who are excited and eager to learn. They just need to be given the opportunity to excel.  They may learn at a slower pace, but are more than capable of learning. They are strong visual learners. This means that they understand what they see better…

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Leaps and Bounds stole my heart

by Nicole Greenberg, PT, DPT It’s hard to believe that a year ago I was volunteering at the Open House for GiGi’s Playhouse Westchester, introducing myself to the families that I would continue working with over the next 12 months.  Having the opportunity to lead the Leaps & Bounds program with Marcela DeLaPava since the…

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‘Best of All’ at GiGi’s Playhouse Westchester

“When you have a child with special needs, you might hear the words: limitations, impairments, disabilities, delays or challenges. And in the beginning you might think, What does this mean for my child? What does the future hold? While it may be easier to frame your child’s potential within these limitations provided by doctors or…

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