Written by Ashiya Hassan, DPT, PCS, Mecklenburg County CDSA As providers of early intervention services, parents often ask our opinion on the use of various types of positioning equipment for their […]
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Pets in the Home – What’s Your Take?
Written by Julie Higginbotham, Senior Case Coordinator, Mecklenburg County CDSA So there you are, an early interventionist, ready to go and meet a new family,……and there it is, a dog. Not […]
To iPad, or Not to iPad….That is the Question – A Table Talk Wednesday Recap
Written by Julie Higginbotham, Senior Case Coordinator, Mecklenburg County CDSA If you’re looking for a great place to have a conversation about early intervention experiences in the field, as well […]
An Infant’s Challenge with Sickle Cell Disease
Written by Nia Imani-Pontes, CMSW, Service Coordinator, Mecklenburg County CDSA Imagine you’re visiting with a family, and you and the parent observe the infant trying to pick up one of his toys. The […]
Siblings, Who Invited Them to the Party? – A Table Talk Wednesday Recap
Written by Julie Higginbotham, Senior Case Coordinator, Mecklenburg County CDSA Well, folks, we have officially completed the last of our Table Talk Wednesday events for the first year of EI Excellence, […]
Mythbusters: But Someone Told Me….
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 […]
From Jack of All Trades to Master Coach
Written by Lisa Cloninger, Unit Supervisor, Mecklenburg County CDSA My grandmother used to call me a “Jack of all trades and master of none,” which meant I knew a little […]
It’s Not Just About…..
Written by Julie Higginbotham, Senior Case Coordinator, Mecklenburg County CDSA So, the other day, I was flipping through the channels and ran across one of the oh-so-many weight loss shows. […]
From the NICU, to EI, and Beyond
Written by Raizel Kahn, Mother of 24-weeker triplets, Mecklenburg County Six years ago, I gave birth to triplet boys at 24 weeks, 0 days gestation. Each weighed only 1 lb. 6 […]
Hmmmm, Where Can I Pencil You In?
Written by Julie Higginbotham, Senior Case Coordinator, Mecklenburg County CDSA Scheduling is one of the more challenging parts of our work sometimes because we’re never in one place for very […]