by Megan C. Jones, Mecklenburg CDSA Service Coordinator Yep, you read the title correctly. But before you think about it too much, let me give you some background inspiration. I’m […]
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The Tickle Technique
Kristy Krantz, PT – Sprout Developmental Services Working in early intervention we have to be creative and support parents to think outside the box, tailoring learning and development activities to […]
One Step Closer
Kristy Krantz, PT – Sprout Developmental Services For my job, I have the amazing privilege of working with children with disabilities and their families. After their child is born I […]
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Sara Casarez, MSW, LCSW April is national Child Abuse Prevention Month, which provides an opportunity to share with you some information about the work that we do here at the […]
World Hearing Day
By Preston Collins, MS, ITFS & Wanda Pendergrass, ITFS – Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing-Early Learning Sensory Support Program for Children with Hearing Impairments During the first […]
Ready, Set, Push! Birthing the PSP Pilot
Lisa Cloninger, MSW, Mecklenburg CDSA Unit Supervisor Did you know that the gestation period for a cow is 10 months? For dolphins, it’s 12 months. For elephants, 18 to 22 […]
A Conversation About Evidenced-Based Practices in Early Intervention
Joey Bishop-Manton, Director, Mecklenburg CDSA On November 30th a passionate and vocal group of folks invested in early intervention met for a Community Café at the Mecklenburg County CDSA. Community […]
Walking in Someone Else’s Shoes: Supporting the Relationships among Parents, Therapists and Child Care Program Staff
Sherri Read, Service Coordinator, Mecklenburg County CDSA Fostering relationships takes time, and when early intervention services are provided within a child care classroom, communication can be challenging, yet not impossible. […]
Using Natural Learning Environment Practices in a Childcare Setting
Joey Bishop-Manton, Mecklenburg CDSA Director June’s Table Talk was an energetic and passionate discussion about “Using Natural Learning Environment Practices (NLEP) in Childcare Settings”. Miranda Lord, CBRS provider from Easter […]
It Just Makes “Sense” to look at the Family’s Routines. A Table Talk Wednesday Recap
by Katherine Stimpson, Early Intervention Service Coordinator, Mecklenburg CDSA The sound of a ticking clock, chalk squeaking on a chalkboard, and food that has a texture that makes your body […]