Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye bye” are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act, and move (crawling, walking, etc.). Read More - Milestone Tracker Disability Awareness Activity Downloads
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The Wuhan Coronavirus is continuing to spread across the globe. If you've been watching the news then you have seen the infection rate rising, and the number of cities being quarantined
From birth to 5 years, your child should reach milestones in how he plays, learns, speaks, acts and moves. Track your child’s development and act early if you have a concern. Read More - Milestone TrackerDisability Awareness Activity Downloads
People with ASD often have problems with social, emotional, and communication skills. They might repeat certain behaviors and might not want change in their daily activities. Many people with ASD also have different ways of learning, paying...
Wes Studi explains how American Indians and Alaska Natives are twice as likely to have diagnosed diabetes as non-Hispanic whites. Studi underscores the wisdom of cultural knowledge, including gathering and planting local traditional foods and...
This video shows how the Eagle Books were used as the basis of outreach events in Keweenaw Bay, Michigan, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, and suggests ways the materials can be used in other communities. Read More Child Health Activity Downloads
This video tells the story of how the Eagle Books were developed. The books were written and illustrated for Native American communities to encourage children to make healthy choices. The themes of the books are: follow tradition, be active, eat...
Children with disabilities are among the most excluded in society. Highlighting their abilities instead of focusing on their disabilities helps promote not just a positive image for them, but also their inclusion and participation in society so...
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. While having one or more of these traits does not mean a...
We all know about the harm drinks other than water can cause us, but what if we replace them with it completely? How much water should you drink? All humans need water to survive. In fact, two-thirds of your body is comprised of the stuff. Child...
