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Am I Ready for School to Start?
08-21-2020
Making the decision to send your child back to school during this pandemic is unique to the circumstances of your child/children and your family. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC... Read More
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Kori Visor-Lawrence's special connection to the Heartspring mission
Audiologist Kori Visor-Lawrence's journey with Heartspring began early in her life.
08-13-2020
Kori Visor-Lawrence, Heartspring's new audiologist, has impressive clinical credentials. She holds a doctoral degree in audiology from Wichita State University, and she has years of experienc... Read More
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The Warmest part of the Winter: Decklyn's Story
With the help of Heartspring's physical therapy program, Decklyn took his first steps towards independence.
08-12-2020
It’s a cold winter day in northeast Wichita. Despite the grey skies and low temperatures, the Heartspring Outpatient Services therapy rooms are as busy and sunny as ever with play, laughter, ... Read More
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Values Ambassador Spotlight: Brandt Patterson
08-07-2020
Children at CARE Clubs and Camp SSTAR know him as "Mr. Brandt." The community knows him as a great trainer, advocate, and subject matter expert on autism spectrum disorder. The Heartsprin... Read More
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COVID-19 and ASD: Managing Expectations and Regression
07-27-2020
As children's schedules, routines, and daily activities are being modified or removed all-together, parents may notice more meltdowns, and this is completely expected and understandable. Parents shoul... Read More
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A social story for Independence Day
Helping children with sensory challenges cope with future events
07-02-2020
Independence Day is rapidly approaching, and as many caregivers are aware, children with sensory challenges can experience upset as a result of fireworks. But here is the good news: social sto... Read More
