Meet Sammy: Child with Down syndrome has inspiring journey to independence
Meet Sammy, a 2-year-old with Down syndrome, who has become a symbol of the impact that love, dedication, and community support can have on a child’s life. Sammy’s therapy journey Sammy faced challenges typical of his condition, exhibiting hypotonicity (low tone) in his extremities and trunk. Standing and taking steps were daunting tasks, and he […]
Conner’s inspiring journey: Triumphs in early childhood intervention
An 8-year-old who has been attending The Warren Center since he was a small child is continuing to impress his family and his therapists with his ongoing development. Conner’s early life Conner was born with the umbilical cord wrapped around his neck, not making any sounds. The nurses worked to get him breathing and then […]
Bray’s remarkable journey: Finding his voice and embracing communication
A young boy is taking steps toward communication, growth, and connection with the help of The Warren Center. Bray’s mother, just like any parent, had her fair share of worries. She wanted to hear her son’s thoughts and feelings and to understand the world he lived in. Day after day, she would pick him up […]
Toddler goes from ‘being the kid in the corner’ to keeping up with the other kids
A child has recently achieved significant progress through occupational therapy, gaining mobility and confidence to play and keep up with his peers, showcasing the transformative power of hard work. Edwin began therapy with The Warren Center after his mother, Jennifer, noticed his motor delays behind his twin sister. Jennifer felt that “it was very frustrating […]
‘She taught me to be a better mom’: Mother thanks early intervention specialist for daughter’s milestones
A mom is not only seeing her baby girl achieve major milestones but is learning how to be a better teacher for her daughter with the help of The Warren Center. Dayana was born with Down syndrome, along with a myriad of health issues in her stomach, neck, and heart. As Dayana grew, she demonstrated […]
From not walking to going up and down stairs: Toddler in ECI program learns to walk
Yuriana began in The Warren Center’s Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) program around one year ago and has made remarkable progress. Yuriana started in the ECI program due to her inability to walk independently. The Warren Center worked with Yuriana along with her mother to learn strategies and information on how to get on track developmentally. […]
Preschool gives toddler troubles, but no more after therapy
A 2-year-old toddler has a hard time at preschool, but with help from therapy, she can now keep up in school. Natalia is a vibrant, playful toddler that was having trouble at preschool. She could do mostly everything her peers could but tended to fall behind in activities. During playtime and interactive games, she couldn’t […]
From no words to 100+: Toddler uses therapy to learn to speak
Rudy Elias began therapy in April 2022 due to concerns about his limited speech and feeding. He was not speaking at all but could comprehend and follow instructions. As for his feeding, Elias was a very picky eater, as well as having significant food allergies: limiting his food variety and consumption. Elias began therapy with […]
Toddler goes from making no noises to speaking phrases in less than a year
A toddler makes great strides in his communication and walking abilities. At a year old, Diego did not make any sounds, including speaking, and could not walk. He was referred to The Warren Center and started with Sophie, a speech-language pathologist. Sophie began their therapy visits trying to get Diego to copy the gestures and […]
Child goes from 2-3 word phrases to speaking sentences
A child that began at The Warren Center communicating with two to three word phrases has progressed to three to five word sentences within two years of therapy services. Ryan began his journey with The Warren Center at 2 years old. The main concern with Ryan was around his lack of vocabulary and communication skills […]