Finding Services
for Everyday Life Needs From haircuts to driving to educational programming and therapy, there are services to navigate the challenges of everyday life By Heather Tunstall
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s your child grows through different life stages, there are plenty of things they will want to explore and lots of basic life activities that they’ll experience for the first time and on a regular basis. Like with any child, activities such as getting a haircut, visiting the doctor or dentist, or starting a new social program can be nerve-wracking with a lot of unknowns. However, children with special needs require a bit more preparation, understanding and sensitivity to have successful experiences.
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It can be an intimidating prospect when your family is taking a new step or trying a new activity, but there are a lot of resources, services and support out there to help you and your child get more comfortable with these experiences. It takes a bit of research and a lot of caregiver involvement to find the right fit, but there is no shortage of wonderful programs to consider. Northeast Ohio resident Joy, whose son was born with hydrocephalus and has since been diagnosed with cerebral palsy,