An adoption is a special gift for a family as well as the child, when placed in the right home. Adoption organizations go to extraordinary lengths to ensure that children are placed in loving and caring homes. This is especially the case when a special needs child is placed and when there may be special...
A Strong Commitment to the Early Impact of Early Intervention How long has teli provided Early Intervention? Early Intervention was literally its’ infancy in the early late 1980’s when teli, previously the St. Peter’s Child Development Center, expanded its services to include Early Intervention for infants from 0-3 years of age. New advances were being...
Reviewed & Edited by: Becky DiLettuso, MSW, Executive Director Addressing Feeding Problems in Toddlers through Early Intervention TherapyEarly Intervention Therapy can be very helpful for children with feeding issues. teli’s Occupational Therapists provide some insights for toddlers. How can I encourage my toddler to accept more solid foods? Children have comfort foods, just like adults. Has...
Reviewed & Edited by: Becky DiLettuso, MSW, Executive Director Early Intervention therapy can be very helpful for infants with feeding issues. Our Occupational Therapists provide insights for premature infants. Do you have a Premature Infant with Feeding Issues? Is your child just a picky eater or is there something more happening? There is nothing more relaxing...
Trauma Informed Care – An Essential First Step Toward Successful Early Intervention Therapy How does a traumatic event impact Childhood Development? Traumatic events in a person’s past can affect how they cope with experiences in the future. For a child, a traumatic experience early in life can have an even more profound impact on their...
Reviewed & Edited by: Becky DiLettuso, MSW, Executive Director What is Spina Bifida? Spina Bifida, a Latin word which means “split spine,” is a condition that affects infants and occurs in the womb when the spinal column does not close as it should, as part of the infant’s physical development. While there is no known cause...
Where is Early Intervention Therapy delivered? Our busy lives take us to many places with our children outside the home, including child care, the supermarket, the playground and all the places in between. So how do you integrate Early Intervention Therapy for your child into your outside world? At teli, we believe a child is...
Reviewed & Edited by: Becky DiLettuso, MSW, Executive Director Can a child move past the diagnosis of cerebral palsy to enjoy a bright future? Sara Pyszka is now 28, a graduate of Wright State University with a degree in Rehabilitation Services, an author and a public speaker. Sara is a also a graduate of teli previously...
The Importance of Early Intervention Therapy in the Treatment of Cerebral Palsy What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral Palsy is a condition that occurs during the early stages of brain development in an infant. The delicate process of brain development is disrupted by an injury or insult to the brain that happens before birth, during birth...
