Yesterday I was given the unique opportunity to preview this week’s episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" airing on Sunday, October 9th at 8/7 central. I have to say that watching this incredible story about the Rucker family brought me to tears, it's definitely a must watch [..}
Ready for Some Online Fun?
by on September 29, 2011
The internet is a treasure chest of fun - there are millions of cool sites, but finding them is the tricky part. With winter almost here, its time to figure out the fun things you can do online. What do you like to do for fun? While some kids like to play video games, holding the controller can be [..}
Get Out!: Planning for Emergencies and Evacuations
by on September 21, 2011
Everyone is full of excitement as the children head back for another promising school year. But just as soon as they get in the building, the educational team is considering how to get them out in the event of an emergency. There are many variables to take into consideration, including: - The [..}
Back To Play – Pediatric Therapy Article
by on September 19, 2011
Play - something kids of all ages and abilities enjoy doing. Donovan is a sixth grader who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, he loves to play video games and floor hockey. Jason Kelecic, DPT at Gillette Children's, explains how standing benefits Donovan (and other kids with Muscular [..}
Standing Small, Growing Tall
by on September 5, 2011
Anthony's story began several years ago when he was just three years old and starting preschool with Cerebral Palsy. His school physical therapist, Laura Krueger, started using a stander with him right from the get go. At that time, he was standing independently and using a gait trainer but he [..}
Disabling the Enabler
by on August 26, 2011
Hello Friends! Hope you are using the summertime as a time of reflection, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Now I know many parents of children and teens with disabilities read these blogs from time to time, so I thought I would focus on YOU for a change. To my fellow brothers and sisters with [..}
“W”-Sitting “X”-plained
by on August 22, 2011
Many young children find that a “W” sitting position is how they prefer to sit on the floor and play. The “W” describes the shape a child’s legs make when he is sitting with the insides of his legs on the ground and his bottom between his heels. “W” sitting may occur because: - It [..}
My Excitement At The Kids Sports Spectacular
by on August 19, 2011
As I travel almost every week, I value my weekends and this was especially true last week as I was traveling through DC, MD, PA, and OH. But this Saturday I was fortunate to participate in the Kids Sports Spectacular 2011, hosted by United Spinal Association, at the Wells Fargo Center in [..}
Kids Sports Spectacular Coming Up!
by on August 8, 2011
We are proud to be a “Sports Fan” Event Sponsor at the United Spinal’s Annual Kids Sports Spectacular. At this special event, kids with disabilities are given the opportunity to try out many different types of adaptive sports, participate in other fun activities, meet new friends, win prizes [..}
Leaving The Wheelchair Behind
by on August 1, 2011
A few months ago I had the pleasure of meeting Laura Krueger, a physical therapist at the White Bear Lake School District here in Minnesota. She introduced myself and the rest of my crew to a few of her students. They were a fun bunch! In this video, Laura tells the story of Amber, one of her [..}
