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What are 504 Plans and IEPs?
When your child reaches the age to begin school registration, many parents feel overwhelmed by everything that needs to be done to set their child up for success. If your child has challenges that...
Encourage or Intervene: Supporting Children During Playground Time
Knowing whether to encourage independence or intervene for support can be tough for caregivers while supervising children at the playground. Playground time is when they develop their social,...
How to Play with Your Baby: Tips From a Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Playing with your baby can feel overwhelming! Social media is full of targeted content advertising the latest toys and contraptions you "absolutely need” to support the development of your child. A...
Breaking Down AAC: What is it & how is it used at Hummingbird?
AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication and refers to tools and strategies to help support speech and language skills. The best part? Anyone can use AAC, and it can be used...
Breaking Down Common Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Terms, Phrases, and Concepts
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is incorporated into almost everything we do in our Academy classrooms! From learning how to stay with a group to understanding emotions and building friendships,...
Daylight Savings: Tips on How to Help Your Child Adjust to the Time Change
When the clocks move forward in the spring, many adults look forward to longer evenings and more sunshine. For children, especially babies and toddlers, the time change can feel confusing and...
Hummingbird’s Calming Page
Calming Resources For Kids, Caregivers, and Teachers Hummingbird's Calming Resources Page for kids is made up of short videos, coloring pages, and games for children to use to help calm their...
DIR Floortime and Play-Based Therapy
What is DIR Floortime Therapy? DIR Floortime is a developmental therapy approach designed to support children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental delays. DIR stands for...
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