Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley

70% of the children we serve are under age 6 when the brain is developing most rapidly. Your support makes a difference in these formative years for children like Ben. Please make a gift before our fiscal year ends on August 31. Donate at: bit.ly/3syXPdX

Ben's pediatrician gave a referral to @eastersealsdfvr so Ben wouldn’t miss out on support during his early phases of development. Within five months, his strength and stability improved and he is keeping up with his toddler peers this summer.

Ben took his first steps when he was 11-months-old, but frequent falls and injuries followed. Gross motor delays were impacting his safety, yet his delays weren’t significant enough to qualify for the state’s Early Intervention services.

With great biking weather outside, caregivers often ask our #PhysicalTherapy team if they have tips to help their child ride a bike. Our PT Josephine has a wonderful guide for parents on how to help kids learn! Read her blog here: bit.ly/3y1o37O #Biking #HowToBike

You are invited to our #BikeForTheKids at Festival Park in #Elgin on August 27th! Registrations include event-day activities, a taco lunch, beer tent, adapted bike presentation and more while being close to the playground and splash pad. 🚲 💦 bit.ly/3MOhP2x

Planning a Summer Trip? @nytimes shares Accessible Nature: A Trail Guide for #Disabled Hikers nytimes.com/2023/06/19/tra… #TravelTuesday

Thank you to all who empower disabled individuals. "Physicians with #Disabilities bring diversity, valuable perspective:" ama-assn.org/delivering-car… (via @AmerMedicalAssn)

#Seigle Foundation grants surpass $1.0 million mark dailyherald.com/submitted/2023… via @dailyherald Kudus and thanks to the Seigle Foundation #Elgin #Community

Save the date for "Special Kids Day, City Works!" on Saturday, June 10, from noon – 4 p.m., located at Elmhurst City Hall (209 N. York St.). Learn more at: elmhurst.org/1816/Special-K… #Elmhurst #CommunityEvents #PublicWorks #WednesdayWellness

"As children approach #preschool age, they'll often begin to build their understanding of the different sounds that make up words and be able to spot similarities and differences between different words." RT @bbcthp #earlyyears #earlyed #rhymes bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-peo…

Thank you for sharing the importance of early intervention and supports. Our free screenings can help monitor a child's development and can be taken by any caregiver in a child's life: easterseals.com/dfv/programs-a…

Almost all tasks kids do during the day involve some #ExecutiveFunctioning skills. Our latest blog from #OT Kelly, provides a helpful overview of the topic with strategies so children can finish the #School year strong. eastersealsdfvr.wordpress.com/2023/05/04/exe… #Pediatrics

Executive Functioning Strategies for Kids: An OT Perspective  eastersealsdfvr.wordpress.com/2023/05/04/exe…

📢 By filing a witness slip and retweeting, you can make a big difference for I/DD. Your voice matters, and together we can make change happen for those who need our support the most! my.ilga.gov/Hearing/Hearin… CC: @DeserveMoreIL @napervilleACTF @LittleFriendsIL @EasterSealsDFVR

New on our #Blog: #Sleep disturbances in children are common, especially in children with #Autism. #OT Kelly shares tips on "making a child’s bedtime restful and not stressful." Read more at: bit.ly/3KSfST1 #Parenting #Pediatrics

Are you looking for #SensoryFriendly family activities this Spring? @ChicagoParent has compiled this great list of fun ideas to add to your calendar! bit.ly/3wbVbKi

Thanks to @TheKelseyMore for their efforts on inclusive housing! Hope to hear of more stories like Molly's in the #Chicago area.

Welcome to the Loft! A New Mental Wellness Space Opening for #Teens in Suburban #Brookfield nbcchicago.com/news/health/he…

Thank you @StateRepJennLD for your visit and enthusiasm to learn more about the families we serve. We appreciate your time.