Understanding Regulation and Dysregulation: Helping Children Feel Their Best Every child experiences big feelings, challenges, and moments of overwhelm. Whether your child is 18 months old or 17 years old, developing regulation skills is an important part of learning, communication, relationships, and daily life. What Is Regulation? Regulation is the ability to manage our emotions,…
Each year, in the spirit of giving season, our therapists have the opportunity to nominate families they serve who could use a little extra support. Last year marked the seventh year of our Ascend Adopt-A-Family Giving Program, and it was our biggest one yet! We received a record-breaking 53 family nominations—more than ever before! To…
By Ascend staff Heather Diemel With the holiday season here, it is the perfect time to engage your child in delightful holiday-themed arts and crafts! These not only foster creativity but also provide an excellent opportunity to work on speech and language development. Here are three inclusive crafts tailored to various abilities: 1.…