Nurture Smart Mobile Spotted!
Check out the Nurture Smart Mobile being used at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. You can see it in the background ...
Therapeutic Infant Toy Review: Nurture Smart Crib Mobile
Child Life Mommy features the Nurture Smart Mobile! Recently, infection control has dramatically impacted the types of toys and therapy tools that ...
Nurture Smart Mobile Receives a Shout Out in The Toy Book!
PlayAbililty Toys was featured in the April 2017 article of the Toy Book! Toys play a crucial role in early childhood development. Every kid is uni...
It’s Down Syndrome Awareness Month- but what does that specifically mean?
Scientifically speaking, “DS is a congenital disorder arising from a chromosome defect, causing intellectual impairment and physical abnormalities ...
Music Therapy
Music - the universal language. We listen to music to soothe our minds, hearts, and souls. The benefit of music is so immediately apparent to us th...
Are you on the spectrum? New self-report can help you find out
We have all heard the statistic that 1 in 66 Americans is diagnosed with autism- but did you ever think that you could be one of them? New self-dia...
Autism Across the Globe
The statistics on autism in the United States of America are accurately and consistently updated. Autism has become a household topic, and with 1 i...
Higher Education to Make Gains Towards Being Accessible to All Levels of Ability
While the US Department of Education is often criticized for cutting funds and the allocation of educational dollars based on standardized test sco...
Animals May Ease Anxiety in Autistic Children
Pets are no longer just fun companions - new research suggests that docile animals, such as guinea pigs, can help to reduce anxiety in autistic chi...
Reading to young children increases brain activity
Parents have long been told to read to their babies and young children as frequently as possible. This simple task nurtures the important bond betw...
Researchers Make Gains in Understanding Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy occurs when a child experiences a lack of oxygen during pregnancy or at birth- but a recent discovery by researchers have found that...
Mothers need to help themselves first before they can help others
Being a mom is hard work, and being a mom to a child with autism poses its own unique challenges. The stress of extra doctor’s appointments and a p...