It’s Time to Check your Car Seat
Did you know that nearly half of the car seats on the road are used or installed incorrectly?
Learn more about installing a car seat properly and harnessing your child here.
From Your CRIT Counselor: Seeking and Giving Help
When faced with the opportunity to assist someone, our experiences may affect how we respond.
What leads you to help and get involved? What holds you back?
The Benefits of Walking Backward
Taking steps and walking are significant milestones for functional mobility that many parents get excited about.
But did you know that even walking backward is an important milestone? There are many benefits to taking steps or walking backward.
From Your CRIT Counselor: Never Stop Seeking
As a new year begins, let us continue seeking, questioning, and exploring.
These endeavors have led to many successes, discoveries, and growth.
Retinal Cancer
Retinoblastoma is a type of cancer that occurs when the retina's nerve cells have genetic mutations. Learn here the signs and symptoms of retinoblastoma.
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The Beat of Life
Congenital heart defects are diagnosed when abnormal development of the heart or corresponding blood vessels is noted. Learn here the most common signs and symptoms of congenital heart defects.
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From Your CRIT Counselor: Captured Moments
When we pose for a picture, we usually try to give our best side, smile, and posture. What if we did that in life? What if we lived each moment as if it were going to be captured?
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Spinal Cord Injuries and Their Impact on Children
Spinal cord injuries are one of the most severe injuries a child can experience. Learn here the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for spinal cord injuries.
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Cerebral Palsy and How it Impacts Children
Cerebral palsy is found in approximately 1 in 345 children. Understanding cerebral palsy can help family and friends provide the best possible care and support to a child with cerebral palsy.
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Benefits of Therapy for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is the most common motor disorder among children in the United States. While a cerebral palsy diagnosis comes with many life adjustments, proper treatment can improve a child’s quality of life.
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The Importance of Education
January 24 is International Education Day. Although people with disabilities have the right to education, it is common for them to find barriers to accessing it on an equal footing with others.
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From Your CRIT Counselor: The Goal Is The Progress, Not Perfection
Work on progress, not perfection. The goal is to become a better version of yourself. You are not the same person you are now that you were a year ago. Make change intentional.
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI): What it Means for Children and Their Families
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder that impacts thousands of families across the world. Learn here its causes, types, and symptoms.
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