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The More We Know About Autism, The More We Can Accept and Include the 5+ Million with Autism

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|Date: April 06, 2021
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The More We Know About Autism, The More We Can Accept and Include the 5+ Million with Autism

By Kari Tanta, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Rehab Manager Children’s Therapy and Kimberleigh Bechtolt, Community En ...

By Kari Tanta, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Rehab Manager Children’s Therapy and Kimberleigh Bechtolt, Community Engagement Associate, Washington Autism Alliance While April has long been known as Autism Awaren ...

April 06, 2021
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Core Workout for Kids

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|Date: March 23, 2021
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Core Workout for Kids

By occupational therapists Loren Burnett, OTR/L & Madeleine McBroom, OTR/L, Children’s Therapy at Val ...

By occupational therapists Loren Burnett, OTR/L & Madeleine McBroom, OTR/L, Children’s Therapy at Valley Medical Center Performing these exercises will help your child build core muscles, supporti ...

March 23, 2021
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Prevent Possible Childhood Cannabis Exposure at Home

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|Date: March 23, 2021
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Prevent Possible Childhood Cannabis Exposure at Home

By Natalie Carroll, MS, CCC-SLP, Valley Medical Center’s Children's Therapy Since retail cannabis stores ...

By Natalie Carroll, MS, CCC-SLP, Valley Medical Center’s Children's Therapy Since retail cannabis stores opened in Washington state in 2014, accidental marijuana/cannabis exposure calls to the Washing ...

March 23, 2021
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Emotional Regulation and Your Child

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|Date: November 11, 2020
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Emotional Regulation and Your Child

by Loren Burnett, Occupational Therapist, Children’s Therapy Major changes in routine due to COVID-19, in ...

by Loren Burnett, Occupational Therapist, Children’s Therapy Major changes in routine due to COVID-19, including virtual schooling, decreased social and play opportunities, and limited access to commu ...

November 11, 2020
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Re-Thinking Halloween in Pandemic Times: Frightfully Fun Tips for Celebrating Safely

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|Date: October 13, 2020
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Re-Thinking Halloween in Pandemic Times: Frightfully Fun Tips for Celebrating Safely

by Kari Tanta, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Rehab Manager, Children’s Therapy If you are like me and have read head ...

by Kari Tanta, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Rehab Manager, Children’s Therapy If you are like me and have read headlines such as “CDC says no trick-or-treating” or “Halloween is cancelled,” your heart likely su ...

October 13, 2020
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Adaptive Toys for Children with Disabilities—Toys to Adapt, Toys to Borrow, Toys to Keep!

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|Date: October 12, 2020
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Adaptive Toys for Children with Disabilities—Toys to Adapt, Toys to Borrow, Toys to Keep!

by Megan Lesh, OT, Children’s Therapy, Valley Medical Center The HuskyADAPT toy adaptation project is an ...

by Megan Lesh, OT, Children’s Therapy, Valley Medical Center The HuskyADAPT toy adaptation project is an organization through the University of Washington that teaches students, engineers, clinicians, ...

October 12, 2020
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Suicide Prevention: Help for Kids and Teens

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|Date: September 21, 2020
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Suicide Prevention: Help for Kids and Teens

by Kari J. Tanta, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Children’s TherapySeptember is suicide prevention month. Though a ye ...

by Kari J. Tanta, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Children’s TherapySeptember is suicide prevention month. Though a yearly event, suicide prevention month 2020 highlights a heightened need for all of us to take ti ...

September 21, 2020
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Pondering Pandemic Learning Pods

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|Date: September 02, 2020
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Pondering Pandemic Learning Pods

by Kari Tanta, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Children’s Therapy Clinic Pandemic pods? What are those you might ask? ...

by Kari Tanta, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Children’s Therapy Clinic Pandemic pods? What are those you might ask? Perhaps you are experiencing feelings of anxiety or anger related to a current situation that i ...

September 02, 2020
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How to Get Your Child with Suspected Disabilities or Developmental Delays Identified, Evaluated and Into an Early Intervention Program with Child Find

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|Date: August 12, 2020
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How to Get Your Child with Suspected Disabilities or Developmental Delays Identified, Evaluated and Into an Early Intervention Program with Child Find

by Natalie Frei, PT, DPT, Children's Therapy Child Find is the process of locating and evaluating childre ...

by Natalie Frei, PT, DPT, Children's Therapy Child Find is the process of locating and evaluating children before age 3 for disabilities and/or developmental delays. IDEA, the Individuals with Disabil ...

August 12, 2020
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Tips to Help Families Prepare for Back-to-School Uncertainty

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|Date: August 10, 2020
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Tips to Help Families Prepare for Back-to-School Uncertainty

by Mike Clark, OTR/L, Children’s Therapy The start of a new school year is a complex event, even for a ty ...

by Mike Clark, OTR/L, Children’s Therapy The start of a new school year is a complex event, even for a typical school year. With the COVID-19 pandemic and other social uncertainty, new challenges have ...

August 10, 2020
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Valley Cancer Services Deemed “An Excellent Accredited Cancer Program” by Commission on Cancer

From Three Surgeries to One: A Valley Patient’s Hernia Surgery Story

How Serious is the Battle of a Bulging Hernia?

The Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Warriors and Survivors

Quench Your Thirst for Health: Discover the Life-Changing Benefits of Staying Hydrated!

Tips for Safe Swimming This Summer

Staying Abreast of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

Mammograms Made a Little Easier with New Washington State Law

Valley Breast Center Team Once Again Accredited in Mammography by the American College of Radiology

TeamBirth Initiative Launches at Valley with Goal to Improve Safety and Quality Outcomes

Valley’s Win in Local Cord Blood Donation Competition Helps Increase Community Supply, Saves More Lives

The Fight for Equity in the World of Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding

Be Car Seat Savvy

The Ultimate Guide for Spook-tacular Good Time

Helping Your Child Through Common Fears + Resources for Talking about School Shootings or Other Tragic Events in the News

Breaking Barriers: Supporting Students with Essential Hygiene Supplies

Valley Receives $6 Million Grant to Advance Cancer Center Expansion

Valley Proudly Raises the Pan-African Flag in Honor of Black History Month

The More We Know About Autism, The More We Can Accept and Include the 5+ Million with Autism

The More We Know About Autism, The More We Can Accept and Include the 5+ Million with Autism

Core Workout for Kids

Core Workout for Kids

Prevent Possible Childhood Cannabis Exposure at Home

Prevent Possible Childhood Cannabis Exposure at Home

Emotional Regulation and Your Child

Emotional Regulation and Your Child

Re-Thinking Halloween in Pandemic Times: Frightfully Fun Tips for Celebrating Safely

Re-Thinking Halloween in Pandemic Times: Frightfully Fun Tips for Celebrating Safely

Adaptive Toys for Children with Disabilities—Toys to Adapt, Toys to Borrow, Toys to Keep!

Adaptive Toys for Children with Disabilities—Toys to Adapt, Toys to Borrow, Toys to Keep!

Suicide Prevention: Help for Kids and Teens

Suicide Prevention: Help for Kids and Teens

Pondering Pandemic Learning Pods

Pondering Pandemic Learning Pods

How to Get Your Child with Suspected Disabilities or Developmental Delays Identified, Evaluated and Into an Early Intervention Program with Child Find

How to Get Your Child with Suspected Disabilities or Developmental Delays Identified, Evaluated and Into an Early Intervention Program with Child Find

Tips to Help Families Prepare for Back-to-School Uncertainty

Tips to Help Families Prepare for Back-to-School Uncertainty