Let’s Talk Sensory Needs (Video)
Are you working with a child that has sensory needs? Check out these SmileMakers products perfect for both seeking and avoiding behaviors.
Are you working with a child that has sensory needs? Check out these SmileMakers products perfect for both seeking and avoiding behaviors.
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As children approach discharge at the hospital, the care team is quickly and efficiently trying to coordinate how to get the patient home as safely as possible. We know that children do better in their home environment, so it is usually the team’s goal to get kids there as safely and as fast as possible.
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