Kids Who Count

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Veterans Day 2025: Thank You to All Who Have Served 🇺🇸

Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, dedication, and sacrifice. We are grateful for you today and every day.

**Happy Veterans Day from Kids Who Count**

11/10/2025

Wait time matters: Why pausing helps your child communicate 🤐⏰

One of the most powerful things you can do for your child's language development? Stop talking and wait.

I know—it feels unnatural! We want to fill the silence and help our kids. But here's what happens when you pause...

When you give your child 5-10 seconds of silence after asking a question or making a comment, you're giving their brain time to:

👉 Process what you said
👉 Formulate their own response
👉 Build confidence to communicate
👉 Practice problem-solving

11/07/2025

Our son Moses has been thriving since joining Kids Who Count! From the moment the therapists walk in, he lights up with the biggest smile. They go above and beyond to make every visit special!

Kids Who Count’s impact has been life-changing, they opened our eyes to what Moses's world could look like. They've helped our entire family navigate life with a hearing loss diagnosis, connecting us with an incredible community we didn't know existed.

We are forever grateful for this amazing organization. -Moses’ Mom

🥰

11/05/2025

📚 What to Read Wednesday 📚 This week's pick: "From Head to Toe" by Eric Carle

This interactive classic is perfect for early intervention! As children follow along with animals who wiggle, stomp, and clap, they're building:

✨ Gross motor skills - Encouraging movement and body awareness
✨ Following directions - Simple, repetitive commands kids can copy
✨ Self-confidence - Every "I can do it!" builds their sense of accomplishment
✨ Language development - Learning body parts and action words

Try this: Act out each movement together! Let your little one lead sometimes too.
Even small movements count as big wins! 🎉

11/03/2025

11/03/2025

🌟 SIBLING CREW 🌟

Calling all amazing siblings ages 6-13! Does your brother or sister have special needs? Join our Sibling Crew for a fun-filled evening just for YOU!

✨ What we offer:
Fun activities designed just for siblings
Group discussions with kids who "get it"
Delicious dinner included

📅 When: November 4th, 5:00 - 6:30 PM 📍 Where: Kids Who Count, Salem

Being a sibling to someone with special needs makes you pretty special too!
Come connect with other kids who understand your unique experience.

11/01/2025

🌺 ¡Feliz Día de los Mu***os! 🌺

Happy Day of the Dead!

Today and every day, we take a moment to celebrate and remember those we love, cherish, and miss with joy, beautiful colors, and vibrant decorations! We honor their memories by sharing stories, cooking traditional dishes, and creating stunning altars that reflect their lives and personalities.

Learning & Loving Together, we keep their legacies alive and close to our hearts.

10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃 From all of us at **Kids Who Count Early Intervention**

Wishing your family a safe and spook-tacular Halloween filled with fun, laughter, and lots of treats! We're so grateful for our amazing families and the joy you bring to our community every day.

Enjoy the festivities! 👻🍬🦇

10/29/2025

🎃 Making Halloween Magical for Every Child 🎃

Halloween can be an exciting but overwhelming time for children with disabilities.

Here are some ways we can support our little ones:

✨ Practice makes comfortable - Use social stories and role-play to prepare for trick-or-treating, costumes, and doorbell ringing

🧩 Sensory-friendly choices - Consider costume comfort, offer alternatives to face paint, and bring noise-canceling headphones for sensitive ears

🗣️ Communication supports - Use picture cards, AAC devices, or simple scripts like "trick or treat" to help kids interact confidently

♿ Accessibility matters - Plan routes with wheelchair-friendly paths and homes with ramp access

🏡 Create alternatives - Host smaller gatherings, participate in trunk-or-treats, or celebrate at home if traditional trick-or-treating feels like too much

Early intervention specialists can work with families NOW to develop strategies that turn Halloween from stressful to successful. Every child deserves to experience the magic of the season in a way that works for them.

Does your child need support navigating Halloween or other social experiences?
Reach out to learn how early intervention can help.

10/27/2025

We love celebrating every success - big and small - with our wonderful families.

Watching little ones take their next big step into preschool fills our hearts with so much joy! Each milestone, every "aha!" moment, and all the growth we've witnessed together are truly special.

To our families: Thank you for trusting us with your precious children during these important early years. We can't wait to hear about all the amazing adventures ahead!

10/24/2025

We're so grateful to have you as part of our community! One of our Kids Who Count team members won 25 drinks for our office, and you generously delivered them to us. Your kindness and support mean the world to our team!

Welcome to Payson, Seven Brew - we can't wait to see your business thrive here!

10/22/2025

Meet Aaron!💙

When Aaron was born underweight and struggled with eating, we didn't know where to turn. Finding Kids Who Count changed everything for our family.

Through their dedicated therapy services, Aaron has made incredible strides! He's now taking food orally – something we once only hoped for. But it's more than just the physical progress. Aaron has grown so much more confident around food, and that confidence lights up our whole family.

The biggest gift? We finally feel like we have a safety net. We're not navigating this alone anymore. With Kids Who Count's support, we're working toward our ultimate goal: getting Aaron off his feeding tube.

We're so grateful for the care, expertise, and hope they've given us. 💚