Carethriving

01/08/2026

Minnesota's Special Needs Children and Families deserve better. Carethriving supports accountability from elected officials who abuse public support systems.

01/02/2026

Fries are salty! 🍟 In this calm, slow-paced sensory learning video, children explore French fries using clear visuals, simple language, and extended processing time. 💚

Fries are salty! 🍟 In this calm, slow-paced sensory learning video, children explore French fries using clear visuals, simple language, and extended process...

01/01/2026

Happy New Years! Here’s to new goals, fresh starts, and countless wins in 2026. From all of us at Carethriving! 💚

12/26/2025

Join us in a fun, gentle, sensory activity for toddlers, preschoolers, and early Kindergarten learners! Explore a hard boiled egg using all five senses with clear visuals, simple language, and extended time to observe and interact. 💚

Join us in a fun, gentle, sensory activity for toddlers, preschoolers, and early Kindergarten learners! Explore a hard boiled egg using all five senses with ...

12/24/2025

From all of us at Carethriving.
May your Christmas be filled with Love and Peace. 💚

12/23/2025

Not sure what a special-needs parent really needs? This simple gift can make a huge difference. Give it for the holidays and Christmas, or at any time just to show your care. 💚

Not sure what a special-needs parent really needs? This simple gift can make a huge difference. Give it for the holidays and Christmas, or at any time just ...

12/19/2025

“Donuts Are Sweet!” — a fun, gentle, sensory activity for toddlers, preschoolers, and early Kindergarten learners! 💚

Welcome to “Donuts Are Sweet!” — a fun, gentle, sensory activity for toddlers, preschoolers, and early Kindergarten learners! Explore a donut using all five ...

12/19/2025

Looking for high-contrast, accessible learning tools? 🍩 Our latest video, "Donuts Are Sweet! — A Five Senses Exploration," is now live! This episode is specifically designed to be CVI-friendly and features Roman Word Bubbling to support literacy and visual scanning. Whether you are an SLP, TVI, or a parent at home, this gentle sensory activity helps toddlers and preschoolers engage with the world at their own pace.

Key Features: AAC-supported vocabulary, fine motor encouragement, and extended processing time.

How to play: Grab some real donuts (or play food) and follow along!

12/15/2025

From all of us at Carethriving.

12/12/2025

LET THEM EAT CAKE! 😍

A high-contrast, CVI-friendly sensory food activity supporting AAC users, extended processing time, fine motor skills, and children with GMFCS II–V motor nee...

12/12/2025

Cake Is Soft! 🍰
This week’s sensory food play activity helps kids explore texture, build fine motor skills, and learn new words at their own pace. Designed with CVI-friendly visuals, slow, intentional pacing, and Roman Word Bubbling to support AAC users, emergent communicators, and children with complex needs.

Perfect for early intervention, special education, GMFCS II–V, sensory processing support, and hands-on learning at home or in the classroom. Use real food or pretend food—either way, kids stay engaged while practicing communication, attention, and exploration.

✨ Watch the full episode now — visit Carethriving Kids on YouTube!
New videos every Friday at 5 AM PST / 8 AM EST.

12/07/2025

🚨 If you are one of the 90,000 OHP holders in Lane County this will affect you! Serious concerns about "continuity of care" are being raised due to a reported lack of transition plan by OHA to identify high risk individuals with Lane County OHP coverage shifting from Pacific Source to Trillium. OHA is offering a 'listening session" to hear your concerns.

Cottage Grove: Saturday, December 6, 12–1:30 p.m. at the Cottage Grove Community Center.

Florence: Tuesday, December 9, 6–7:30 p.m. at the Siuslaw Public Library.

Eugene/Springfield: Thursday, December 11, 6–7:30 p.m. at the Graduate by Hilton Eugene.

Please consider attending in-person or virtually and ask questions. This impacts high risk individuals, children, and those with medically complex needs. Click link for info https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=6GOOZTmNnEmPSBOtyUUvTBPsizfzudFGvZSswtbOguFUMFpXWjBVMDZQRFJJRVVJVkI3SkdGRTlNSC4u&route=shorturl