Children with CP may have developmental issues that make interacting with others difficult. Here are tips to help your child build social skills.
Up to 80% of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder are selective eaters. Your child with autism may eat fewer fruits and vegetables.
Watch Shield HealthCare’s Registered Dietitian’s video about how to prevent and clear a clog in your child’s feeding tube. Click here to read the article about How to Unclog Your Feeding Tube For more information, see related articles and feeding tube resources here: Skin Care and Your Feeding Tube Tips for Adjusting to Tube Feeding Your… Continue reading Tube Feeding Your Child: How to Unclog Your Feeding Tube Video
A feeding pump backpack (AKA enteral backpack) is a special backpack designed to carry a feeding pump, formula and related supplies.
In this article, originally published by Disability Scoop, learn about the new "Sesame Street" character who has autism-part of an effort to reduce stigma.
Welcome to GROW! We provide specialized products, educational resources and support to help keep children with medical needs at home with their families.
Healthy nutrition supports optimal growth and development of your child. Feeding your young child health foods means healthy habits start early.
Read our most recent article about ENFit by clicking here. By now, you have likely heard about the new ENFit Enteral Connectors and the revised timeline released by the Global Enteral Device Supplier Association (GEDSA). The GROW community wants to make sure that all parents of tube-fed children are aware of the changes that are on… Continue reading The New ENFit Enteral Connectors for Feeding Tubes and More
Parents of a tube-fed child report that the social/emotional issues they deal with daily can be more taxing than the medical complications of tube feeding.
Music therapy for children with special needs works because, children are drawn to music, whether it's a song from their favorite artist, or a soundtrack