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Sesame Street

‘Sesame Street’ Unveils Character With Autism

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.

Aimee Sharp
welcome to grow

Welcome to GROW Online Community

Welcome to GROW! We provide specialized products, educational resources and support to help keep children with medical needs at home with their families.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Feeding Your Young Child

Tips for Feeding Your Young Child

Healthy nutrition supports optimal growth and development of your child. Feeding your young child health foods means healthy habits start early.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
ENFit Enteral Connectors

The New ENFit Enteral Connectors for Feeding Tubes and More

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

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
tube-fed child

Caring for a Tube-Fed Child: Top Ten Emotional Issues

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.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Music Therapy for children with Special Needs

Music Therapy for Children with Special Needs

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

Julian Perez
Pediatric Hospital Rankings

Congratulations to the U.S. News Best Children’s Hospitals 2015-16

Wishing a congratulations to all the best children's hospitals that made it into the top twelve Honor Roll list named by U.S. News and World Reports.

Aimee Sharp
Helpful links and resources

GROW Community Helpful Links and Resources

Helpful links and resources for families of children with special needs.

Aimee Sharp
Via Stateline

Lawmakers Look To Improve Care For Kids With Complex Needs

By Christine Vestal, Stateline, featured in Disability Scoop Finding care for children with medically complex or rare conditions can force parents to tap into networks of highly specialized physicians and hospitals scattered around the country. This is especially challenging when the children are covered by Medicaid, because each state-run program has a different benefit package,… Continue reading Lawmakers Look To Improve Care For Kids With Complex Needs

Aimee Sharp
Tube Feeding Your Child at Home

Tips for Adjusting to Tube Feeding Your Child at Home

Tube feeding your child at home may take some getting used to but you will get the hang of it with support from family, friends and your healthcare team.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
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