Tag Archives: children with special needs

Developmental Screenings

Every Parents wants a Good Life for Their Child

A child’s path to success begins long before school starts. Often, delays are not recognized until elementary school or later. Early detection of delays and Early Intervention (EI) services can put many children on a typically developing path. Read More ›

Early Intervention Fact Sheet

Information about Summit DD’s Early Intervention service.

Summit DD partners with Ohio Early Intervention to create regional early intervention teams, saving families time, appointments, and confusion. Read More ›

One Parent to Another: The Power of Connecting

When you’re a parent, the list of questions you ask yourself on any given day is endless. Who is taking the kids to soccer practice? What about homework? And so on. But when you’re the parent of a child with special needs that list can get more complex. Is this day care going to be the right fit? Is my child receiving the right supports in school? Should we change her IEP? It’s easy to quickly feel overwhelmed and at times maybe even isolated. Fortunately, you are not! As an Agency Summit DD is here to be your partner, yet, sometimes there is nothing quite like sharing experiences with someone going through exactly the same thing. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the ways that you can connect with parents like you and strengthen your circle of support. Read More ›

Special Needs Financial Planning Resource Guide

Financial planning for the future can be daunting.  But for families with special needs, financial planning can immediately set off a landslide of additional questions. Planning for your child’s short and long term financial future is a challenging exercise, but one that will create a great deal of peace-of-mind in the long run.

We’ve broken down the process for you to help understand what to look for and expect as you embark on creating your financial plan.

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