My Child's Care (Medical Planning) Archives

How to Prepare for a DDA Assessment

Posted on December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 by Nicol Walsh

Here are tips for getting ready for an assessment with the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), which is managed by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). Be sure to send information to the DDA case manager ahead of time and keep a copy. If you save the assessment electronically in Word/Google Documents, Read More

Genetic Testing: Parents Face Many Choices

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Nicol Walsh

A Brief Overview More than 1,000 genetic tests are available. Whether to test is voluntary, and families can consider how the testing might impact social and emotional well-being. Genetic testing is available at various ages and stages through the lifespan. Read on for information about options from pre-birth through adulthood. A directory from the National Read More

Helper Dogs Provide Service, Therapy or Emotional Support

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Nicol Walsh

A Brief Overview Service dogs and therapy dogs have different jobs. Read on to learn more about the differences and how dogs can help people with diverse disabilities. A service dog is trained to support a specific person in unique circumstances. Therapy dogs are chosen by temperament and trained to use closeness and touch to Read More

Holiday Survival Tips For Families with Special Healthcare Needs

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Nicol Walsh

Everyone can get overwhelmed around the Holidays. Routines are disrupted, different or excessive foods might be in easy reach, and emotional triggers can come from many directions. Individuals with disabilities might be especially sensitive to those issues. This article provides a four-part planning guide to help families manage a change in routine, plan for outings, Read More

Stay Cool when Summer Heats Up

Posted on July 20, 2018July 20, 2018 by Nicol Walsh

Summertime brings special challenges for families whose children have special needs. Some medical conditions and medications make individuals particularly susceptible to the heat. Be sure to check with your doctor about which medications might increase heat sensitivity. Keep in mind that extreme heat combined with humidity can make a person even more vulnerable. It’s harder Read More

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PAVE Events during COVID-19

If a training, parent group, IEP clinic, class or any item on our Calendar of Events needs to be postponed or canceled we will state it here. Please make sure you check our Calendar of Events regularly for updates. We will do our best to also share via social media (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, etc.).

During this time, we are following the guidelines with our partner organizations where we host or facilitate our events and their local health department. Of course, we understand you must make the best decision for you and your loved ones, especially if they have an underlying medical condition or other high risks according to the CDC.

For all events where we have asked you to register, we will send you any cancellation, change of location, or other notifications directly to the contact information you provided.

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