Area families are taking advantage of a free screening to help ensure their children are developing on track.
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The American Heart Association has awarded Lima Memorial Health System its Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.
Established in 1953 as the Lima and Allen County Clinic, the center has undergone several name changes before officially becoming the Lima Children’s Developmental Center in 1996. It remains the only private, non-profit early intervention and preschool program for special needs children in Allen County.
Staying engaged can be a key factor, not only for the child but also for the mentor. Older kids often say they are bored at school, and teachers may view them as uninterested, which can lead to both sides putting in less effort. Communication and collaboration are essential to changing that narrative.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties is getting the message out that there is hope for people who are dealing with issues like depression, anxiety, or PTSD.
Sens. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) today introduced a resolution to support the designation of May 4 through May 10, 2025, as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week.
April is Autism Acceptance Month. According to the CDC, one in 36 children in the United States have autism. Despite its prevalence, many families still have to wait months before they can get their child in to a specialist to be diagnosed.
March 1 is the start of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! We will be celebrating all month long. Our theme this year is "Step by Step: From Vision to Reality," which is a continuation of 2024's theme that focused on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant, accessibility and inclusion.
Many families with kids aged 0 to 5 attended a community developmental screening Tuesday evening. The Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities hosted the free and public screening at Marimor School to help provide parents an assessment on their child's gross and fine motor skills, hearing, vision, speech as well as regular growth, dental, behavioral needs, and possible autism indicators.