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Kayla ONeill

Kayla O'Neill has a master's degree in education as well as a bachelor's degree in special education with an emphasis in early childhood education. She has been working as a developmental therapist with babies and toddlers in early intervention since 2012. She is also a mom with two young children.

Congratulations on the new baby in your life!  Whether you are a mom, dad, grandparent, or friend there is so many exciting things to learn about a new child. From the very first moment they are born, they start to learn.  Everything is new to them, so they start to find ways to process information …

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Have you heard of early intervention before?  Maybe your child is in it, your friend’s baby or your doctor has mentioned it. I have worked in early intervention for about 7 years in 3 different states. Although early intervention is a federal special education program…it is run differently depending on the state in which you …

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When you are a new mom it can be overwhelming to see all of the toys, gadgets, and supplies that you need to survive baby’s first year. Which toys will your baby actually use and which ones should you skip? Simple toys that actually encourage development are some of the best ones you can buy …

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Have you heard about the importance of early literacy skills in young children?  Do you know what skills these include? Early literacy skills include Phonemic Awareness – the knowledge and manipulation of sounds in spoken words. Phonics – the relationship between written and spoken letters and sounds. Fluency – the ability to read with accuracy, appropriate rate and …

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