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Early Intervention Services

Early Detection

Early Intervention

Adriana Ramirez

Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist

Adriana Ramirez, Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist. Screening, intervention, feeding, infant massage
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ABOUT

Adriana Ramirez

Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist

I have been an occupational therapist with 26 years of experience in the pediatric rehabilitation field. Since day one of my career, I have been dedicated to working with children with severe motor and developmental disabilities. Now, I am more focused on early detection and early intervention from the prevention approach. It is possible to correct the trajectory of a developmental disturbance when it is detected and intervened at an early age.

Consultation

Screening

Autism early detection

Intervention

Sensory Integration

Infant Massage

Paren training

Listening Therapy program

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Services
Bebés en la sala de juegos

Consultations

In a consultation session, we look at parents' concerns regarding the child's development. When something is wrong, Mom and Dad will always have many questions to ask.

Curso para padres online

TESTIMONIALS

Parents Comment

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Beca G.

“My daughter was late in all of her milestones, I made the decision to take her to see Ms Adriana. A few weeks later my daughter was finally walking, making complete sentences and finally started to memorize and learn. My daughter is now seven years old and is academically advanced, all thanks to the therapy services received by Ms. Adriana.”

Cintya S.

“Without a doubt, early intervention is undoubtedly what makes the difference in the quality of life of all those children who in one way or another are born with some condition. Rafael Antonio was diagnosed with agenesis of the corpus callosum and septum pellucidum. At 12 days-old we were lucky and blessed to fall into Adriana's hands and there began our journey hand by hand with her, day by day, week after week, and month by month she was training us to do Rafael's therapies at home. 
Today Rafael Antonio is a 4 years old boy, healthy, active, smart with not handicap. The most important message is to anticipate any possible situation thanks to early intervention.”

Mariana C.

"My second baby, Martina, was a prolonged labor for approximately 26 hours; from that moment, I began to think that my daughter could have some sequel to that delivery. During the first 6-months, I observed that the evolution in her development was not the same as that of my oldest daughter and inevitably compared them: at 5 or 6 months she still included thumbs, she did not raise her head, at 7 mess still could not sit up, she was not able to move like other babies. I talked to my pediatrician and the answer was always that we need to wait until 14 months. I felt that this was not an answer, Adriana evaluated her and observed that something was not right and gave me the diagnosis and told me that we will start working NOW. The therapies had made my daughter start to function like a normal child. Her brain, which was on pause, started running for the first time. Today I advise that it is not healthy to wait, I feel that not having listened to my doctor was the best decision, having waited until 14 months would have meant that she lost part of her life. The kind of help founded in Adriana has no description, is priceless, I always let her know how grateful I am to have found her on my way, this road so difficult to travel for all moms. Today my daughter is an incredibly awake, happy, and intelligent girl.

VIDEOS

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Better brain health | DW Documentary

Better brain health | DW Documentary

Chocolate reduces stress. Fish stimulates the brain. Is there any truth to such popular beliefs? The findings of researchers around the world say yes: It appears we really are what we eat. A study in a British prison found that inmates who took vitamin supplements were less prone to violent behavior. And in Germany, a psychologist at the University of Lübeck has shown that social behavior is influenced by the ingredients consumed at breakfast. But what really happens in the brain when we opt for honey instead of jam, and fish rather than sausage? Scientists around the world are trying to find out. Neuro-nutrition is the name of an interdisciplinary research field that investigates the impact of nutrition on brain health. Experiments on rats and flies offer new insight into the effects of our eating habits. When laboratory rats are fed a diet of junk food, the result is not just obesity. The menu also has a direct influence on their memory performance. The role of the intestinal flora has been known for some time, but scientists are currently discovering other relationships. So-called "brain food" for example: The Mediterranean diet that’s based on vegetables and fish is said to provide the best nutrition for small grey cells. Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fish, for example, protect the nerve cells and are indispensable for the development of the brain - because the brain is also what it eats! -------------------------------------------------------------------- DW Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines. Watch high-class documentaries from German broadcasters and international production companies. Meet intriguing people, travel to distant lands, get a look behind the complexities of daily life and build a deeper understanding of current affairs and global events. Subscribe and explore the world around you with DW Documentary. Subscribe to: DW Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW39zufHfsuGgpLviKh297Q?sub_confirmation=1# DW Documental (Spanish): https://www.youtube.com/dwdocumental DW Documentary وثائقية دي دبليو: (Arabic): https://www.youtube.com/dwdocarabia For more visit: http://www.dw.com/en/tv/docfilm/s-3610 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwdocumentary/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dw.stories
Early Signs of Autism Video Tutorial | Kennedy Krieger Institute
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Early Signs of Autism Video Tutorial | Kennedy Krieger Institute

Want to be part of something big? Kennedy Krieger invites you to join SPARKforAutism, the US’ largest autism research study. Learn more by clicking here https://sparkforautism.org/?code=kki Tutorial On Early Signs of ASD: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Centers for Disease Control, National Institutes of Health, autism advocacy groups and researchers have all drawn attention to the importance of the early detection of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) to make access to early intervention possible. The scientific literature indicates that the average age of ASD diagnosis is 4 years, despite the fact that about half of children with this neurodevelopmental disorder may be detected by age 14 months. The AAP recommends that ASD-specific screeners be administered within pediatric practices beginning at age 18 months. However, these screeners are imperfect and often require parents to provide 'yes' or 'no' answers to questions about the presence of certain behaviors. Yet ASD-related behaviors often present inconsistently, and are intermixed with behaviors seen in typically-developing children. In addition, ASD-related behaviors often differ from typical development in quality, not just in quantity. To improve recognition of the early signs of ASD among pediatricians, parents, and early intervention providers, autism researcher Dr. Rebecca Landa (http://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/faculty-staff/rebecca-landa) of Kennedy Krieger Institute ((http://www.kennedykrieger.org/) has developed a free 9-minute video tutorial on ASD behavioral signs in one-year-olds. The tutorial consists of six video clips comparing toddlers who show no signs of ASD to toddlers who show early signs of ASD. Each video is presented with voice-over explaining how the specific behaviors exhibited by the child, as they occur on screen, are either indicative of ASD or typical child development. Dr. Rebecca Landa is the director of the Kennedy Krieger Institute's Center for Autism and Related Disorders. The videos and information presented within this tutorial were obtained through her research, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, focused on early markers of autism spectrum disorders and early developmental characteristics of children with and without ASD. For more information, please visit http://www.autism.kennedykrieger.org.
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