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"Spotlight on Pediatric Brain Injury". Gluckstein & Associates Blog. www.gluckstein.com, January 10, 2012.
Gluckstein and Associates interview with Ashley Faux, OT and Jennifer Rosen, PT about ABI services at blueballoon.
"Expelling Bullies". CTV National News : Nov. 30, 2011.
Dr. Cummings states that new legislation in Ontario is setting a good example for the rest of Canada.
"Blueballoon launch". Inside Halton. http://www.insidehalton.com, November 3, 2011.
blueballoon and the IronDames dedicating our Burlington location to Kim Kearns Pace.
Your Health. CHCH News, October 18, 2011.
Maria Hayes interviews Meaghan Lee about her daughter's interdiciplinary treatment at blueballoon with Noreen Donnell, MT and Stephanie Bulk, PT.
"Unique care model boosts kids with special needs." Flamborough Review. www.flamboroughreview.com. October 6, 2011
The Flamborough Review spotlights Kristen McGrath's, OT return to her hometown to work with blueballoon.
"A different way to deal with bullying." Parentcentral.ca. www.parentcentral.ca. October 3, 2011.
blueballoon's Dr. Joanne Cummings suggests a different approach to dealing with children who bully.
"Getting Bullies To Back Off." CTV News, October 1, 2011.
blueballoon's Dr. Joanne Cummings comments on bullying issues.
"Esme’s dramatic progress: Integrated care team takes on complex case." Rehab and Community Care Medicine...
Written by Jess Robinson, Site Director, Burlington, this piece features the challenges and issues pertaining to her client Esme, who was diagnosed with oculoutaneous albbinism.
"9 summer solutions for kids with special needs." parentcentral.ca, June 27, 2011
Are you ready for the summer? This article provides some great ideas on how to keep your kids busy and learing over the break.
"Treating autism: new science highlights what works". Globe and Mail. April 5, 2011.
Dr. Joanne Cummings comments on the treatments currently available.
"Family struggles to find services for daughter with autism", Parentcentral.ca. April 1, 2011. Elms, Natalie.
The story of a courageous family who struggled to find the right help for their 5-year-old daughter Stefanie diagnosed with mild/moderate autism.
"The wrangle over Rango: Is a smoking cartoon a health risk?" The Globe and Mail....
Some feel its inconsequential; others say it’s giving children the wrong impression. blueballoon's Rona Atlas comments on the topic.
"Asking for help". Today's Parent. April 2011. Fillion, Kate.
Typically, mothers don’t ask for help and feel guilty or inadequate when they do. Dr. Revital Ben-Knaz shares her view.
"The Downside of Special". Canadian Family. April 2011. Charles, Jessica.
Insight into the daily challenges and frustrations of parenting children with physical and developmental challenges, delays and learning disabilities.
"Blueballoon program." Making a Difference. Global Toronto, February 16, 2011.
Global's Susan Hay shows how blueballoon is making a difference in our communities.
"What to Do if Your Child is a Bully." Sweet Mama. November 16, 2010
Our very own Dr. Joanne Cummings answers how to address and handle the situation.
"For your kids, is gifted a bad word?" Globe and Mail, November 11, 2010
Read what Dr. Revital Ben Knaz has to say!
"Needing Extra Help." Sweetspot. November 9, 2010
Dr. Revital Ben Knaz and Dr. Rona Atlas, from Blue Balloon Health Services answers the question: My child seems to be falling behind in certain areas at school. How can I offer up extra help without making him feel badly about it?
"Extra/Extra." SNAP: Kitchener/Waterloo. October 1, 2010
Featuring pictures from the Waterloo open house.
"Blue balloon". CTV Toronto Lifetime. CTV News, October 1, 2010
A look into blueballoon featuring founders Heather MacEwen and Stephen MacEwen.
"blueballoon open house." SNAP: Kitchener/Waterloo. September 9, 2010.
SNAP meets our Waterloo team!
"A Little Help Please." Savvy Mom. September 9, 2010.
Getting the kids ready for school developmentaly.
"No time for waiting." The Hamilton Spectator. August 31, 2010. Frketich, Joanna.
blueballoon is featured in Hamilton's TheSpec - "A wide variety of services with little to no wait is exactly what blueballoon offers." And great service of course!
"New Waterloo centre helps special needs children." The Record - Kitchener/Waterloo. August 27,...
An article about a family who needed help NOW and couldn't wait for publicly funded programs.
"blueballoon's Heather MacEwen." Daytime. Rogers Ch.10, August 18, 2010.
An interview with blueballoon's Co-founder Heather MacEwen and a family who moved from Alberta to Toronto for our services. Note: Program has been uploaded in 2 parts.
"Decoding Autism." Canada AM. CTV News, April 26, 2010.
Monday: Two autism experts discuss early diagnosis and intervention and the huge impact it can have on an Autistic child's long-term progress.
Evangelique, mp4, April 23, 2010. Sheridan College: Rhiannon Banda-Scott.
Evangelique's Story: One family's journey with Apraxia and the help they received from blueballoon.
"Up, up and away in blueballoon," Inside Halton.com, www.insidehalton.com, April 19, 2010. Murray, Crawford.
Music therapy program reaches out to children with special needs
"Walking Tall." 16:9. Global News Canada, December 12, 2009.
A story about two special girls in PT CME (Cuevas Medek Exercise) at blueballoon.
"Express Yourself! and blueballoon Join Forces." Embracing Life. Summer, 2008: 2, 7.
The story behind how Express Yourself! partnered up with blueballoon to create a dynamic team!
"Pediatric centre expands its space, programs". The Spec. www.thespec.com, October 25, 2011. Nicole...
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