The Center for Childhood Development

10/31/2025

The Kalamazoo crew wishes you a spooktacular Halloween! If you're trick or treating tonight, stay safe. 🎃👻

10/30/2025

So much joy, laughter, and fun at our Trunk or Treat this year! 🎃
We love creating spaces where all kids can be themselves—free to move, explore, and engage in ways that honor their needs.
Thank you to our staff, volunteers, and families for making this event such a heartwarming reminder of why we do what we do! 💜

10/30/2025

We work closely with family and caregivers during treatment. ❤️ Everyone will be learning and growing together - strengthening relationships and giving you the tools to nurture their potential.

10/29/2025

Throwback to this conversation had with one of our kiddos…
Kiddo: "Do you know I work here?"
Caitlyn: "What’s your job?"
Kiddo: "PLAY!"
Work disguised as play. 🥸 We love this. ❤️

10/28/2025

Kiddos are invited to dress up for Halloween if they have a session on Friday, October 31. We can't wait to see what they have in store for us.

10/27/2025

Does your child have trouble speaking or use AAC? Try the FREE IssieSays app by Beit Issie Shapiro Use your smart phone for Trick or Treating success this Halloween!

Great for quick “on the go” messages

• Create 1-4 buttons
• Use white or black background
• Search for images or use your own
• Record audio
• Available on iOS or Android
• Search “IssieSays”
• HOLD THE SETTINGS ICON DOWN for 5 secs to program!

10/24/2025

Last night’s Trunk or Treat was so fun! 🎃

10/23/2025

Did you know Target has adaptive Halloween costumes for kids with differences? This makes our hearts so happy. ❤️ 🎃 👻

Kids with wheelchairs can now dress up like a pirate on a ship or a princess in a carriage

10/22/2025

🎃 Join us for a night of fun games, sweets, and treats for all. TOMORROW Thursday, October 23rd, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM in the parking lot of our Jenison location. There will also be non-food and allergy friendly options available. Kids of all ages and their families are welcome.

RSVP and Add to Your Calendar ✅

https://www.addevent.com/event/fy26835504

10/21/2025

Here's a fun seasonal activity from Special Education Free Printables Directory… 🎃

10/16/2025

🎃 Join us for a night of fun games, sweets, and treats for all. Thursday, October 23rd, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM in the parking lot of our Jenison location. There will also be non-food and allergy friendly options available. Kids of all ages and their families are welcome.

RSVP and Add to Your Calendar ✅

https://www.addevent.com/event/fy26835504

10/14/2025

Shared post from Autism Little Learners

I want to invite you to something truly special. 💕

It's called The AAC Experience—a two-night event designed to open your heart, deepen your understanding, and give you practical tools you can use right away with your students.

Here's what's happening:

💬 Night 1 (October 20th at 6 pm CT): Understanding through lived experience
You'll hear from autistic advocate Jordyn Zimmerman, who didn't gain access to a robust AAC device until she was 18 years old. Jordyn will share her story, what it felt like to be without AAC for so long, and why there are no prerequisites for giving children access to a robust AAC system.

⚠️ Important: This session is LIVE only. There will be no replay. If you want to hear Jordyn's powerful story and insights, you'll need to join us live.



📚 Night 2 (October 21st at 6 pm CT): Immediate classroom application
I'll be leading an AAC masterclass, sharing simple, practical strategies you can start using the very next day with your non-speaking students. From modeling AAC to weaving it into everyday routines, you'll walk away with confidence and clarity.

✅ A limited replay of Night 2 will be available if you can't attend live.

✨ This is more than training—it's a chance to connect the lived experience of an AAC user with practical strategies and to strengthen your ability to support every child's right to communicate.

And the best part?
🎟 Registration is just $7 for both nights.

👉 Sign up for The AAC Experience here.

The AAC Experience is a 2-night live event where you’ll hear directly from non-speaking autistic advocate Jordyn Zimmerman and leave with practical AAC strategies you can use right away.