Infant-Toddler Services Network of Riley County

07/07/2025

🚨PSA: Let Them! Let them….run, jump, climb, fall, explore, fail, succeed, play. Gross motor play is an essential component for child learning and development! So please, LET THEM!

06/03/2025

Thank you to everyone who visited our table at the Riley County Community Baby Shower!

Bernie Fancella

05/13/2025

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32 speakers share their knowledge with parents of autistic children

04/12/2025

So much joy and learning happening at the Infants and Toddlers Services program in Manhattan! Witnessing these little ones explore and grow is truly heartwarming. Thank you for having me come to learn about your program and join an at-home visit and thank you for what you’re doing for the future of Kansas! ✨

04/08/2025

Today, our ITS team had the honor of hosting Rep. Angel Roeser. We sincerely appreciate Rep. Roeser's time, interest, and commitment to learning more about the impact of Infant and Toddler Services in Riley County and the children/families that we serve.

02/27/2025

Several of our providers are spending time learning and presenting at the Kansas Division for Early Childhood conference in Wichita, KS.

Alex and Lori presented on motor development in the first year.

Micah Karl received an award for her service as President of KDEC.

02/06/2025

Please participate in our research clinic for babies 3M-12M on March 7th 8am-5pm. Please share with friends and families.

Here is the link for parents to fill out the eligibility questionnaire.
English: https://earlymarkers.com/emma
Spanish: https://earlymarkers.com/emma-es

Infant Toddler Services of Kansas, serving Riley County, is assisting in a research study conducted by Early Markers, a small research firm funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This study focuses on infant movements in the first year of life and their connection to neurodevelopmental risks, such as ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, intellectual disability, and cerebral palsy.
We are looking for infants between 3-12 months old (corrected age)—both preterm and full-term.

What’s Involved?
✅ A licensed OT/PT will assess your baby’s movements in person and short video recording of your babies movements.
✅ Parents receive a risk assessment report and, if needed, referrals for follow-up care.
✅ Parents will receive $100 for participating.

Upcoming Screening Event:
📅 March 7, 2025
📍 2500 Kimball Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502 (Peace Lutheran Church)

01/13/2025

Need some ideas on how to turn all this snow into language opportunities for your little one? Bundle up and enjoy some of these classic winter activities, while incorporating some speech and language strategies! ❄️⛄️

Use my 10 top speech therapy snow ideas to have some fun during this winter AND target speech and language goals.

10/30/2024

Dear Infant Toddler Services Families,

Due to the forecast of severe weather this afternoon, all in-person home visits for children and families (birth to age 3) with our Infant Toddler Services team will conclude by 3:30 p.m. today. Your provider will reach out to reschedule or, if possible, arrange a virtual visit to ensure we continue supporting your family while keeping everyone safe.

The district, USD 383, is actively monitoring weather conditions and working with area responders to prioritize safety. Current forecasts predict the most severe weather for our area between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

As a reminder, all district protocols are in place to protect students and staff, including sheltering in designated areas if weather sirens are activated.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our children, families, and staff.

Stay safe,
Micah Karl
Program ​Coordinator
785-776-6363

10/16/2024

Trick or Treat in the ‘Ville will take place from 3-5 p.m. Friday, Oct 25. Residents can trick-or-treat with businesses throughout Aggieville. The Aggieville streets will be temporarily shut down to ensure safety as people walk through the area. Starting at 5 p.m., there will be a parade through Aggieville for people to enjoy

10/11/2024

Welcome to our Fall Newsletter! In this edition, we share updates on our recent program growth and key goals for 2025, including improving communication with families through Parent Square and enhancing Medicaid billing accuracy. We also introduce our new logo and discuss an upcoming data system transition. Additionally, we highlight staff achievements, including new certifications in breastfeeding counseling and infant mental health.

10/03/2024

https://www.littlebritchessales.com/

OCTOBER 5 from 8:30 am-12:30 pm National Guard Armory 721 Levee Dr, Manhattan, KS 66502

Little Britches Consignment Sales, LLC is a twice yearly consignment sale event for infant, children, and maternity items. **Now with adult sized clothing!** - Children's items - Used children's items - Baby gear - Used toys - Used children's clothing