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The Gift of Early Intervention

The Gift of Early Intervention Intervention for developmental delays and disabilities is more likely to be effective when it’s provided earlier in life, which is why ESGH’s Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Program is such a gift for so many families.…
Megan, who uses a wheelchair with AAC tablet attached, and her mom.

Taking Care of Caregivers

Taking Care of Caregivers Each family we work with is unique, with their own set of dynamics, but the one constant they all have in common is the presence of a caregiver. A caregiver is someone who, by choice or…
PT Missy Dafler working with a young client to strengthen her legs.

A Day in the Life of a Children’s Physical Therapist

A Day in the Life of a Children’s Physical Therapist Easter Seals Greater Houston’s Children’s Therapy Clinic provides Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy services for clients ages 1-21 years old with developmental delays and disabilities. Our dedicated therapists have specialized…
Kaden posing in front of the Washington monument in DC.

A Recipe for Success

A Recipe for Success While Texas has one of the highest graduation rates in the country for students with disabilities, it’s still nearly 10 percentage points below the state’s overall graduation rate. Easter Seals Greater Houston’s High School/ High Tech…
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2024 Summer Wrap-Up

Summer 2024 Wrap-Up We’re saying goodbye to Summer 2024 with a look back at all the good times we shared across our programs at Easter Seals Greater Houston. From camps to internships, this summer has been full of unforgettable moments,…
Adult Program outside Minute Maid Park

Adult Program Out & About

Adult Program Out & About Easter Seals Greater Houston’s Adult Program (LEAD) is all about creating opportunities for adults with disabilities to connect, grow and enjoy new experiences. For many adults living with disabilities, physical barriers, communication barriers and societal…
ECI Client Levi sitting on the floor with a BIG smile

Overcoming Uncertainty

Overcoming Uncertainty Learning that your child has a developmental delay or disability can be an overwhelming and emotional experience for any parent. The uncertainty can feel paralyzing. Easter Seals Greater Houston’s Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) program is here to offer…
Nyanna's service dog Macy looking up at her.

Work Like A Service Dog

Work Like A Service Dog 🐕‍🦺 We missed “National Work Like A Dog Day” by a few days, but how could we not celebrate our service dogs! One common question ESGH Veterans Program Staff Member Dr. Jennifer Wright gets about…
ESGH staff unloads diapers from the back of a minivan for Hurricane Beryl victims.

Helping Our Community Recover

Helping Our Community Recover A message from our CEO: As I write this more than a week after Hurricane Beryl, thousands of our neighbors are still without power, and internet/cell service is spotty. While the storm was still moving through…
Two instructors lead a therapy group of young families at the Brazos Valley outreach.

ECI Success in Brazos Valley

ECI Success in Brazos Valley In April 2024, the Brazos Valley Outreach began offering group therapy services for speech and specialized skills training to families enrolled in the Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) program. We started with two weekly hour-long group…