DSNWK

Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas, was recently announced as the recipient of a $399 grant from Midwest Energy, Inc. for it’s Kid-Link program.

The grant award will be used to purchase a Boardmaker Plus Program. 

The Boardmaker is a program to create visual schedules, communication books, interactive activities and speech boards.  This system can be used for infant’s, toddler’s or older children regardless of their abilities.  It will aid communication between parents and children as an environmental prompt to help children remember what is expected of them in a certain activity or routine.  The program may help prevent or reduce challenging behaviors, support social competence, and enhance memory.  By using this program, children will be better prepared for their transition into school.

The DSNWK Kid-Link program provides a full range of early intervention services to infant and toddlers from birth through two years of age in their natural living environment.