This series consist of 11 specially selected "A Place of Our
Own" programs that
explore childhood health and special needs issues.
| Series 4 — Special Needs and Health |
11 half hour programs (5.5 hrs.)
| Episode 1: Recognizing Special Needs |
This program is a parent's guide to developmental delays, recognizing and coping with missed milestones in speech, movement, learning, and other areas.
| Airs: July 11 – Aug. 15 | M, F | 12:30 – 1 p.m. |
| Repeats Air: July 15 – Aug. 19 | F, Sat | 5:30 – 6 a.m. |
| Episode 2: Special Needs |
This series helps parents and caregivers get young kids ready to enter school, and offers help on how to care for children with special needs while integrating them into activities with kids of all kinds.
| Episode 3: Speech and Language Development |
Ways to prevent delay in any of the three key language and speech areas are discussed on this show designated for parents and caregivers of young children.
| Episode 4: Autism |
Autism is considered a "spectrum" disorder. The series for caregivers of young kids talks to caregivers and medical professionals about the symptoms and treatment of autism.
| Episode 5: Low Cost Health Services |
The show for caregivers of young children discusses medical and other comprehensive care solutions for low income families, as well as, the need for healthcare to prevent illnesses.
| Episode 6: Planning Healthy Meals |
This program offers menu ideas for nutritious meals that children like.
| Episode 7: Emotional Health |
This program explains the importance of teaching children to identify and label their feelings.
