Children's Care

About this original series

These episodes portray issues and/or success stories surrounding children and families with special needs. In particular we will discuss medically fragile conditions as well as behavioral issues like autism. Our goal is to provide resources to help these children. With more than 60% of our children exhibiting behavioral conditions, we are a leading resource in autism and its treatment.

# Episodes
9 episodes
Rating
TV-G

Episodes of Children's Care

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  Smart Table for Smart Thinking
  
  This product demonstration for the Smart Table is very much like the Smart Boards used in our classrooms as an assistive technology device. Through its use, children can interact with the images they see on the screen and it can be used in a variety of ways including interacting with the internet.
  - Release date
    
    Feb 24, 2010
  - Runtime
    
    03:27
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  Children's Care MallWalk 2010
  
  This video collage of pictures shows the many individuals and teams that support the worthy cause that is the mission of Children's Care. This year the collective total was more than $75,000, a new record. Close to 1,000 walkers showed up this special day so that kids served by us can more fully reach their individual potentials. There were clowns, cheerleaders, Star Wars fans and so many great people from the community.
  - Release date
    
    Feb 12, 2010
  - Runtime
    
    08:15
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  The Story of Stephen
  
  While the cause and cure for autism are far from being determined, the therapies and treatment are necessary and vital. Stephen has autism and as puberty arrived, Stephen needed a change to combat his aggressive tendencies. This story demonstrates the success Stephen has had through the eyes of his family.
  - Release date
    
    Nov 18, 2009
  - Runtime
    
    09:14
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  Lucas
  
  This episode chronicles the life and times of Lucas, a child served at Children's Care. Lucas is a medically fragile patient and student who has a rare condition called Lissencephaly. Through the unique environment and infrastructure here, Lucas is able to receive the special medical attention he requires as well as an education. Hear his story told by his parents, Bob and Darla. Lucas' life is further discussed in "Lights from Lucas," a book written by his father, Bob Vander Plaats.
  - Release date
    
    Nov 17, 2009
  - Runtime
    
    21:44
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  The Child
  
  This video depicts what Children's Care Hospital and School is all about: healthcare, education and love. Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with an additional facility in Rapid City, Children's Care provides help for those with special needs. Providing education, medical care, outreach, inpatient and outpatient therapies, we are truly a unique organization whose continuum of care is matched by few others.
  - Release date
    
    Nov 17, 2009
  - Runtime
    
    12:55
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  Do It Yourself Adapted Switch Toys
  
  This episode illustrates how you can devise switch toys for children with special needs or mobility issues.
  - Release date
    
    Nov 6, 2009
  - Runtime
    
    09:32
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  In Home Behavioral Therapy
  
  Not all children with behavioral issues need be enrolled
  - Release date
    
    Nov 6, 2009
  - Runtime
    
    05:34
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  Elf Yourself
  
  Even children with special needs have very special hearts as this episode demonstrates
  - Release date
    
    Nov 6, 2009
  - Runtime
    
    02:02
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  Hope Realized
  
  This video depicts two stories of men with orthotic and prosthetic needs.
  - Release date
    
    Nov 6, 2009
  - Runtime
    
    05:17