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Pathways for Inclusion is proud to announce Amelia Ault, sophomore at Edison High School, as the newest recipient of the Community CHIME Award, recognizing her exceptional leadership and commitment to creating inclusive opportunities within Jefferson County. The Community CHIME Award was established by Pathways for Inclusion to recognize individuals who actively strengthen our community through Compassion, Heart, Inclusion, Mentorship, and Empowerment — the core values repres

The Pathways for Inclusion board is pleased to announce Fabian Rosel - FNP, APRN, PMHNP, PMHS Alliance Integrated Care as our first recipeint of our Community CHIME Award. Fabian was nominated by his colleague, Ashley Thompson. Ashley described Fabian as dedicated to providing quality mental health services to children in the Ohio Valley, and also noted his meaningful mentorship to training his staff to be the best and most equipped resources that they can be to their famili

We are thrilled to formally introduce The Pathways for Inclusion Family Resource Center - Where passion meets purpose. Pathways for Inclusion was created to bring meaningful resources, support, and connection to our rural community—serving families and individuals with disabilities with care, dignity, and hope. This is more than a resource center. It’s a place where families feel seen, supported, and empowered every step of the way. We are so excited to begin introducing our

A Blue Envelope of Relief: Bringing Peace of Mind to Ohio Families As a mom to an autistic child, one of my biggest fears has always been what would happen to him if I couldn't be there to communicate his needs. My son is nonverbal, and the thought of him being in an emergency situation (a car accident, a medical crisis, even a simple traffic stop) without the ability to express his health and safety needs has always caused me incredible stress. That's why I'm so proud and re

Kendall Behavioral Solutions Holiday Guide: Our Favorite Toys for Kids With Special Needs At Kendall Behavioral Solutions, we believe the best toys don’t just entertain, they support growth, spark confidence, and invite kids to build skills in a joyful, low‑pressure way. This holiday season, we’re excited to share some of our favorite toys available locally at Deluxe Toy & Hobby, located in Martins Ferry, Ohio. Each of these items has been hand-picked by our team for its ther

How SLPs and Families Can Support Children at the Table Family gatherings are often centered around food—holiday meals, birthday parties, backyard cookouts, or Sunday dinners. While these events bring joy and connection for many, they can be stressful for children with feeding difficulties and for the caregivers who support them. What appears to be “picky eating” is often much more complex. For children with pediatric feeding disorders (PFD) or sensory, developmental, medical

With winter approaching and cold weather settling in, it can be challenging to get kids outside to play. Many malls offer great play areas for young children to work on balance and coordination, and local libraries and community centers often host fun activities for little ones as well. At home, you can set up an obstacle course using pillows, blankets, and couch cushions. You can also have a family freeze-dance party and pretend to balance like a figure skater or slide like