If you feel like your house needs a visit from a “Supernanny” who knows about disabilities, such a person does exist, in Chicago at least.

Jamie Powers has cerebral palsy herself and uses her experience as a person with a disability to help parents better understand and work with their children with developmental disabilities.

Rather than going to a formal therapy environment, Powers comes to the family. She provides support in whatever environment is proving difficult for the child — whether home, school or even public spaces like the zoo. Powers then uses toys and play activities to help focus the child.

Aside from individual families, Powers is also helping community organizations like churches better include families who have a child with a disability. Small steps like dimming lights or lowering the volume can make a big difference, she told the Naperville Sun.

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