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Parenting > School Years
What to Say When Strangers Stare at Your Child in Public
...situation could easily knock you off balance. The parent who can say "She has autism. She's doing great." and keep moving is not performing for the stranger....the stranger. They're protecting their own bandwidth. The Three-Second Assessment. Before you say anything, ask yourself: does this person need a response?...
Medical > Psychiatry
When Behavior Becomes Self-Harm: A Parent's Guide to Managing Self-Injurious Behavior in Children with Intellectual Disabilities
...intuitive. Here's how to navigate the intervention hierarchy from functional assessment to psychiatric evaluation to crisis care. What Self-Injurious Behavior...most often in children with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, autism, or both. In this population, SIB isn't rare. It's the norm. That doesn't...
Medical > Pediatrics
The Pain Your Child Can't Tell You About: A Parent's Guide to Recognizing Discomfort in Nonverbal Children
...self-report. Most parents don't know they exist. This is how you use them. Why Behavioral Pain Indicators Matter. Children with intellectual disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy, and other conditions that affect communication are at significantly higher risk for untreated pain. Studies show that pain in this...
Health > Diagnosis
The Neuropsychological Evaluation: A Complete Guide for Parents
...neuropsychological evaluation is a comprehensive assessment that measures how your child's brain processes...management strategies, or suspected conditions like autism, ADHD, or learning disabilities that require formal...evaluation measures cognitive domains that other assessments miss. A child who reads at grade level but can't...
Health > Diagnosis
Getting Diagnosed as an Adult: The Late Autism and ADHD Discovery
...one was looking. Late diagnosis of autism and ADHD is not rare. It's a documented...It's a documented pattern, driven by assessment tools designed for children who present...Childhood Diagnosis Misses So Many. Autism and ADHD are both diagnosed using...ADHD and during early development for autism. That requirement is meant to distinguish...
Health > Diagnosis
How to Fight an Insurance Denial for Your Child's Autism or ADHD Evaluation
...alternative, less expensive assessments could provide the same information....office or a school-based assessment, both of which cost less...check. The DSM-5 criteria for autism and ADHD require documented...an IEP based on a school assessment, the insurer may argue the...evaluation pathway, even though EI assessments...
Health > Alternative Medicine
Music Therapy and Art Therapy: When Creative Interventions Become Medical Treatment
You've heard that music therapy "works" for autism. A friend mentioned art therapy helped her daughter with anxiety. Your...supervision. Like MT-BC therapists, ATRs work within a clinical framework: assessment, treatment planning, and documentation. The credential signals two things:...
Financial > Grants
Therapy Grants for Autism, Speech, and OT When Insurance Says No
...medical necessity from your child's provider A recent therapy evaluation or assessment report Pull these together before you start applying. Incomplete applications...takes time you'd rather spend on your child's care. National Grants for Autism-Related Therapies These are the programs with the...
Research > Clinical Trials
Advancing Care and Treatment for People with Special Needs Through Research
...Medical tests and brain scans Behavior and learning assessments Trials of new treatments or therapies Research...many advances in understanding conditions like autism, Down syndrome, and learning disabilities. This...interventions and support. For example, research on autism has increased understanding of the many different...
Medical > Psychiatry
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Key Strategies for Optimal Management
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder: Diagnosis,...often misunderstood, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),...this condition. What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? ASD,...Spectrum Disorder? ASD, or Autism Spectrum Disorder, is...severe. Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder One...behavior and neurological assessments. Treatment: Tailored...
Medical > Neurology
Medically Understanding Seizures in Special Needs Individuals: A Comprehensive Guide
...is particularly true for those with neurodevelopmental disorders, like autism or cerebral palsy, where the brain's atypical development may make them...how the brain functions. Understanding Different Types of Seizures The assessment of seizures involves understanding the various types. The two primary categories...
Financial > Grants
Funding for iPads and Mobile Devices
...to securing funding for iPads and mobile devices for special needs is a testament to human resilience and community spirit. It begins with a clear assessment of needs. Understanding whether the device will serve as...