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Therapies > Other
Deep Pressure Therapy and Weighted Blankets: What Parents of Children with Special Needs Should Know
...worked for her has been replicated in children with autism, ADHD, and anxiety disorders. A 2020 randomized...weighted blankets reduced anxiety in children with autism spectrum disorder during dental procedures. The...dopamine while reducing cortisol. The result is a calming effect that can last 20 to 30 minutes after the...
Special Needs > General Special Needs
Weighted Blankets for Special Needs
...developmental disorders, including those with autism and sensory integration needs. Weighted blankets...experience helps individuals relax. Children with autism or other sensory disorder like the sensation of...who are hyperactive, these blankets provide a calming feeling. Some parents have noted that within fifteen...
Assistive Tech > Hardware
What is a Pressure Vest?
For parents of children with autism or ADHD, each day can present new...day can present new struggles for calming their children during a tantrum or...to weighted blankets, that have a calming effect on children with disabilities....vests can be used for children with autism, ADHD, sensory integration disorders,...
Therapies > Occupational
Sensory Integration Through Swings
...but it can be more difficult for individuals with special needs, such as autism. Certain therapeutic tools have emerged as a means of helping individuals...boards, which allow repetitive swinging motion. This action can create a calming sensation for a child, especially if he is overstimulated, in addition to...
Social Engagement > Friends and Family
Two Moms Couldn't Find Reliable Sitters for Their Kids with Autism. So They Built Their Own Network.
...significant care needs have tried calling a local babysitter. They have also...babysitter. They have also stopped calling after the first few went quiet at...first few went quiet at the mention of autism, or arrived unprepared for a nonverbal...market rarely can: teenagers with autism who are bigger and stronger than many...
Parenting > Diagnosis
Early Diagnosis and Independent Assessments: Paving the Path for Your Child's Success
• Autism topped President...medical agenda, calling for increased funding,...be screened for autism twice before the...the incidence of autism: 1 in every 110...disorder on the Autism Spectrum. [And a...the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders...possible outcome. Calling upon an autism expert...Calling upon an autism expert to provide...
Parenting > Diagnosis
Early Diagnosis and Independent Assessments: Paving the Way for Your Child's Success
• Autism topped President...medical agenda, calling for increased funding,...be screened for Autism twice before the...the incidence of Autism: 1 in every 110...disorder on the Autism Spectrum. The rise...the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders...possible outcome. Calling upon an Autism expert...Calling upon an Autism expert to provide...
Health > Treatment
Transitioning to Adult Healthcare: Preparing Your Young Adult with Special Needs for the Move
...don't know a single adult doctor who treats people with cerebral palsy. Or autism. Or Down syndrome. You've been seeing the same pediatrician for 15 years....translating or filling in gaps. Hand over responsibility for small tasks: calling in a prescription refill, scheduling the next appointment, keeping a medication...
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
Sleep and Autism: Evidence-Based Help for Children Who Can't Fall Asleep or Stay Asleep
...approaches alone aren't enough. Here's what the research shows and how to use both. Why Autistic Children Struggle With Sleep. Sleep difficulties in autism aren't one problem. They're a cluster of related challenges: difficulty falling asleep, frequent night wakings, early morning waking, and irregular...
Research > Genetics
Chromosomal Microarray vs. Whole Genome Sequencing: Which Genetic Test Is Right for Your Child?
...enough to identify most chromosome disorders. CMA is the test that finds conditions like 22q11.2 deletion syndrome or Angelman syndrome when a child has autism, developmental delays, or unexplained intellectual disability. Whole exome sequencing (WES) reads the protein-coding portions of your child's genome,...
Research > Funding
Private Foundations Funding Disability Research: A Guide for Advocates and Families
When NIH autism research funding dropped 26% under recent federal...Over the past decade, SFARI (Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative) has funded more than 2,100...Simons Foundation SFARI remains the anchor for autism research. Their grants range from exploratory pilot...
Research > Assistive Tech
Choosing AAC Devices Based on Research: What the Evidence Says About Effectiveness
...staring at dozens of options: tablets loaded with apps, dedicated speech-generating devices, eye-gaze systems,...devices (speech-generating devices, tablets with AAC apps, eye-gaze systems) produce better results than low-tech...the populations studied vary widely. A child with autism and intact motor skills faces different communication...