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Assistive Tech > Apps
ADHD Apps That Help Kids Focus: What Works and What Doesn't
...at the specific game they practice, but that improvement does not carry over to real-world focus. For...exercises" is a different product than one built on behavior modification or organizational support, and they...ADHD apps. Children in trials showed measurable improvement in attention function after four weeks of use....
Health > Nutrition
Going Gluten, Casein and Chemical Free
Removing gluten, casein & chemicals from an autistic child's diet led to drastic behavior & sensory improvements, inspiring a guidebook.
Education > Accommodations
Is Karate in Your Child's IEP?
Discussing the inclusion of karate in a child's IEP for school-based benefits like focus, exercise, and behavior improvement.
Special Needs > Attention Deficit Disorders
Diagnosing and Treating ADHD
...that significantly impairs function and affects behavior. Those with ADHD have an inordinately difficult...distractibility of ADHD. With medication often comes some improvement in "oppositional" behavior, and benefits other...often comes some improvement in "oppositional" behavior, and benefits other relationships. The different...
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
The Puzzle of Autism
...currently available. The technique is called neurofeedback. It involves measuring the EEG, or brainwaves, and rewarding the child for better "brain behavior." This is a straightforward conditioning technique, a kind of exercise for the brain. The brain is challenged from moment to...
Special Needs > Attention Deficit Disorders
Diagnosing and Treating ADD
...significantly impairs function and affects behavior. Those with ADHD have an inordinately...With medication often comes some improvement in "oppositional" behavior, and benefits...some improvement in "oppositional" behavior, and benefits other relationships....types of support. This may include behavior techniques,...
Special Needs > Attention Deficit Disorders
Improving ADD with a Better Diet
...essential. Some foods need to be eliminated from your child's diet to see an improvement in their behavior. Furthermore, adding certain supplements or vitamins...to be eliminated from your child's diet to see an improvement in their behavior. Furthermore, adding certain supplements or vitamins can also help your...
Special Needs > General Special Needs
Unlocking Your Child’s Potential with Neurofeedback
...discovered cliniXcally and through research is thatonce the physiology changes, behaviors, cognitive abilities, and emotions change as well. The process is simple...a half-hour session a chronically hyperactive child will show dramatic improvements in his or her ability to be calm. Although there is research on a variety...
Social Engagement > Dating and Relationships
A Parent's Guide to Supporting Your Teen with Special Needs in Their First Relationships
...parents make is waiting until their teen shows interest in dating. By then, you're behind. Body autonomy, appropriate touch, private versus public behavior: these concepts take longer to internalize for kids with developmental disabilities, and they need repetition across contexts before they stick. If...
Education > Early Intervention
Early Warning Signs Your Baby or Toddler May Need Early Intervention
...through 36 months across all five developmental areas: physical development, cognitive skills, communication, social-emotional growth, and adaptive behavior. It's designed to help you recognize when it's time to document your observations and request an evaluation. Birth to 6 Months: Foundation Skills....
Therapies > Play
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT): What It Is and How It Helps Special Needs Families
...parenting technique promising to fix behavior through "connection" and "communication."...relationship and reducing challenging behaviors. You're not learning principles to...relationship as the primary tool for behavior change. What PCIT Is. Parent-Child...children ages 2–7 with disruptive behavior, though some programs extend it to...
Special Needs > Diabetes
Managing Diabetes When Your Child Has Another Disability: A Dual Diagnosis Guide
...physical disability isn't just standard diabetes care with extra steps. The entire approach changes because communication barriers obscure symptoms and behavior changes get misread. Standard diabetes education assumes verbal self-reporting and cognitive skills that may not match your child's profile. The medical...