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Empowering Individuals with Disabilities: The Cornerstone of Respiratory Transition Planning
Special Needs > Respiratory Health

Empowering Individuals with Disabilities: The Cornerstone of Respiratory Transition Planning

By Dylan Hayes
...Disability and Its Impact on Respiratory Health. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, there lived a young Jedi named Luke Skywalker. Luke was a brave and courageous hero who fought against the evil Galactic Empire. He was helped by his friends Han Solo and Princess Leia,...
Super Buddies Combo Pack
Lifestyle > Recreation

Super Buddies Combo Pack

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...move objects with his mind, Rosebud, usually the slowest of the group gets super speed, Mudbud gets the power of invisibility, and Budderball becomes brave like a bull. Now, with all these powers the buddies must learn how to use them and more importantly, how to work together. When the evil alien tracks...
Princess Merida Giveaway!
Lifestyle > Recreation

Princess Merida Giveaway!

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...fashion doll Disney Princess Magazine Brave Songs & Story CD Brave DVD Merida...Princess Magazine Brave Songs & Story CD Brave DVD Merida Tumbler Merida Stickers...Stickers Merida stars in Disney’s Brave, and that is exactly what she is. Merida...CD contains 4 songs and the story of Brave, and the Blu-ray + DVD Combo pack is...
12 Best Special Needs Apps of 2012-Special Education
Assistive Tech > Apps

12 Best Special Needs Apps of 2012-Special Education

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...the app, whether it can be adapted to the specific needs of your child and of course, cost (if any) per use. Best of luck with your entrance into our Brave New World! Esther Hess, a.k.a The Developmental Doc. 1) "See, Touch, Learn Pro" by Brian Parade. The most important asset to this app is built-in flashcards...
Healing Tyler: Awareness for Nephrotic Syndrome
Special Needs > General Special Needs

Healing Tyler: Awareness for Nephrotic Syndrome

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
Bravery, down to earth nature, and love of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) — well, that's a start for describing Tyler Ransom, but it's not all-inclusive. Tyler...
Hazardous Parenting
Parenting > The Early Years

Hazardous Parenting

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...behaviour disorders do not negate the many positive attributes that the children or youth possess and the many parts of their personality that are brave, funny, happy, creative, and just plain wonderful. And, to be clear, not all children who have a behaviour disorder create chronic stress in those who...
Mobility Equipment Maintenance: Keeping Wheelchairs and Walkers Safe
Assistive Tech > Mobility

Mobility Equipment Maintenance: Keeping Wheelchairs and Walkers Safe

By Dr. Fiona Maddox
...on ramps and smooth floors. Brakes. Engage the brakes and try...floors. brakes. Engage the brakes and try to roll the chair....chair. If it moves at all, the brakes need adjustment. Brake failure...the Brakes need adjustment. Brake failure on a ramp or near stairs...On manual chairs, check that brake levers...
Racing Wheelchairs for Kids: Getting Started in Adaptive Sports
Assistive Tech > Mobility

Racing Wheelchairs for Kids: Getting Started in Adaptive Sports

By Dr. Fiona Maddox
...are cambered (angled outward) for stability at speed. The seat is a fixed bucket that positions the athlete's center of gravity forward. There are no brakes, no armrests, and often no backrest beyond a low support. Push rims are smaller and positioned close to the wheels for faster hand cycles. Gloves with...
Trexo Robotic Gait Trainer: What Families Should Know About the Technology
Assistive Tech > Mobility

Trexo Robotic Gait Trainer: What Families Should Know About the Technology

By Dr. Fiona Maddox
...gait trainer designed for home and clinical use. It supports children as young as 18 months and up to 100 pounds. The device consists of motorized leg braces that attach to the child's legs, a harness system for partial weight support, and a base unit that the child moves through. Caregivers operate it via...
Rifton Pacer vs. NF-Walker: Comparing Top Gait Trainers for Children
Assistive Tech > Mobility

Rifton Pacer vs. NF-Walker: Comparing Top Gait Trainers for Children

By Dr. Fiona Maddox
...NF-Walker comes from Made for Movement, a European company that takes a distinctly different approach. Rather than prompting movement, the NF-Walker braces the child's body to support a child who otherwise cannot stand or walk independently, freeing their hands so they can engage with the world while upright....
Navigating Spasticity Treatments in Cerebral Palsy: Botox, SDR, and Orthotics Explained
Special Needs > Cerebral Palsy

Navigating Spasticity Treatments in Cerebral Palsy: Botox, SDR, and Orthotics Explained

By Dr. Harper Clark
...in the last month. The orthopedist mentioned Botox. The neurologist brought up selective dorsal rhizotomy. The orthotist fitted your child for new braces. Each specialist was confident. None of them acknowledged what the others said. You're left trying to piece together which treatment your child needs,...
Resilience in the Face of Spina Bifida
Special Needs > Spina Bifida

Resilience in the Face of Spina Bifida

By Dr. Evelyn Mercer
...early pregnancy can help prevent spina bifida. Living with Spina Bifida. Many people with spina bifida live full, active lives. Mobility aids like braces, crutches, or wheelchairs can help with walking. Physical therapy builds strength and coordination. Bladder and bowel problems are common in people...

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