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Special Needs > Down Syndrome
Racing Hearts and Changing Lives: The Thunderhill Race for Down Syndrome Awareness
...focus to heart, endurance, and charity. This isn't just any race;...their pedal to the metal to support Hearts of Joy and, by extension,...a staggering $100,000 for charity. Hearts of Joy: A Lifeline...children with Down Syndrome. The charity stands out for ensuring that...of unconditional giving and support. The Power of Community and...
News > Research
Robin Borakove, "Angels Among Us”
...of "The Heart of Autism" blog, Creator of the charity, (ASDS) Autism Spectrum Disorder Supports, Philanthropist...of the charity, (ASDS) Autism Spectrum Disorder Supports, Philanthropist , Inspirational Speaker, Founder...example of the power of positive attitude. The support of her family, doctor and her unrelenting quest...
Special Needs > Cerebral Palsy
AAC for Children with Cerebral Palsy: Finding the Right Communication System
...and alternative communication doesn't replace speech. It supplements it, supports it, and often accelerates it. For children with cerebral palsy, AAC can...necessary. The thinking goes: she's already talking, so we just need to work on clarity. But partial speech comes with real limits. Those few words may only be...
Special Needs > General Special Needs
13-Year-Old Singer Has a Special Needs Cause
...single written for her by a noted producer. Rarer than that is when that girl wants to give a percentage of her album earnings to a special needs charity. It seems that Shayla D, who embodies all these things, is truly remarkable. Shayla's father, Bobby Degregorio, certainly thinks so. He and his wife...
Research > Assistive Tech
Brain-Computer Interfaces for Children Who Can't Speak: Research, Reality, and How to Access Trials
...signal, decodes it, and triggers the corresponding output: highlighting a letter, selecting a word, or moving a cursor. The core challenge is signal clarity. EEG systems worn on the...
Parenting > School Years
What to Say When Strangers Stare at Your Child in Public
...owe strangers an explanation. You get to decide: educate, redirect, or walk away. All three are valid. The difference is whether you're acting from clarity or scrambling. Why Scripts Matter More Than You Think. When someone stares or makes a comment, your brain is managing three things at once: your child's...
News > Advocacy
How to Be Your Child's Best Advocate: A Complete Guide to Special Needs Advocacy
...Advocacy isn't about becoming a legal expert or learning to argue. It's about organizing what you know, understanding your rights, and communicating with clarity. The school district doesn't need you to be easy. They need you to be clear. Your child needs you to be persistent. Those two things can look difficult...
Medical > Cardiology
Health Prognosis: Cardiac Concerns in People with Down Syndrome
...individuals must monitor their heart health. Yet, an understanding of these conditions and ongoing advancements in medical treatment can provide both clarity and hope. Understanding the Nature of Congenital Heart Defects. Understanding the nature of Down syndrome's link to heart conditions originates in...
Health > Alternative Medicine
Neurofeedback: Myth and Reality
Bright Minds Institute INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this paper is to present an objective view, governed by rigor and clarity, of so-called Neurofeedback, EEG Biofeedback, and/or Neurotherapy. This method of treatment has been used extensively to try to treat children and...