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Using Technology to Keep Autistic Children Safe
Assistive Tech > Apps

Using Technology to Keep Autistic Children Safe

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...an autistic child wanders away...their autistic child’s safety: ·...autistic child’s safety: · Talk to neighbors...neighbors about the child's tendency to...call you if the child is seen away...Make sure the child knows how to...Traditionally, once a child is reported...to where the child might travel...and the lost child. New technologies...lost child. New technologies exist that...
A Parent's Guide to Supporting Your Teen with Special Needs in Their First Relationships
Social Engagement > Dating and Relationships

A Parent's Guide to Supporting Your Teen with Special Needs in Their First Relationships

By Isabella Lewis
...they need to navigate it safely. You've spent years building...Teaching consent, managing safety, creating space for social...for body parts when your child is young. No cutesy nicknames....breasts. This gives your child the language to name what's...crosses a boundary. A child who knows the correct...precisely, and be understood. A child who only knows family-specific...
Should Your Child Participate in a Clinical Trial? A Parent's Decision Framework
Research > Drug Development

Should Your Child Participate in a Clinical Trial? A Parent's Decision Framework

By Dr. Jenna Collins
Your child's specialist just mentioned...a study recruiting for your child's condition. You've got a packet...being asked to enroll your child in research you don't fully...different question. Phase 1 tests safety in 20 to 100 people. Researchers...The drug may not work at all; safety is the only question being...
Housing Options for Adults with Disabilities: From Supported Living to Independence
Parenting > Adulthood

Housing Options for Adults with Disabilities: From Supported Living to Independence

By Nora Bloom
You're looking at your adult child and asking yourself when the...The right fit depends on your child's support needs, not on what...question is: what does your child need to live safely and work...does your child need to live safely and work toward what they want?...This setting fits people whose safety genuinely requires continuous...
Deep Pressure Therapy and Weighted Blankets: What Parents of Children with Special Needs Should Know
Therapies > Other

Deep Pressure Therapy and Weighted Blankets: What Parents of Children with Special Needs Should Know

By Benjamin Schultz
Your child seeks out tight hugs, wraps themselves in blankets...day, or crashes into furniture repeatedly. Your child's nervous system is looking for proprioceptive input,...shifts your body out of fight-or-flight mode. When a child with sensory processing differences experiences...
ADHD Medication: Separating Facts from Fear for Parents
Special Needs > Attention Deficit Disorders

ADHD Medication: Separating Facts from Fear for Parents

By Liam Fitzgerald
Your child's doctor recommended ADHD medication and you've been staring at the prescription for three days. The bottle feels like a commitment you're not ready...
The Drug Development Pipeline for Special Needs: What Parents Need to Know About How Treatments Go from Lab to FDA Approval
Research > Drug Development

The Drug Development Pipeline for Special Needs: What Parents Need to Know About How Treatments Go from Lab to FDA Approval

By Dr. Jenna Collins
...you wonder if this could be the treatment your child needs. But Phase 2 doesn't mean it's available...matters when you're making decisions about your child's care, evaluating whether to join a trial, or...stage, but companies can't skip it. You need animal safety data to file an Investigational New Drug (IND)...
The Questions Every Parent Should Ask Before Enrolling in a Clinical Trial
Research > Clinical Trials

The Questions Every Parent Should Ask Before Enrolling in a Clinical Trial

By Sophia Wilson
...retain throughout. Questions About Safety and Risk. What are the specific risks...how those risks compare to what your child would face without the trial. If the...trial procedures compared to what my child is already doing? Some trials require...Some trials require only what your child is already receiving: standard monitoring,...
How to Find and Evaluate Clinical Trials for Your Child's Disability
Research > Clinical Trials

How to Find and Evaluate Clinical Trials for Your Child's Disability

By Sophia Wilson
...heard about a clinical trial that might help your child. Or you've been told there's no approved treatment...the database, what the trial phases mean for your child, where the major research is concentrated by condition,...won't accept new participants. Age: Specify your child's age range. Pediatric trials often have narrow...
Managing Multiple Medications for Children with Medical Complexity: A Parent's Safety Guide
Health > Treatment

Managing Multiple Medications for Children with Medical Complexity: A Parent's Safety Guide

By Henry Bennett
When your child takes five or more medications, you...someone is you. Here's how to build a safety system that works. Start With a Master...review date Known side effects your child has experienced Update it every time...when a new specialist asks what your child...
Exciting Advancements in Wheelchairs for Kids: 2024 and Beyond
Special Needs > Mobility Limitations

Exciting Advancements in Wheelchairs for Kids: 2024 and Beyond

By Branndon
...peace of mind from the anti-tip and remote stopping safety features. For active kids, the E-Series manual...but also more durable to withstand an energetic child's daily adventures. The ergonomic wheels and high-grip...self-propelling with minimal stress on joints. As the child grows, the expandable seat and modular components...
Safety-Care: Making Least Restrictive Interventions Available.
Education > Accommodations

Safety-Care: Making Least Restrictive Interventions Available.

By Bonnie Terry
...has developed a variety of solutions within their Safety-Care Program. Safety-care is designed to provide...of solutions within their Safety-Care Program. Safety-care is designed to provide staff with that least...therapeutic application. In the event of asking your child to get ready for school in the morning, one that...

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