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Chromosomal Microarray Finds Answers in 10% of Autism Cases
Research > Genetics

Chromosomal Microarray Finds Answers in 10% of Autism Cases

By Clara Bloom
...(CMA) testing finds copy number variants: places...testing finds copy number variants: places where...finds copy number variants: places where a chunk...entire genome. These copy number variants can...genome. These copy number variants can range...These copy number variants can range from thousands...identifies a pathogenic variant, it can explain not...
Win: VeggieTales: The League of Incredible Vegetables DVD
Lifestyle > Recreation

Win: VeggieTales: The League of Incredible Vegetables DVD

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
Enter to win a DVD copy of VeggieTales: The League of Incredible Vegetables DVD. There will be 5...VeggieTales DVD. On the body of the email you must enter your name, phone number and address. OR Leave a comment below or on our facebook page telling us...
Cardiac Risks for Female Carriers of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Medical > Cardiology

Cardiac Risks for Female Carriers of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

By Andrew Donovan
...body decides which copy of it to use. Why a...so a single broken copy leaves them with no...carrier has one healthy copy and one mutated copy....copy and one mutated copy. On paper, the healthy...paper, the healthy copy should cover for the...silence the mutated copy and run on the healthy...silence the healthy copy and are left producing...
Procedural Safeguards and Your Rights as a Special Education Parent
Education > Special Education

Procedural Safeguards and Your Rights as a Special Education Parent

By Isabella Johnson
...complaint is filed, and when a discipline action results in a placement change. If you're at one of these points and haven't received it, you can request a copy. If English isn't your primary language, you can request it in your native language. If a disability affects how you receive written information, the...
Why Girls with Asperger Syndrome Are Diagnosed Late and What Parents Can Do
Special Needs > Asperger Syndrome

Why Girls with Asperger Syndrome Are Diagnosed Late and What Parents Can Do

By Lily Matthews
...with Asperger syndrome often present differently. Girls are more likely to mimic social behavior rather than opt out of it. They study their peers and copy mannerisms, conversation patterns, and group dynamics. From the outside, this looks like social competence. What screeners don't see is the cognitive...
How to Appeal an Insurance Denial for Speech, OT, or ABA Therapy
Legal > Healthcare

How to Appeal an Insurance Denial for Speech, OT, or ABA Therapy

By Amelia Scott
...Some denials cite policies you've never seen. Your insurer can't hold your child's care to a standard they didn't share with you upfront. Request a copy of the clinical guidelines or medical policy referenced in the denial letter. You're entitled to it. The Internal Appeal Process: First and Second Level....
The System Navigator's Toolkit: Coordinating Multiple Specialists and Services
Parenting > General

The System Navigator's Toolkit: Coordinating Multiple Specialists and Services

By Noah Bennett
...evaluations) Keep it in Google Docs or a similar cloud platform. Update it after every major appointment. When a new provider asks for intake forms, you copy-paste from the master. When the school nurse needs med updates, you send the link. When the PT asks what...
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
...reason prescribed Start date and last review date Known side effects your child has experienced Update it every time something changes. Print a fresh copy quarterly. Keep a digital version on your phone. This list is your first line of defense when a new specialist asks what your child...
Therapy Grants for Autism, Speech, and OT When Insurance Says No
Financial > Grants

Therapy Grants for Autism, Speech, and OT When Insurance Says No

By Emma Turner
...request it in writing. That letter becomes the foundation of everything else. Grants that fund families with insurance denials typically require: A copy of the denial letter, including the reason code A letter of medical necessity from your child's provider A recent therapy evaluation or assessment report...
Health Prognosis: Cardiac Concerns in People with Down Syndrome
Medical > Cardiology

Health Prognosis: Cardiac Concerns in People with Down Syndrome

By Elijah Evans
...nature of Down syndrome's link to heart conditions originates in the earliest stages of development. Individuals with Down syndrome possess an extra copy of chromosome 21. This genetic variance can also affect heart development, leading to anomalies such as atrioventricular septal defects, ventricular...
The Challenges Of Parenting A Child With Down Syndrome
Special Needs > Down Syndrome

The Challenges Of Parenting A Child With Down Syndrome

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...wellbeing. The Challenges Of Parenting A Child With Down Syndrome. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that occurs when an individual has a full or partial copy of chromosome 21. This extra chromosome results in the characteristic features and developmental delays associated with Down syndrome. Although the...
Go to Pro Answering Your Questions: Where do I find a list of good books my kids can read this summer?
Education > Tutoring

Go to Pro Answering Your Questions: Where do I find a list of good books my kids can read this summer?

By Bonnie Terry
...really good ones. There are several sources you can go to, to find lists of really good books. The BT Family Activity Book (download a complimentary copy here) divides the books into age groups. Here is just a short list: Preschool to 3rd grade Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey Where the Wild...

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