Results
Special Needs > Multiple Sclerosis
Living with Pediatric MS: A Complete Guide for Families
...understanding treatment options, advocating at school, and supporting your child's emotional wellbeing. It's built for the long haul, not just the first few months...the nervous system is affected. Common presentations include: Vision problems: Optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve) causes blurred vision,...
Social Engagement > Support Groups
Finding Your People: A Complete Guide to Support Groups for Special Needs Families
...you need a support group and finding one that works are two different problems. Where do you even look? What happens at these meetings? How do you know...conditions and need someone who understands the medical nuances, not just the emotional context. Caregiver support groups cast a wider net. These serve anyone...
Medical > Psychiatry
The Hidden Mental Health Crisis: Why Teenagers with Disabilities Need Psychiatric Care (And How to Access It)
...research is consistent: 67.1% experience anxiety, depression, or social-emotional problems. These aren't behavioral issues related to their underlying condition....consistent: 67.1% experience anxiety, depression, or social-emotional problems. These aren't behavioral issues related to their underlying condition....
Health > Mental Health
The Invisible Child: Supporting Siblings of Kids with Special Needs
...depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems compared to their peers. The...compared to their peers. The problem is not that parents don't...that parents don't care. The problem is that most families have...family situations. Behavioral problems emerge more frequently. And...invisible in their own homes. The emotional experiences of these siblings...
Medical > Orthopedics
Enhancing Outcomes for Children with Orthopedic Disabilities through Early Intervention
...walking, drawing, building) Cognitive skills (thinking, learning, solving problems) Communication skills (talking, listening, understanding others) Self-help...understanding others) Self-help or adaptive skills (eating, dressing) Social or emotional skills (playing, interacting with others) Learn more about early intervention...
Special Needs > Spina Bifida
Resilience in the Face of Spina Bifida
...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 with spina bifida. Catheters can help empty the bladder. Fiber in the diet and regular toilet routines promote bowel control....
Parenting > Early Intervention
Advocating for Your Child with Special Needs in the Early Intervention System
...walking) cognitive (thinking, learning, solving problems) communication (talking, listening, understanding)...communication (talking, listening, understanding) social/emotional (playing, feeling secure and happy) self-help...even if your child's doctor hasn't identified a problem. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education...
Medical > Pediatrics
Early Intervention Strategies for Special Needs Children
...Cognitive skills (thinking, learning, solving problems) Communication skills (talking, listening, understanding...adaptive skills (eating, dressing) Social or emotional skills (playing, interacting with others) Early...It also lowers the chance of developing other problems. Who Provides Early Intervention Services? Early...
Special Needs > Muscular Dystrophy
Understanding and Supporting Muscular Dystrophy
...Muscles for speaking and swallowing As the disease gets worse, it can cause problems like trouble walking, breathing, and swallowing. People with muscular dystrophy...from family, friends, and caregivers. Muscular dystrophy can also cause emotional challenges. It's normal to feel sad, angry, or scared sometimes. Talking...
Special Needs > General Special Needs
The Challenges Of Parenting A Child With Williams Syndrome
...speech therapy, and occupational therapy. You may also need to provide emotional support to your child and help them cope with any anxiety or depression...disorder that affects many different aspects of a person's life. It can cause problems with physical, cognitive, and social development. One of the most challenging...
Health > Diagnosis
Know the Signs. Fight for Victory!
...tissue disorder) and has struggled with an enlarged aorta, severe vision problems, scoliosis and the list goes on. It was truly a life changing experience...challenged to do just that. These personal victories varied from physical, emotional to service oriented. PHYSICAL: There was a darling three-year-old girl...
Special Needs > Dyslexia
How Allergies Can Complicate Your Child's Dyslexia
...cause physical problems, and they can...of learning problems and emotional...problems and emotional issues. At least...and behavior problems. Having allergies...to tell which emotional or physical symptoms...or behavior problem. You may be surprised...physical and emotional symptoms of allergies...hiccups, or bowel problems such as constipation...congestion. Emotional symptoms experienced...