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Health > Alternative Medicine
Chiropractic Treatment and Special Needs
...with an imbalance of hemispheric function called a “functional disconnection...of hemispheric function called a “functional disconnection syndrome.” Usually,...hemispheric function called a “functional disconnection syndrome.” Usually, diminished sensory...called a “functional disconnection syndrome.” Usually, diminished sensory input...
Health > Alternative Medicine
Chiropractic Treatment
...with an imbalance of hemispheric function called a “functional disconnection...of hemispheric function called a “functional disconnection syndrome.” Usually,...hemispheric function called a “functional disconnection syndrome.” Usually, diminished sensory...called a “functional disconnection syndrome.” Usually, diminished sensory input...
Research > Brain Science
Brain Connectivity and Cerebral Palsy: Why More Isn't Always Better
...had higher brain connectivity had worse motor function, not better. That is genuinely surprising research,...The Study and What It Found. Researchers used functional MRI to map brain connectivity in children with...standardized assessments of each child's motor function. Children with more widespread connectivity, more...
Research > Assistive Tech
Choosing AAC Devices Based on Research: What the Evidence Says About Effectiveness
...measure different things. Some count words produced per session. Others track conversation turns. Still others measure caregiver satisfaction or functional independence. When researchers try to compare Device A versus Device B, they often can't, because the studies don't share outcome measures. The research...
News > Research
When Studies Disagree: How to Make Sense of Conflicting Research as a Special Needs Parent
...measure progress after six months; another after two years. One might define "improvement" as standardized test scores; another as parent-reported functional communication. One...
Global Insights > Healthcare
Medicaid for Working Families: Katie Beckett Waivers, Dual Coverage, and Options You Didn't Know Existed
...household income doesn't factor into the eligibility assessment. Not all states offer Katie Beckett waivers, and those that do set their own medical and functional eligibility...
Therapies > Occupational
Occupational Therapy for Children with Special Needs: School, Private, or Both?
...necessary. That means the therapy must directly support your child's ability to access their education. Educational necessity is a legal standard, not a functional one. School-based OT focuses on skills needed to participate in the classroom: holding a pencil to complete written work, managing classroom materials,...
Special Needs > Rare Disorders
IEP Advocacy for Children with Rare Disorders: When No One Has Done This Before
...30 minutes of cognitive work qualifies for accommodations based on that functional limitation. The district doesn't need to understand the metabolic pathway....established name, that doesn't change anything. The evaluation measures functional limitations in...
Special Needs > Muscular Dystrophy
Evolving IEPs for Progressive Conditions: Planning Ahead When Your Child's Needs Will Change
...writes trigger points that reconvene the team when function shifts, and protects your child's ability to...The "present levels of academic achievement and functional performance" section is supposed to reflect current...edits. For a progressive condition, last year's functional description...
Social Engagement > Support Groups
Finding Your People: A Complete Guide to Support Groups for Special Needs Families
...even look? What happens at these meetings? How do you know if a group is functional or just a scheduled venting session that leaves you more exhausted than...or chronic health conditions. Some are condition-specific: autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy. Others are diagnosis-agnostic and focus on shared parenting...
Parenting > Self-Care
The Respite Care Blueprint: How to Find, Fund, and Use Backup Care
...safety or care quality. It's not a luxury service. It's infrastructure that prevents caregiver burnout, protects family stability, and keeps parents functional over the long term. Research on family caregiving consistently...
Medical > Psychiatry
When Behavior Becomes Self-Harm: A Parent's Guide to Managing Self-Injurious Behavior in Children with Intellectual Disabilities
...the injury. Understanding what drives it and knowing when to escalate care isn't intuitive. Here's how to navigate the intervention hierarchy from functional assessment to psychiatric evaluation to crisis care. What Self-Injurious Behavior Is. SIB includes head-banging, hand-biting, self-scratching, hair-pulling,...