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Lifestyle > Self-Care
Prioritizing Self-Care for Individuals with Special Needs
...relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation. Spend time with supportive friends and family...activities you find fun and fulfilling. The Benefits of Self-Care. Practicing self-care offers many...of Self-Care. Practicing self-care offers many benefits, such as: Reduced stress and anxiety Better sleep...
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
The Benefits Of Meditation For Autism
The Power Of Meditation For Autism. Autism...there is hope! Meditation has been shown...of life. How Meditation Helps Autism....Helps Autism. Meditation is an effective...symptoms. The Benefits Of Meditation...The Benefits Of Meditation For Autism. Meditation...Meditation For Autism. Meditation can be extremely...and anxiety. Meditation can also help...
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
The Science Of Meditation And Autism
The Benefits Of Meditation...Benefits Of Meditation For Autism....Autism. Meditation has been...found that meditation can help...autism. Meditation can also...Behind Meditation And Autism....suggests Meditation can be an...participated in a meditation and yoga...Implement Meditation Into An...Treatment Plan. Meditation can be a...with it. Meditation can be done...guided meditation.
Legal > Healthcare
Healthcare Decision-Making Rights: From Informed Consent to Guardianship Alternatives
...treatment plan. The psychiatrist says your adult son "can't consent to medication changes" because of his intellectual disability, but nobody assessed whether...applies to your own situation? Reasoning: Can you weigh the risks and benefits? Expression of choice: Can you communicate a decision? Someone might...
Career > Finding Jobs
Is Self-Employment Right for You? A Reality Check for Adults with Disabilities
...and when. You can pace work around fluctuating energy, pain levels, or medication schedules in ways that traditional employment rarely accommodates. For...Mention. If you receive SSI or SSDI, self-employment interacts with your benefits in ways that can be advantageous, but only if you use the right tools....
Special Needs > Attention Deficit Disorders
Diagnosing and Treating ADHD
...scientific validity that medication is up to 70% effective...distractibility of ADHD. With medication often comes some improvement..."oppositional" behavior, and benefits other relationships....relationships. The different medications for ADHD are some of...proven to be safe. But medication is not a cure. It allows...for the time that the medication is taken. At critical...
Special Needs > Attention Deficit Disorders
Diagnosing and Treating ADD
...scientific validity that medication is up to 70% effective...distractibility of ADHD. With medication often comes some improvement..."oppositional" behavior, and benefits other relationships....relationships. The different medications for ADHD are some of...proven to be safe. But medication is not a cure. It allows...for the time that the medication is taken. At critical...
Research > Clinical Trials
Advancing Care and Treatment for People with Special Needs Through Research
...helps with include: Understanding causes and risk factors Developing new medications and treatments Creating assistive technologies and accommodations Improving...treatments or therapies Research teams explain the purpose, activities, benefits, and risks of their study. They also answer any questions to help people...
Special Needs > Attention Deficit Disorders
Improving ADD with a Better Diet
...the category of ADD. With this diagnosis also comes the prescription of medication, some commonly known to the public, such as Ritalin. There is much debate...child focus well. Whole Foods That Help Concentration Anyone would benefit from eating more whole foods, especially children with ADD. Try adding...
Special Needs > Attention Deficit Disorders
Best Treatments for Adult ADD
...your doctor may have prescribed medications to help you. However, adult ADD treatment...be successful without the use of medications. Exercise and Diet as Adult ADD...ADD Treatment All adults can benefit greatly from a healthy diet and exercise....ADD to the point they do not need medication. However, if you and your doctor...
Research > Clinical Trials
Clinical Trials and Their Impact on Special Needs Populations
...studies that test new treatments, therapies, or medications to see if they are safe and effective. They are...people with specific health conditions who may benefit from the new treatment being studied. Participating...disabilities or rare diseases, can especially benefit from new treatments uncovered by clinical trials....
News > Research
Robin Borakove, "Angels Among Us”
...was properly diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome and her new life began. Benefitting from successful treatment, Robin is devoting herself to enhancing the...Schizophrenia, ADHD and a phethora of ongoing issues, she was administered multiple medications, none of which offered long term success. Through years of sleepless nights,...