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New Possibilities for Children on the Autism Spectrum
Education > Early Intervention

New Possibilities for Children on the Autism Spectrum

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...organizes and controls all of our movements, intentions, thoughts, feelings, emotions, and actions. Positive change (and also negative change) is possible...thoughts, feelings, emotions, and actions. Positive change (and also negative change) is possible in any human being at any age. Positive change hinges...
What is Equine Therapy?
Therapies > Animal

What is Equine Therapy?

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...gives little hope to parents of these children, which is an unfair and negative situation. There are therapies many parents have never heard of, including...life. Equine therapy has proven success with children and adult with emotional or developmental disorders. The use of horses for therapy likely started...
Disability Discrimination in Performance Reviews: Recognizing Biased Evaluations
Career > Discrimination

Disability Discrimination in Performance Reviews: Recognizing Biased Evaluations

By Oliver Smith
...professional on its face, but the pattern around it reveals bias. Timing is the first red flag. You request accommodations on September 15. Your first negative review arrives October 10. The problems cited are vague or new. Your previous three annual reviews rated you "meets expectations" or higher. This...
Disparate Impact and Disability: When Neutral Policies Discriminate
Career > Discrimination

Disparate Impact and Disability: When Neutral Policies Discriminate

By Oliver Smith
...What Disparate Impact Means Under the ADA. Disparate impact happens when a workplace policy that applies equally to everyone has a disproportionate negative effect on people with disabilities. The policy doesn't single out disabled workers. It doesn't mention disability at all. But in practice, it excludes...
Genetic Testing for Developmental Delays: What the New AAP Guidelines Mean for Your Family
Parenting > Diagnosis

Genetic Testing for Developmental Delays: What the New AAP Guidelines Mean for Your Family

By Oliver Smith
...developmental delay or intellectual disability have a genetic cause. That doesn't mean testing always finds an answer. Plenty of results come back unclear or negative. But when it does identify a variant, it can change the medical plan, connect families to condition-specific resources, and sometimes clarify what...
When Your Employer Retaliates: Recognizing and Responding to Workplace Retaliation After Requesting Accommodations
Career > Discrimination

When Your Employer Retaliates: Recognizing and Responding to Workplace Retaliation After Requesting Accommodations

By Oliver Smith
...from retaliation include: termination, demotion, reduction in hours or pay, reassignment to a less desirable role, removal of job duties, unwarranted negative performance reviews, heightened scrutiny, exclusion from meetings, and changes in working conditions that make your environment more difficult. Not...
Two Moms Couldn't Find Reliable Sitters for Their Kids with Autism. So They Built Their Own Network.
Social Engagement > Friends and Family

Two Moms Couldn't Find Reliable Sitters for Their Kids with Autism. So They Built Their Own Network.

By Aiden Moore
...no agency can match is the texture of the community. Members share what worked, what did not, and who handled a difficult afternoon with patience. Negative experiences get aired alongside positive ones, which is how any real network functions. The group also addresses something the general babysitting...
Fostering a Sense of Belonging for People with Disabilities in Society
Social Engagement > Discrimination

Fostering a Sense of Belonging for People with Disabilities in Society

By Isabella Lewis
...many barriers to full inclusion in society. These challenges can include: Inaccessible physical environments that limit mobility and participation Negative attitudes, stereotypes, and discrimination Lack of accommodations and support in schools, workplaces, and community settings Limited opportunities...
Career Advancement for Special Needs Individuals
Career > Advancement

Career Advancement for Special Needs Individuals

By Grace Lee
...work. Some common workplace challenges include: Navigating the hiring process and interviews Lack of wheelchair accessibility or assistive technology Negative attitudes or discrimination from employers and coworkers Rigid policies that don't allow flexibility for medical needs Employers can help by providing...
Strategies for Helping People with Disabilities Succeed in the Workplace
Career > Advancement

Strategies for Helping People with Disabilities Succeed in the Workplace

By Grace Lee
...and keep a job. Common workplace challenges include: Inaccessible buildings or workspaces Lack of assistive technology Inflexible work schedules Negative attitudes from coworkers Lack of transportation options It's important for employers to be aware of these challenges. They should work to remove...
Discrimination's Effects on Employment for People with Disabilities
Career > Discrimination

Discrimination's Effects on Employment for People with Disabilities

By Oliver Smith
...treat a worker unfairly because of their disability. What matters is the negative impact on the employee. Why Disability Discrimination Still Exists. Several...allow disability discrimination to continue in the workplace, including: - Negative stereotypes and assumptions about what people with disabilities can do-...
Gluten Free/Casein Free (GFCF) Diet Cheat Sheet
Health > Nutrition

Gluten Free/Casein Free (GFCF) Diet Cheat Sheet

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...self-control, meltdowns, anxiety, aggression, hyperactivity, irritability, depression, mood swings, aches and pains and a host of other ailments and negative behaviors. To learn more go to www.Feingold.org Let us now talk about hints for ridding your body of gluten and casein. Many people are not aware...

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