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Special Needs > Rare Disorders
Ending the Diagnostic Odyssey: How Whole Genome Sequencing Is Changing Rare Disease Diagnosis
...families receive multiple misdiagnoses, pursue treatments that don't work, and watch their child's condition...developmental delays, congenital anomalies, or neurological symptoms that don't fit a recognizable pattern....understood. A molecular diagnosis doesn't guarantee a treatment exists. What it does provide is an end...
Special Needs > Cancer
Returning to School After Childhood Cancer: What Families Need to Know
Your child finished cancer treatment six months ago. They're back in school...something deeper. You're right. The treatment that saved your child's life changed...span, and executive function. The neurological consequences require specific accommodations,...know what to ask for. What Cancer Treatment Does to the Brain. Chemotherapy crosses...
Special Needs > Attention Deficit Disorders
When ADHD Isn't Alone: Understanding Co-Occurring Anxiety, Dyslexia, and Learning Differences
...an ADHD diagnosis. You've started treatment. But something still doesn't add...together. Many share underlying neurological pathways. ADHD and dyslexia both...evaluation and what you prioritize in treatment. Why These Conditions Overlap. ADHD...cause dyslexia or anxiety, but the neurological systems they affect intersect. Phonological...
Medical > Gastroenterology
Unraveling Gastrointestinal Disorders in Special Needs Individuals: A Medical Explainer
...is also shedding light on the link between gastrointestinal health and neurological behavior in individuals with special needs, further emphasizing the need...aid in the management of gastrointestinal disorders. They can tailor treatment plans to address the unique needs of the individual, considering their...
Medical > Gastroenterology
Demystifying Gastrointestinal Problems in Special Needs Kids
...unique gastrointestinal profiles that necessitate various approaches and treatment modalities. It's a nuanced area that warrants careful exploration and...Special Needs Children Many children with special needs also contend with neurological differences. These variations can significantly affect gastrointestinal...
Medical > Psychiatry
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Key Strategies for Optimal Management
...Disorder: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management Strategies....diagnosis, more effective treatments, and optimized management...observing behavior and neurological assessments. Treatment:...neurological assessments. Treatment: Tailored for Individual...one-size-fits-all approach. Today's treatments can be adjusted according...broad categories for ASD treatment: therapeutic interventions...
Special Needs > General Special Needs
A Parents Guide To Understanding Tourette Syndrome
...Syndrome? Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder that causes repetitive,...Tourette syndrome, but there are treatments that can help to lessen the symptoms....healthcare professional. What Are The Treatments For Tourette Syndrome? Tourette...Syndrome? Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder that causes involuntary...
Research > Drug Development
Turning Basic Research into Better Treatments
...thousands of research studies into medicines and treatments for neurological conditions like Multiple Sclerosis....research studies into medicines and treatments for neurological conditions like Multiple Sclerosis....world of medical research and will lead to better treatments in a faster time frame. Visit myelinrepair.org...
Therapies > Play
DIR/FLOORTIME: A Developmental Approach to Play Therapy for Children Impacted by Autism Treatment
...developmental delays like autism present for treatment with very poor or no apparent play skills. There...While currently there is no cure for autism, a neurological disorder that can impact multiple systems in...developmental level, strengthen potential underlying neurological elements that may be impeding development and...
Therapies > Play
DIR/FLoor Time: Play Therapy For Children with Autism
...devel-opmental delays like autism present for treatment with very poor or no apparent play skills. There...While currently there is no cure for autism, a neurological disorder that can impact multiple systems in...developmental level, strengthen potential underlying neurological elements that may be impeding development and...
Special Needs > Attention Deficit Disorders
Diagnosing and Treating ADHD
...conditions seen in school-age children through the adult years. ADHD does not mean not lazy, spoiled kids. It is an identified brain chemistry and neurologic pathway that significantly impairs function and affects behavior. Those with ADHD have an inordinately difficult time connecting with enough attention...
Special Needs > Epilepsy
Dietary Therapy for Epilepsy: A Parent's Guide to Ketogenic and Modified Atkins Diets
...therapy from other parents online, and you need to know what the evidence shows. The ketogenic diet isn't alternative medicine. It's an evidence-based neurological intervention that's been used for drug-resistant epilepsy since the 1920s. About 20 to 30 percent of children with epilepsy don't respond adequately...