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Special Needs > Cerebral Palsy
Navigating Spasticity Treatments in Cerebral Palsy: Botox, SDR, and Orthotics Explained
...The orthotist fitted your child for new braces. Each specialist was confident....left trying to piece together which treatment your child needs, whether these options...palsy isn't one-size-fits-all. The treatment that works depends on which muscles...and supporting function while other treatments address the underlying tone. Most...
Research > Funding
Where Research Dollars Go: Understanding Funding Gaps Across Disability Conditions
You search for new treatments, better therapies, or hopeful clinical trial results for your... You search for new treatments, better therapies, or hopeful clinical trial results for your child's condition....
Research > Drug Development
The Drug Development Pipeline for Special Needs: What Parents Need to Know About How Treatments Go from Lab to FDA Approval
...autism drug entering Phase 2 trials, and you wonder if this could be the treatment your child needs. But Phase 2 doesn't mean it's available next month. It...companies can't skip it. You need animal safety data to file an Investigational New Drug (IND) application, which is the legal permission to begin testing in...
News > Research
How to Read Research About Special Needs: A Guide for Parents Who Aren't Scientists
You're scrolling through a parent group and someone posts a study: "New research proves this therapy works for autism." The link goes to a blog summarizing...therapies, advocating with schools, or deciding whether to try something new. Research literacy isn't about becoming an expert. It's about asking the right...
Medical > Neurology
Executive Function in Neurodevelopmental Conditions: The Brain System That Connects ADHD, Autism, and Learning Challenges
One brain system explains scattered symptoms across ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities—and why new treatments target it directly.
Research > Funding
Investing in the Future of Special Needs Research and Innovation
...families. Funding for this research helps develop new therapies, assistive technologies, and educational...emergencies Continued investment fuels the pipeline of new ideas and accelerates getting impactful products...can benefit from them the most. Advancing Medical Treatments and Therapies. Research also propels forward our...
Research > Drug Development
Unveiling Breakthroughs in Muscular Dystrophy Treatment
...important for finding new treatments for muscular...for finding new treatments for muscular dystrophy....disease and test new medicines. Muscular...closer to better treatments and maybe even a...cure one day. How New Drugs Are Developed....Developed. Making a new drug is a long process....before approving a new treatment. Patient...approving a new treatment. Patient safety...
Special Needs > Cancer
Finding Hope and Support in the Face of Cancer
...loved ones. Family members may need to take on new roles as caregivers. They may struggle with their...greatly depending on the type and stage of cancer, treatment options, and individual circumstances. Physical...Physical and Emotional Challenges. Cancer and its treatments can take a significant toll on the body. Common...
Research > Clinical Trials
Advancing Care and Treatment for People with Special Needs Through Research
...research can lead to new treatments, therapies,...research can lead to new treatments, therapies, and services...factors Developing new medications and treatments...new medications and treatments Creating assistive...assessments Trials of new treatments or therapies...assessments Trials of new treatments or therapies Research...earlier diagnosis, new therapies, and better...
Research > Clinical Trials
Clinical Trials and Their Impact on Special Needs Populations
...studies that test new treatments,...that test new treatments, therapies,...developing new ways to prevent,...benefit from the new treatment being...from the new treatment being studied....benefit from new treatments uncovered...benefit from new treatments uncovered by...determine if new therapies will...evidence-based treatment decisions for...to finding treatments that work for...
Research > Funding
Investing in Support and Innovation for Special Needs Communities
...special needs. They help us learn more about different conditions and find new ways to help. More money for research means more chances to improve people's...working hard to understand special needs better. They want to find the best treatments and supports. But they need money to do this important work. When we invest...
Parenting > Early Intervention
The Early Years
...environmental factors. There is no cure for Asperger syndrome, but there are treatments that can help improve symptoms. Adjusting To A New Life. When a child is...but there are treatments that can help improve symptoms. Adjusting To A New Life. When a child is diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, it can be a big...