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Medical > Pediatrics
How Pediatricians Are Revolutionizing Early Intervention Services
...for Children with Disabilities: A Pediatric Perspective. It's a recurring story...recurring story in the world of pediatrics: a young child, thriving in their...blending of medical, behavioral, and educational approaches has enhanced the comprehensiveness...pioneering behavioral therapies, the pediatric field has taken great strides towards...
Medical > Pediatrics
Therapeutic Approaches to Autism: Exploring Pediatric Possibilities
...therapy. In the world of pediatrics, the approach to managing...in managing autism in pediatrics has been the emphasis...neuroplasticity. Individualized Education Programs (IEP). The...creation of Individualized Education Programs(IEPs). These...team of therapists, educators, and parents working...provide an communally educational and therapeutically...
Education > Early Intervention
Early Warning Signs Your Baby or Toddler May Need Early Intervention
...When a child consistently misses markers across one or more areas, early intervention can make a significant difference. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends developmental screenings at 9, 18, and 30 months - but you don't have to wait for a scheduled checkup if you're concerned now. This guide...
Medical > Pediatrics
Early Intervention Strategies for Special Needs Children
...provided through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Why is Early Intervention Important?...more independent Reduce the need for special education services later Getting help early puts kids on...Occupational therapists Early childhood special educators Social workers Psychologists Nurses The specific...
Special Needs > Multiple Sclerosis
School Accommodations for Children with Multiple Sclerosis
...teacher who has never worked with pediatric MS, they can look like inattention,...Often Go Unsupported in Schools. Most educators have never encountered pediatric...educators have never encountered pediatric MS. The condition affects roughly...Fatigue is the most common symptom in pediatric MS, affecting up to 80 percent of...
Parenting > School Years
Leading Pediatric Expert Offers Eight Step Technique for Managing Children’s Behavioral Problems
Dr. Ira Chasnoff presents an 8-step method for managing children's behavioral issues in 'The Mystery of Risk' to aid parents and educators.
Assistive Tech > Mobility
Mobility Equipment Maintenance: Keeping Wheelchairs and Walkers Safe
Routine maintenance checklist for pediatric wheelchairs, gait trainers, and walkers to prevent breakdowns and ensure safety.
Assistive Tech > Mobility
Trexo Robotic Gait Trainer: What Families Should Know About the Technology
...device does, who it helps, what the research says, and what it realistically costs to access. What the Trexo Robotic Gait Trainer Is. Trexo is a pediatric robotic gait trainer designed for home and clinical use. It supports children as young as 18 months and up to 100 pounds. The device consists of motorized...
Assistive Tech > Mobility
Adaptive Strollers vs. Wheelchairs: Which Mobility Device Does Your Child Need?
Your pediatric therapist just suggested it's time to transition from your child's adaptive stroller to a wheelchair. Your child is four years old, still working...
News > Research
The FDA Just Gave a Rare Pediatric Gene Therapy Its Fastest Regulatory Track. Here's What Families of Children with NGLY1 Deficiency Need to Know.
FDA grants RMAT designation to GS-100 gene therapy for NGLY1 Deficiency based on early clinical improvements in motor function.
Assistive Tech > Mobility
When to Replace Your Child's Wheelchair: Fit Indicators and Insurance Timeline
...six months ago now leave your child's feet dangling. These signs indicate safety issues and confirm that your child has outgrown their wheelchair. Pediatric wheelchairs have a limited lifespan not because they wear out, but because children grow. Unlike adult wheelchairs expected to last five years or...
Special Needs > Multiple Sclerosis
Managing MS Fatigue in Children: What Parents and Schools Need to Know
...no amount of rest seems to fix. You know it's the MS. The school thinks it's behavior. MS fatigue is the most common and most disabling symptom in pediatric multiple sclerosis, but it's invisible. Teachers see a child who looks fine and assume the exhaustion is laziness or lack of effort. Parents see a...