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Special Needs > Multiple Sclerosis
Managing MS Fatigue in Children: What Parents and Schools Need to Know
...the most common and most disabling symptom in pediatric multiple sclerosis, but it's invisible. Teachers...common and most disabling symptom in pediatric multiple sclerosis, but it's invisible. Teachers see a...most disabling symptom in pediatric multiple sclerosis, but it's invisible. Teachers see a child who...
Special Needs > Multiple Sclerosis
School Accommodations for Children with Multiple Sclerosis
...records. But to a teacher who has never worked with pediatric MS, they can look like inattention, laziness,...Schools. Most educators have never encountered pediatric MS. The condition affects roughly 3 to 5 percent...support. Fatigue is the most common symptom in pediatric MS, affecting up to 80 percent of children with...
Special Needs > Multiple Sclerosis
Living with Pediatric MS: A Complete Guide for Families
...is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, the road...diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, the road ahead can...feel overwhelming. Pediatric MS is rare (roughly...diagnosis. Understanding Pediatric MS. Multiple sclerosis...Understanding Pediatric MS. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune...Pediatric MS. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune...Polysymptomatic onset (multiple symptoms appearing...
Special Needs > Multiple Sclerosis
Diagnosing Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is... Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic...United States have multiple sclerosis, but pediatric...States have multiple sclerosis, but pediatric MS...multiple sclerosis, but pediatric MS is more difficult...diagnosis to be made. Multiple sclerosis is especially...be made. Multiple sclerosis is especially difficult...
Special Needs > Multiple Sclerosis
Finding a Way to Live with Pediatric MS
...went to the hospital, Bryan was diagnosed with pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS). "We were actually a little...hospital, Bryan was diagnosed with pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS). "We were actually a little relieved,"...hospital, Bryan was diagnosed with pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS). "We were actually a little relieved," he...
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.
...been diagnosed with the condition, though the calculated U.S. incidence suggests around 12 children are born with it each year. The disease affects multiple body systems and is characterized by global developmental delay, cognitive impairment ranging from mild to profound, complex movement disorders, and...
Parenting > School Years
Leading Pediatric Expert Offers Eight Step Technique for Managing Children’s Behavioral Problems
...difficulty is. Step 2: Take actual notes on the frequency and duration of behavior. Step 3: Establish contributing factors: try to understand the multiple biological and environmental factors that contribute to the inappropriate behaviors, such as a child becoming agitated every...
Health > Nutrition
Nutritional Deficiencies in Autism and ADHD: What Parents Should Monitor
...have the strongest research backing, and how pediatric dietitians approach supplementation. Documented...Documented Nutrient Deficiencies in Autism and ADHD. Multiple studies identify consistent patterns in children...and Zinc: Both minerals show up as deficient in multiple autism and ADHD studies. Magnesium affects muscle...
News > Sports
Why Adaptive Sports Matter: The Proven Physical and Mental Health Benefits for Kids with Disabilities
qualitative findings from PMC all land in the same place. Multiple independent teams, different populations, different sports, same outcomes. Consistency ...studies, and qualitative findings from PMC all land in the same place. Multiple independent teams, different populations, different sports, same outcomes....
Health > Nutrition
Breastfeeding Promotes a Healthy Gut in Babies
...stability,” said researcher Robert Chapkin. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding for the first six months of life. According to...months of life. According to the American Pregnancy Association, there are multiple benefits to breastfeeding, since breast milk contains many proteins, vitamins...
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...