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Research > Funding
How to Find and Apply for Research Grants in Special Needs and Rare Disorders
NIH autism research funding dropped...Cerebral palsy research averaged $22.7...and lifespan research. When federal...councils fund research families can...What Kinds of Research Grants Can...Not every research grant is structured...nonprofit collaborations, and community-based...community-based research partnerships....(autism spectrum research) and FRAXA...and FRAXA Research Foundation...
Global Insights > Education
Fostering an Inclusive Learning Environment for All Students
...about what inclusive education is. Benefits of Inclusive Classrooms. Research shows inclusive education has many benefits for students with and without...training and resources to adapt their teaching. Inclusion also requires collaboration between general and special education teachers. They need time to co-plan...
Global Insights > Education
International Angelman Day: A Global Movement for Change
...momentum, drawing attention to the need for increased research, resources, and support for Angelman syndrome....Angelman Day serves as a catalyst for fostering collaboration among researchers, healthcare professionals,...sharing, the global community advocates for advanced research and medical interventions to enhance the well-being...
Research > Drug Development
Turning Basic Research into Better Treatments
...world of medical research, starting with developing...and thousands of research studies into medicines...Revolutionizing All Medical Research The MRF is demonstrating...model for medical research and drug development...regulators, the Accelerated Research Collaboration ™ (ARC™)...Accelerated Research Collaboration ™ (ARC™) Model provides...world of medical research and will lead to...
Special Needs > General Special Needs
Unlocking Your Child’s Potential with Neurofeedback
...What has been discovered cliniXcally and through research is thatonce the physiology changes, behaviors,...or her ability to be calm. Although there is research on a variety of learning disabilities, the data...disabilities, the data for ADHD is especially strong. In collaboration with researchers from Tübingen University (Germany),...
Research > Clinical Trials
UCLA Research Study Seeking Participants
...Esther Hess regarding her upcoming research study and understanding the feelings...understand that you are conducting a research study to better understand the feelings...autism. Dr. Hess: Yes, I am currently collaborating on this project with my colleague,...my colleague, Dr. Ted Hutman, a research specialist in autism at UCLA. Editor:...
Social Engagement > Dating and Relationships
Sexuality Education for People with Disabilities: Why It Matters and Where to Find It
...helps them understand consent, recognize healthy boundaries, and navigate relationships safely. Yet many never receive it. The gap isn't theoretical. Research from UC Davis showed that after completing the Relationships Decoded curriculum, participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities improved...
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
Sleep and Autism: Evidence-Based Help for Children Who Can't Fall Asleep or Stay Asleep
...work. Behavioral strategies come first. Melatonin is a safe, evidence-based option when behavioral approaches alone aren't enough. Here's what the research shows and how to use both. Why Autistic Children Struggle With Sleep. Sleep difficulties in autism aren't one problem. They're a cluster of related...
Research > Genetics
CRISPR Gene Therapy for Rare Pediatric Disorders: What Families Need to Know
...with rare disorders won't qualify for personalized CRISPR therapy in the next few years. But the infrastructure being built right now, including the research centers, clinical trials, and specialized expertise at major children's hospitals, will determine which conditions move from "in development" to "available"...
Research > Genetics
Chromosomal Microarray vs. Whole Genome Sequencing: Which Genetic Test Is Right for Your Child?
Compare CMA and WGS for autism, cerebral palsy, and developmental delays - costs, diagnostic yields, and when to use each test.
Research > Funding
Private Foundations Funding Disability Research: A Guide for Advocates and Families
When NIH autism research funding dropped...Foundation Autism Research Initiative) has...cerebral palsy research averaged $22.7...or adulthood research. The rest focused...on disability research. This lag reflects...around disability research the way it does...contract, entire research areas stall....in disability research splits into condition-specific...anchor for autism research. Their grants...
Research > Drug Development
Should Your Child Participate in a Clinical Trial? A Parent's Decision Framework
...long, and a decision to make. You want to do the right thing. But "the right thing" isn't obvious when you're being asked to enroll your child in research you don't fully understand, for a drug that may or may not work, with risks you can't fully predict. You need a framework: not a sales pitch, not...