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Lifestyle > Recreation
Preventing Summer Regression in Children with Autism
...support that school provides. Research consistently shows that many...classroom at home. Here's what the research says about summer regression,...documented phenomenon in autism research. Studies show that many autistic...phenomenon in autism research. Studies show that many autistic children...structured routines. A 2007 study published in Focus on Autism...
Lifestyle > Independence
When to Step Back: Balancing Support with Independence
...becomes a barrier, and stepping back feels riskier than stepping in. The Research on Over-Helping. Developmental psychologists call it learned helplessness....it entirely if they know someone else will complete it at 100%. A 2019 study published in Developmental Psychology tracked 240 children with developmental...
News > Research
Premature Birth Nearly Triples the Risk of Cerebral Palsy. Here's What to Ask Before NICU Discharge.
...fresh attention to a research-confirmed link many NICU...diagnosis even exists. The Research Behind the Numbers. The...published in Neurology Research International, analyzed...analyzed observational studies from multiple databases...higher odds A separate study from the NICHD Neonatal...from the NICHD Neonatal Research Network, led by Dr. Sara...
Lifestyle > Art
Art Therapy for Autism: Evidence-Based Benefits and Methods
...therapy for autism isn't a placeholder while you wait for something better. Research from the last decade shows it addresses some of the core challenges autistic...practicing perspective-taking. Evidence for Social Skills Development. A 2019 study...
Research > Drug Development
Should Your Child Participate in a Clinical Trial? A Parent's Decision Framework
...mentioned a clinical trial. Or an advocacy organization sent an email about a study recruiting for your child's condition. You've got a packet of information,...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...
Research > Brain Science
Brain Connectivity and Cerebral Palsy: Why More Isn't Always Better
...better motor outcomes. A 2025 NIH study turned that assumption over. Children...better. That is genuinely surprising research, and it has real implications for...what they're trying to achieve. The Study and What It Found. Researchers used...Experience. This is the part of the research I keep returning to, because it reframes...
News > Research
When Studies Disagree: How to Make Sense of Conflicting Research as a Special Needs Parent
You find a study showing that intensive...find another study from a reputable...harder. Conflicting research exists across...how to navigate research that points in...directions. Why Studies Contradict Each...mean researchers studied different things,...different people. A study on speech therapy...same thing as a study on speech therapy...matters too. One study might measure...
News > Research
What Evidence-Based Really Means in Special Education and Therapy
...from a single case study to decades of replicated...decades of replicated research across thousands of...by one small pilot study can use the same label...That No One Explains. Research quality exists on a...anecdotal reports and case studies. At the top: meta-analyses...lowest rung. Case studies document what happened..."supported by case studies" means it's been...
Therapies > Other
Alternative and Complementary Therapies for Special Needs Children: What the Research Says
...credentialing, and what research shows for children...Evidence Levels. Not all research carries equal weight....as much as whether studies exist. Randomized...outcomes. Preliminary studies include case reports,...reports, small pilot studies, and observational...and observational research. These explore whether...worth larger-scale study. They don't prove...
Special Needs > Attention Deficit Disorders
Why ADHD in Girls Often Goes Undiagnosed and What Parents Can Do
...are underdiagnosed at a rate that research confirms is systemic, not anecdotal....is systemic, not anecdotal. A 2026 study from Monash University found boys...Is Built Into the Evaluation. ADHD research and diagnostic criteria were developed...criteria were developed primarily from studies of boys. The visible, disruptive...
Special Needs > Attention Deficit Disorders
ADHD Medication: Separating Facts from Fear for Parents
...and worth examining. Here's what the research shows. The Addiction Fear: What the...shows. The Addiction Fear: What the Research Shows. The fear makes sense. Stimulant...most parents expect. A February 2026 study in Psychology Today reviewed real-world...reduce that risk. Swedish longitudinal studies reinforced this. Children on ADHD...
Research > Clinical Trials
The Questions Every Parent Should Ask Before Enrolling in a Clinical Trial
You've found a trial. The eligibility criteria fit. The research coordinator has called. Now you're looking at a 20-page informed consent...addressing a life-threatening condition. It might not be acceptable for a study testing a quality-of-life intervention. How invasive are the trial procedures...