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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...
Parenting > Self-Care
How to Protect Your Marriage When Special Needs Parenting Takes Over
...caring. It's because there's nothing left at the end of the day. What the Research Shows. The advice to "make time for date nights" isn't wrong. It's just...to "make time for date nights" isn't wrong. It's just incomplete. A 2019 study in the Journal of Family Psychology found that couples raising children...
News > Technology
The AAC Speech Delay Myth: What Parents Need to Know Before Starting Communication Devices
...problem is, it's wrong. What the Research Shows. The American Speech-Language-Hearing...reviewed decades of peer-reviewed studies on AAC use in children. The...speech. In most populations studied, it accelerates communication...have observed across multiple studies: Children using AAC showed...device use and verbal output No study has found that introducing...
News > Research
How to Read Research About Special Needs: A Guide for Parents Who Aren't Scientists
...someone posts a study: "New research...study: "New research proves this...interventions based on research you encounter...us encounter research through social...something new. Research literacy isn't...encounter a study or research...a study or research claim, these...Who did this research and who paid...paid for it? Studies conducted...weight than studies run by the...
Health > Alternative Medicine
CBD for Children with Special Needs: Separating Marketing from Medicine
...are not FDA-approved. They're classified as dietary supplements, which means they don't go through the same testing or regulatory oversight. A 2017 study published in JAMA tested 84 CBD products bought online and found that more than a quarter contained significantly less CBD than labeled. Some contained...