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Fragile X Drug Trials: The First Real Breakthroughs and What They Mean for Families
Research > Drug Development

Fragile X Drug Trials: The First Real Breakthroughs and What They Mean for Families

By Dr. Jenna Collins
...drugs generated real excitement, all three targeted what looked like the right biological pathway, and all three failed in human trials between 2009 and...syndrome results from a missing protein (FMRP), and without that protein, a brain receptor called mGluR5 becomes overactive. Block the receptor, restore balance....
Selecting Aids for Specific Hearing Impairments
Assistive Tech > Hearing

Selecting Aids for Specific Hearing Impairments

By Diana Foster
...Fortunately, advancements in technology have led to the development of various hearing aids designed to cater to specific...hearing aids and provide insights on selecting the right one for your unique needs. Understanding Hearing...(cochlea) or nerve pathways from the inner ear to the brain. Presbycusis (age-related hearing loss), noise-induced...
How to Find a Special Needs Day Care
Parenting > The Early Years

How to Find a Special Needs Day Care

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...studies have proven that a child's brain structure and development is influenced...that a child's brain structure and development is influenced significantly by the...their child but how to select the right child care facility, particularly...researching day care providers: Know your rights. Title III of the Americans with...
Is There a New Drug for Cerebral Palsy?
Health > Treatment

Is There a New Drug for Cerebral Palsy?

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...damage to a child's brain before, during, or...that might limit the development of cerebral palsy if...palsy is that the brain damage is a result...inflammation in the child's brain; this inflammation...inflammation in the brain. The rabbits who were...promising treatment for brain damage caused by prenatal...must be administered right after birth in order...
Special Needs App of the Day: Faces iMake
Assistive Tech > Apps

Special Needs App of the Day: Faces iMake

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...iPad fun? Now you have it with Faces iMake. Right-brain thinking, originality, having fun, exploring,...fun? Now you have it with Faces iMake. Right-brain thinking, originality, having fun, exploring, playing,...and entertaining ways to promote this essential developmental milestone. ...
Unlocking Your Child’s Potential with Neurofeedback
Special Needs > General Special Needs

Unlocking Your Child’s Potential with Neurofeedback

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...understandings of developmental delays, therapists...do you know what is right for your child's specific...specific needs? Since the brain manages a child's ability...be effective, the brain must be positively...Neurofeedback, a form of brain “exercise,” is a process...speaks directly to the brain. The primary canvas...a space ship, his brain is getting a workout...
The Puzzle of Autism
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum

The Puzzle of Autism

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...primarily a problem of right-brain development,...a problem of right-brain development, which...problem of right-brain development, which results in the...suggesting that direct brain training may be of...child for better "brain behavior." This is...of exercise for the brain. The brain is challenged...for the brain. The brain is challenged from...
Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy
Special Needs > Cerebral Palsy

Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...that results from brain damage that could...coordination and language development. Since cerebral...palsy comes from brain damage, one cannot...has the disorder right after birth, except...is not until the brain begins to develop...to five, as the brain and nervous system...milestones and development. These symptoms...and a half. This development is significant...
A New Platform Just Launched to Help Disability Families Discover Assistive Technology. Here's What Families Should Know.
News > Technology

A New Platform Just Launched to Help Disability Families Discover Assistive Technology. Here's What Families Should Know.

By Olivia Green
...addresses a gap most families know well: finding the right AT often requires word-of-mouth referrals, specialist...capital, and caregiving. Rich Palmer survived a brain aneurysm rupture and brings experience in venture...The platform serves as a bridge between product development and real-world use. Families can see what's coming...
12 Best Special Needs Apps of 2012-Special Education
Assistive Tech > Apps

12 Best Special Needs Apps of 2012-Special Education

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
Dear Developmental Doc: I have a 14 year...encourage social/emotional and developmental growth. Do you have any...CA. Dear Lucille, You are right, we are now living in a time...World! Esther Hess, a.k.a The Developmental Doc. 1) "See, Touch, Learn..."See, Touch, Learn Pro" by Brian Parade. The most important...
Medicaid Waiver Waiting Lists: How to Join and What to Expect
Legal > Government Benefits

Medicaid Waiver Waiting Lists: How to Join and What to Expect

By James Williams
...years. If you're not on the list, you're losing time right now. The earlier you join, the sooner you'll reach...specific populations (intellectual disabilities, brain injury, elderly care). Start with your state's Medicaid...disability services case manager, they can identify the right waiver and help you apply. The Kaiser Family Foundation...
Requesting Extra Time for Interview Responses: Processing Speed Accommodations
Career > Interviewing

Requesting Extra Time for Interview Responses: Processing Speed Accommodations

By Liam Richardson
...hiring manager asks a multi-part question. Your brain starts working. You know the answer is in there....understanding the difference helps you pick the right one. The first is a formal accommodation. This means...response, or breaks between segments, this is the right route. It requires disclosure, but it also provides...

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