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Federal Officials Reopened Public Comment on the Autism Strategic Plan Until August 20
...restructured it earlier this year, replacing representatives from established autism organizations with members who have publicly questioned vaccine safety. Several autism groups have said it is not clear who wrote the draft. Autism organizations asked for a 90-day comment period. Judith Ursitti of the...
Special Needs > Attention Deficit Disorders
Driving with ADHD: How to Tell If a Pattern of Small Crashes Is a Safety Problem
Four minor crashes in a first year of driving is a pattern, not bad luck. What the research shows and who can evaluate fitness to drive.
Therapies > Animal
Animal-Assisted Therapy Safety: Allergies, Bites, and Infection Prevention
...worries are reasonable, and a good program has already answered all three before you walk in the door. The problem is that programs rarely explain their safety systems unless you ask, so families end up guessing. Here is what protects a child in an animal-assisted therapy session, and what you should expect...
Parenting > Adulthood
Sexuality Education for Young Adults with Disabilities
...filled by trial and error, sometimes at real cost to safety. I've sat with families after something went wrong...toward more independence, it also covers practical safety: how to meet people safely, what red flags in a...also covers practical safety: how to meet people safely, what red flags in a...
Health > Alternative Medicine
CBD Safety Research for Children with Autism and Epilepsy
...but shared neurodevelopmental pathways are the leading explanation. What matters for CBD specifically is that this overlap means a large share of CBD safety data comes from trials designed for epilepsy, not autism, which puts your child closer to the tested population than a parent asking about CBD for...
Lifestyle > Relationships
Navigating Sexual Health for Teens and Adults with Disabilities
Comprehensive sex education addressing consent, safety, and accessibility remains largely unavailable for people with disabilities.
Lifestyle > Recreation
Adapted Physical Education: What Schools Must Provide
...APE for any child whose disability affects their ability to participate safely and successfully in general physical education, including: Physical disabilities...dystrophy, or limb differences Visual or hearing impairments that create safety concerns in a gym setting Autism spectrum disorder when sensory overload...
Lifestyle > Independence
Emergency Response Skills: When and How to Call 911
...can't get up. Allergic reactions with swelling or difficulty breathing. Fire or gas: Smoke you can't find the source of. Flames. The smell of gas. Safety threats: Someone breaking into the house. A stranger trying to take you somewhere. Being lost and unable to find your way home. Then teach what doesn't...
Lifestyle > Independence
Kitchen Safety and Cooking Independence for Teens with Disabilities
...teen use the stove, I understand. But avoidance isn't protection. What protects your teen is preparation, the right tools, and enough practice that safety becomes habit rather than instruction. The goal isn't a teen who can cook when you're standing beside them. It's a teen who can feed themselves when...
Career > Skills Training
Personal Hygiene and Professional Appearance in the Workplace
...hygiene policies are job-specific. A front desk role may require business attire and visible grooming standards. A warehouse position may prioritize safety footwear over polished shoes. The ADA allows employers to set appearance standards when they're necessary for the job, but employers must modify those...
Career > Skills Training
Getting to Work Independently: Transit and Paratransit Training for Employees with Disabilities
...training isn't "just practicing the bus route." It's a structured, one-on-one skill-building program that teaches route planning, problem-solving, safety awareness, and independent navigation, all built around your specific route and your specific challenges. Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies fund...
Career > Finding Jobs
Trial Work Periods: Testing Employment While Keeping Disability Benefits
You can test whether you're ready to return to work without risking your SSDI benefits. That safety net is the trial work period: nine months where you can earn any amount and keep your full disability check. Most people don't know it exists, and...