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Assistive Tech > Apps
Special Needs App of the Day: X is for X-Ray
...vision. It reads like an ABC storybook, but the information and intrigue is suitable for many ages. The pages...advanced students will also love the commentary, scientific information, and trivia about each object....students will also love the commentary, scientific information, and trivia about each object. X is for X-Ray...
Special Needs > Dyslexia
Agency Spotlight: The International Dyslexia Association
...Ireland, and Japan, the IDA is a non-profit, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to the...national office from individuals seeking more information about dyslexia. Due to an increased demand for...Annals of Dyslexia (a journal dedicated to the scientific study of dyslexia), discounted admission to...
News > Research
When Studies Disagree: How to Make Sense of Conflicting Research as a Special Needs Parent
...exactly as designed: testing ideas, refining methods, and slowly building toward answers. But parents don't have the luxury of waiting decades for scientific consensus. You have a child who needs decisions now. Here's how to navigate research that points in different directions. Why Studies Contradict...
News > Research
How to Read Research About Special Needs: A Guide for Parents Who Aren't Scientists
..."evidence-based" or "scientifically proven," but those terms get thrown around loosely. Some of what you see is solid. Some is marketing wrapped in scientific language. The difference matters when you're choosing therapies, advocating with schools, or deciding whether to try something new. Research literacy...
News > Research
The Autism Research Panel That Controls $2 Billion Just Lost Its Scientists
...complete reconstitution of the committee. All 21 members were new. The scientific and advocacy leadership that historically guided the IACC weren't reappointed....priorities is stacked with people whose public positions contradict the scientific consensus, that's not...
Assistive Tech > Vision
Screen Reader Comparison 2025: JAWS vs. NVDA vs. VoiceOver vs. Narrator
...you need it for and what you're willing to spend. JAWS: The Established Standard. JAWS has been the market leader for decades. Developed by Freedom Scientific, it offers the most comprehensive feature set of any Windows screen reader, including deep integration with Microsoft Office, scripting support for...
Research > Clinical Trials
Advancing Care and Treatment for People with Special Needs Through Research
Empowering individuals with special needs through research fosters scientific progress, enhancing understanding, treatments, and support.
Medical > Gastroenterology
Unraveling Gastrointestinal Disorders in Special Needs Individuals: A Medical Explainer
...individuals necessitates a holistic approach. Several angles must be evaluated - from genetics to diet, lifestyle, and existing medical conditions. Scientific research is also shedding light on the link between gastrointestinal health and neurological behavior in individuals with special needs, further...
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
The Science Of Meditation And Autism
...Meditation can also help improve focus and attention, and increase self-awareness. The Science Behind Meditation And Autism. There is a growing body of scientific evidence that suggests Meditation can be an effective intervention for those on the autism spectrum. A 2013 study found that after eight weeks of...
News > Employment
SpecialNeeds.com Appoints International "Go-To" Pro
...became easy," says parent Karen Macy. Terry's developed her own games the Sentence Zone, the Comprehension Zone, and the Math Zone, based on years of scientific research showing that kids learn better when color is used, and when they also have fun while they play and learn.
Health > Nutrition
Environmental Toxins And Breast Milk: What You Need To Know
...child, or if you are currently breastfeeding, now is the perfect time to consider an organic detox for the overall health of you and your child. Scientific American highlighted a nonprofit that is working toward eliminating toxic chemicals that make their way into breast milk. Make Our Milk Safe (MOMS)...
Health > Mental Health
Health Scare Fatigue!
...Or that using lipstick might send you dog Bipolar? If for a second you believed these stories you need help! We are bombarded daily by some new scientific research saying too much or too little of this or that will kill us or send us round the twist. To paraphrase Butch Cassidy 'who are these guys?'...