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Special Needs > Respiratory Health
Asthma Management at School: What Parents of Children with Disabilities Need to Know
...assume typical communication, motor control, and sensory processing. When those assumptions don't apply,...themselves to use an inhaler effectively. A child with sensory sensitivities may resist nebulizer treatments....plans assume the child will notify an adult when symptoms start. They assume the child can self-administer...
Special Needs > Cancer
Supporting Cancer Patients with Special Needs Through Early Detection
...changes, persistent pain, or changes in bodily functions. If any concerning symptoms arise, they should be promptly reported to a healthcare provider for further...wheelchair ramps, accessible exam tables, and communication aids for those with sensory impairments. Healthcare providers should also be trained in working with...
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
Holistic Approaches to Managing Autism Spectrum Disorder
...person, not just the symptoms. This article explores...type and severity of symptoms people experience....healthcare professional. Sensory Integration Therapy....autism experience sensory sensitivities. They...textures overwhelming. Sensory Integration Therapy...individuals cope with sensory information more effectively....adapt and process sensory information more effectively....
Medical > Neurology
Navigating Epilepsy: Comprehensive Guide for Individuals with Special Needs
...result of an unexpected rush of electrical activity within the brain. The symptoms can range from momentary staring spells to convulsive body movement, making...additional lens of understanding. These individuals may already be dealing with sensory sensitivities, learning difficulties, or physical limitations. Epilepsy...
News > Research
Robin Borakove, "Angels Among Us”
...her dreams. As a child, her life was continually challenging. Exhibiting symptoms of Schizophrenia, ADHD and a phethora of ongoing issues, she was administered...long term success. Through years of sleepless nights, misdiagnoses and sensory overload issues, she was often misunderstood, and among many unhappy childhood...
Education > Higher Education
What My Degree Taught Me about Autism
...two people with Autism will have the same exact symptoms. Some people with Autism will have only a few...Some people with Autism will have only a few mild symptoms, while others will have more severe symptoms....mild symptoms, while others will have more severe symptoms. Someone with a milder form of Autism might simply...
Research > Funding
Investing in the Future of Special Needs Research and Innovation
...people with limited mobility Smartphone apps that help manage and track symptoms Wearable sensors to alert to medical emergencies Continued investment...limited mobility Smartphone apps that help manage and track symptoms Wearable sensors to alert to medical emergencies Continued investment fuels the pipeline...
Special Needs > Cancer
The Role of Technology in Enhancing Cancer Care for Special Needs Patients
...with in-person appointments. Remote monitoring devices, such as wearable sensors and home health devices, enable continuous monitoring of vital signs and...and home health devices, enable continuous monitoring of vital signs and symptom tracking, providing valuable insights into patient well-being. By empowering...
Therapies > Animal
Is My Child Ready for Animal Therapy? Pre-Assessment Questions for Parents
How to evaluate fear, allergies, sensory sensitivities, and readiness before booking your child's first animal-assisted therapy session.
Special Needs > Asperger Syndrome
Sensory Processing Differences in Asperger Syndrome: What to Request at School and Work
...spent white-knuckling through sensory input that never lets up. Sensory...input that never lets up. Sensory processing differences show...sharp, or too close. What Sensory Processing Differences Feel...Processing Differences Feel Like. Sensory differences in Asperger syndrome...inconsistency is part of why sensory needs get dismissed. If...
Lifestyle > Travel
How to Request Pre-Boarding When Flying with a Disability
...an assistive device, or settling in before the rest of the flight loads. The regulation covers wheelchair users, but it also covers passengers with sensory sensitivities, mobility limitations that don't require a wheelchair, medical equipment that needs stowing near the seat, and cognitive or developmental...
Parenting > Adulthood
Day Programs for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: What to Look For
...nobody's performing for a visitor. Ask to See a Typical Day, Not the Tour Route. Most programs walk visitors through the same route: the art room, the sensory space, a group mid-activity. Ask instead for the actual daily schedule, hour by hour, for the day of your visit. Then ask if that schedule looks the...