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Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
Sleep and Autism: Evidence-Based Help for Children Who Can't Fall Asleep or Stay Asleep
...neurologically different for many autistic children, and the sensory and routine needs that shape their days shape their nights too. There are approaches that...can become overwhelming at night when the house is quiet and the child's awareness of textures, sounds, and light intensifies. Anxiety and difficulty with...
Special Needs > Epilepsy
School Seizure Action Plans: What Every Parent and Teacher Needs to Know
...tonic-clonic seizures. Focal aware seizures look different from focal impaired awareness seizures. The plan should name the type and describe what school staff will...long does the seizure usually last? Thirty seconds? Two minutes? Staff need to know what's within your child's baseline so they can recognize when something...
Special Needs > Visual Impairments
Orientation and Mobility Training: The Foundation of Independence for Visually Impaired Children
...Infants and toddlers work on body image (where are your hands, where are your feet), spatial concepts (in, on, under, next to), and environmental awareness (the door makes a sound when it opens, the floor changes texture near the stairs). A qualified O&M specialist uses play-based activities that look...
Special Needs > Diabetes
Managing Diabetes When Your Child Has Another Disability: A Dual Diagnosis Guide
...asking since diagnosis: how do I teach hypoglycemia awareness to a child who can't reliably communicate what...That model assumes verbal communication, symptom awareness, and the cognitive ability to connect internal...ability to connect internal sensations with the need for action. When your child also has autism, intellectual...
Special Needs > Epilepsy
Seizure First Aid: What to Do, What Not to Do, and When to Call 911
...them hard is learning them before you need them and resisting the actions that...and what to avoid, this is what you need to know. The Types of Seizures and...They do not fall and come back to awareness as if nothing happened. These rarely...require physical intervention but do need documentation. Focal seizures begin...
Social Engagement > Community Living
The Transformative Power of Social Connections for Individuals with Special Needs
...fundamental human need. For individuals...individuals with special needs, building...with special needs, building...individuals with special needs to...with special needs to access...individuals with special needs: Improves...with special needs: Improves...individuals with special needs. These...with special needs. These may...individuals with special needs can...with special needs can engage...also raise awareness and foster...
Health > Exercise
Empowering Individuals with Special Needs Through Adaptive Yoga
...for Individuals with Special Needs. Adaptive yoga is...Individuals with Special Needs. Adaptive yoga is a great...for individuals with special needs to stay active and...individuals with special needs to stay active and healthy....alignment Increased body awareness Enhanced concentration...about your individual needs and any medical conditions...
Research > Clinical Trials
Clinical Trials and Their Impact on Special Needs Populations
...trials often need volunteers...People with Special Needs. Individuals...with Special Needs. Individuals...Individuals with special needs, such...with special needs, such as...participants with special needs, researchers...with special needs, researchers...patients with special needs. Including...with special needs. Including...people with special needs and...with special needs and their...Lack of awareness that clinical...
Social Engagement > Discrimination
Promoting Social Inclusion and Engagement for People with Disabilities
...disabilities. One important strategy is raising awareness. This means educating others about disability and...activities are welcoming to people with different needs. Examples include ramps, accessible restrooms,...interaction and shared experiences. Some examples are Special Olympics and Best Buddies. The Role of Community....
Special Needs > Down Syndrome
Crowd Cheers on Young Man with Down Syndrome as He Dances at Rugby Game
...suggested that the dance may have been scripted as part of Down Syndrome awareness, others pointed out that the young man's talent and the crowd's genuine...young man's talent and the crowd's genuine support made the moment truly special, regardless of whether it was planned or spontaneous. As the clip spread...
Social Engagement > Friends and Family
Inclusive Easter Activities for Children with Special Needs
...they can be overwhelming for some children with special needs. Create a sensory-friendly egg hunt by using...be overwhelming for some children with special needs. Create a sensory-friendly egg hunt by using plastic...impairments or those who have difficulty with spatial awareness. Bunny Hop Dance Party. Dancing is a fun way to...
Special Needs > Down Syndrome
Racing Hearts and Changing Lives: The Thunderhill Race for Down Syndrome Awareness
Thunderhill race supports Hearts of Joy to provide heart surgeries for children with Down Syndrome; every pledger's dollar counts.