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Special Needs > Diabetes
CGM and Insulin Pump Technology: What Parents of Children with Diabetes Need to Know
...injections, many children now wear devices that check glucose levels continuously...use them at school, here's what you need to know. What Is a CGM? A continuous...that clips onto the sensor, and a device that displays the readings. Some systems...replace all fingersticks (you may still need to confirm readings before giving insulin...
Special Needs > Cystic Fibrosis
Building a Sustainable Airway Clearance Routine for Your Child with CF
...maintenance. The techniques fall into three main categories: high-frequency chest wall oscillation vest therapy, oscillating positive expiratory pressure devices like Aerobika or Acapella, and manual chest physiotherapy. Each does the same job of loosening and moving mucus, but the day-to-day experience of using...
Lifestyle > Relationships
Dating and Relationships for Adults With Disabilities: Finding Connection and Building Confidence
...account for accessibility needs or the specific questions people...includes fields for accessibility needs, mobility devices, and support...accessibility needs, mobility devices, and support requirements,...template built for someone else. Special Bridge serves a similar audience...it accessible on a range of devices but less mobile-friendly than...
Lifestyle > Recreation
Screen Time and Special Needs: Evidence-Based Guidance for Parents
...who uses an AAC device to ask for snacks,...families with special needs kids, screens...with special needs kids, screens...sensory regulation devices, and sometimes...screen time and special needs is mixed,...time and special needs is mixed, sometimes...kids. Parents need guidance that...Don't Work for Special Needs. The AAP...Work for Special Needs. The AAP guidelines...
Special Needs > Epilepsy
A New Epilepsy Treatment Reports Over 90% Seizure Reduction in Initial Patients
...exhausting one: try another medication, consider surgery, weigh a stimulation device. Each carries its own risks and tradeoffs, and many families have gone through...those signals directly, not by removing tissue or blocking signals with devices, but by introducing cells that can rebuild the function that's missing....
Global Insights > Advocacy
Empowering Students with Disabilities Through Inclusive Education
...all students and provide support to meet their needs. In an inclusive classroom, students with disabilities...teacher notes Audio books Adaptive equipment like special desks or communication devices Accommodations...equipment like special desks or communication devices Accommodations change how a student learns, but...
Assistive Tech > Software
Assistive Technology Revolutionizing the Lives of Individuals with Special Needs
...people with special needs do things...with special needs do things more...or complex devices. The goal is...person's unique needs. Assistive...the diverse needs of the special...needs of the special needs community....the special needs community....individuals with special needs can do...with special needs can do more...communication device gives a non-verbal...thoughts and needs. Being able...
Special Needs > Muscular Dystrophy
Empowering Families in the Muscular Dystrophy Journey
...of muscular dystrophy your child has. Then a treatment plan can be made just for them. Building a Healthcare Team. Children with muscular dystrophy need a team of healthcare providers to manage their condition. The team may include: Pediatrician or primary care doctor Neurologist who specializes in...
Assistive Tech > Mobility
Assistive Technology for Enhanced Mobility in Individuals with Special Needs
...helps people with special needs move around...with special needs move around more...their specific needs. Some people may...Some people may need a wheelchair....Others may just need a cane or walker...for people with special needs: It allows...with special needs: It allows people...life. Assistive devices also help people...of assistive devices for mobility:...
Assistive Tech > Vision
Assistive Technologies Revolutionizing Vision Impairment Care
...magnifiers to high-tech devices, there are many options...available. Each person's needs are unique. An assistive...built-in VoiceOver. Braille Devices. Braille is a tactile...computers and mobile devices. They have a row of special...devices. They have a row of special cells that raise and lower...notetakers are portable devices with Braille...
Research > Funding
Investing in the Future of Special Needs Research and Innovation
The Vital Role of Special Needs Research Funding....Vital Role of Special Needs Research Funding. Special...Needs Research Funding. Special needs research is crucial...Research Funding. Special needs research is crucial for...managing their specific needs. Government grants, private...assistive technologies. These devices and software help people...
Special Needs > Mobility Limitations
Strategies for Navigating Life with Mobility Limitations
...are many options available to fit your specific needs and preferences. An occupational therapist can...equipment and learn how to use it safely. Other helpful devices include: Grab bars and handrails Shower chairs...home and recommend modifications based on your needs. There may be grants or low-interest loans available...