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When Studies Disagree: How to Make Sense of Conflicting Research as a Special Needs Parent
...consider: gluten-free diets for autism, screen time limits...autism, screen time limits for ADHD, optimal therapy intensity,...luxury of waiting decades for scientific consensus. You...consensus. You have a child who needs decisions now. Here's how...speech therapy outcomes for three-year-olds with autism...study on speech therapy for seven-year-olds with moderate...
Therapies > Other
Deep Pressure Therapy and Weighted Blankets: What Parents of Children with Special Needs Should Know
...child's nervous system is looking for proprioceptive input, the deep...same mechanism that worked for her has been replicated in children...dental procedures. The evidence for ADHD is less consistent, but...from parents and occupational therapists suggest benefit for children...therapists suggest benefit for children who seek proprioceptive...
Therapies > Animal
Small Animal Therapy: How Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, and Cats Help Children with Special Needs
...and wouldn't come out for an hour. The size, the...You're not looking for a different kind of...animal. You're looking for something smaller, quieter,...or simply not ready for traditional animal-assisted...a safe entry point for children who need something...point for children who need something less demanding....at a steady rhythm. For children who struggle...
Therapies > Speech
Speech Therapy for Special Needs Children: A Complete Guide for Parents
...certain patterns signal the need for professional assessment....certain patterns signal the need for professional assessment. By...worsens over time You don't need a referral to contact a speech-language...speech-language pathologist privately. For school-based services, submit...services, submit a written request for evaluation to your child's school...
Therapies > Play
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT): What It Is and How It Helps Special Needs Families
...evidence-based protocol where a therapist coaches you in real...learning by doing, with a therapist watching through a...interaction as it happens. For families raising children...as the primary tool for behavior change. What...Eyberg. It's designed for children ages 2–7 with...extend it to age 12 for children with developmental...lead during play. The therapist coaches you to use...
Therapies > Play
What Is Play Therapy? A Parent's Guide for Special Needs Families
...therapeutic modality where licensed therapists use play as the primary language...or behavioral difficulties. The therapist is trained to observe what the child...and how to find a qualified play therapist. What Play Therapy Is (and What It...until the narrative shifts. The therapist creates a structured environment...
Therapies > Physical
Physical Therapy for Children with Special Needs: A Complete Parent's Guide
...wonder: does my child need physical therapy?...Physical therapy for children with special...for children with special needs addresses...children with special needs addresses movement,...life. It's not just for kids who can't walk....know if your child needs it, what happens...find a qualified therapist you can trust. What...the muscle power needed to walk, stand,...
Therapies > Other
Alternative and Complementary Therapies for Special Needs Children: What the Research Says
Your child's therapist suggests craniosacral...and complementary therapies for special needs...complementary therapies for special needs children...complementary therapies for special needs children range...therapies for special needs children range from...what research shows for children with autism,...individuals report worked for them. It's real...doesn't control for confounding variables....
Therapies > Occupational
Occupational Therapy for Children with Special Needs: School, Private, or Both?
...or use utensils at meals. You're wondering if you need private OT on top of school services, or if that's...address different parts of your child's life, and for many families, both are necessary at the same time....functional one. School-based OT focuses on skills needed to participate in the classroom: holding a pencil...
Therapies > Music
Music Therapy for Special Needs Children: What Parents Should Know
When your child's therapist recommends music therapy, you...intervention. A board-certified music therapist (MT-BC) uses rhythm, melody,...learning to play an instrument for performance. Here's what music...non-musical outcomes. A music therapist might use drumming to help...the goal. It's the scaffold for reaching the goal. Music lessons...
Therapies > Animal
Animal-Assisted Therapy for Special Needs Children: A Parent's Guide to All Your Options
...you search for animal therapy...animal therapy for children with...children with special needs, you'll...with special needs, you'll find...your child needs and what a...program, you need to understand...signing up for, what credentials...gets used for everything...you're paying for services or...credentialed therapist, which includes...occupational therapist, physical...physical therapist, speech-language...
Special Needs > Multiple Sclerosis
Living with Pediatric MS: A Complete Guide for Families
...neurologists, MRIs, disease-modifying therapies, and school meetings where you'll need...therapies, and school meetings where you'll need to explain invisible symptoms to teachers...them. This guide covers what families need to know: recognizing symptoms, understanding...child's emotional wellbeing. It's built for the long haul, not just the first few...