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Teaching Bowel and Bladder Independence in Spina Bifida: A Guide for Parents
Special Needs > Spina Bifida

Teaching Bowel and Bladder Independence in Spina Bifida: A Guide for Parents

By Dr. Evelyn Mercer
...the caths, all the bowel care, and the idea...should. Teaching bowel and bladder independence...compound into full self-management. Here's what that...Convenience. Bladder and bowel management aren't...Bladder and bowel management aren't just medical...who handles their bowel program independently...neurogenic bladder management show that children...
Transition to Adult Care in Spina Bifida: Why Planning Starts at 14 Not 18
Special Needs > Spina Bifida

Transition to Adult Care in Spina Bifida: Why Planning Starts at 14 Not 18

By Dr. Evelyn Mercer
...their shunt, coordinates bladder and bowel care, tracks orthopedic concerns....teens can begin learning active self-management skills and because four years is the...hands-on skills. Self-catheterization. Bowel program management. Recognizing shunt...Self-catheterization. Bowel program management. Recognizing shunt failure symptoms...
Building a Bowel Management Routine for Children with Neurogenic Bowel
Medical > Gastroenterology

Building a Bowel Management Routine for Children with Neurogenic Bowel

By Mr. Jackson Pierce
...child's bowel function...structured bowel management...structured bowel management program,...Neurogenic bowel dysfunction...rectum makes bowel function...well-designed bowel program...Neurogenic Bowel Is. Neurogenic...Neurogenic bowel means the...control bowel function...hyporeflexic bowel, which is...hyperreflexic bowel, which has...hyporeflexic bowel, stool moves...hyperreflexic bowel, reflex...baseline. A bowel program...
Resilience in the Face of Spina Bifida
Special Needs > Spina Bifida

Resilience in the Face of Spina Bifida

By Dr. Evelyn Mercer
...walking. Physical therapy builds strength and coordination. Bladder and bowel problems are common in people with spina bifida. Catheters can help empty...empty the bladder. Fiber in the diet and regular toilet routines promote bowel control. Some people with spina bifida have hydrocephalus, a buildup of fluid...
Dietary Strategies in Managing Gastrointestinal Disorders for Special Needs
Medical > Gastroenterology

Dietary Strategies in Managing Gastrointestinal Disorders for Special Needs

By Mr. Jackson Pierce
...Special Needs Individuals and Their Management. Gastroenterological disorders often...a tailored approach for effective management. Today, we delve into some common...complex conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), people with special...the frequency and consistency of bowel movements can significantly improve....
Navigating through Gastrointestinal Issues Among Special Needs Individuals
Medical > Gastroenterology

Navigating through Gastrointestinal Issues Among Special Needs Individuals

By Mr. Jackson Pierce
...(GI) issues. Through understanding and effective management of these health issues, we can make a significant...Reflux Disease (GERD), constipation, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) are commonly observed among individuals...implementing appropriate care strategies. Effective management involves a combination of dietary modifications,...
Teaching Bathroom Independence to Children with Down Syndrome
Lifestyle > Independence

Teaching Bathroom Independence to Children with Down Syndrome

By Nora Bloom
...relatives keep asking when you'll start. You have started. You've been working on this for over a year. Children with Down syndrome develop bladder and bowel control on a different timeline. The muscle tone differences, developmental delays, and communication challenges that come with the diagnosis all affect...
Understanding Spina Bifida and the Benefits of Early Intervention
Special Needs > Spina Bifida

Understanding Spina Bifida and the Benefits of Early Intervention

By Alice Whitman
...functions. They may need assistive devices like braces, crutches, or wheelchairs to help them move around. (March of Dimes) Spina bifida can also cause bowel and bladder problems. Children may need help with going to the bathroom. Some may need a catheter to empty their bladder. Learning problems are common...
Health Scare Fatigue!
Health > Mental Health

Health Scare Fatigue!

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
Did you know that farting can cause cancer of the bowel? 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...
How Allergies Can Complicate Your Child's Dyslexia
Special Needs > Dyslexia

How Allergies Can Complicate Your Child's Dyslexia

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...kind, especially anything described as shooting, dull, pinprick sensation, or tightness in the chest. Abdominal symptoms such as bloating, hiccups, or bowel problems such as constipation or diarrhea. Respiratory distress, including the sensation of dust in the lungs, post-nasal drip, or excessive or unusual...
What is Down Syndrome?
Special Needs > Down Syndrome

What is Down Syndrome?

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...Other health conditions that commonly occur with Down syndrome include congenital heart disease, hearing problems, intestinal problems (blocked small bowel or celiac disease), problems with memory or concentration, eye problems (such as cataracts), or skeletal problems. Most individuals with Down syndrome...
Osteopenia and Celiac Disease
Special Needs > General Special Needs

Osteopenia and Celiac Disease

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...for building strong bones. Celiac disease can be hard to diagnose if your child is not exhibiting some of the common symptoms, such as irritable bowel, bloating, diarrhea, and poor growth. Malabsorption of minerals like calcium might be occurring even without the presence of these symptoms. While a...

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