Lauren Potter Stars in a Film About Intimacy and Down Syndrome
“Guest Room,” a Film About Intimacy and Down Syndrome “Guest Room” starring Lauren Potter from hit T.V. Glee, is an award winning, short film about being romantic while in a...
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Did You Know You Can Receive Rides to Your Medical Appointments?
Getting to and from medical appointments is a critical part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Medicaid funds Non-Emergency Medical Transportation to and from doctor’s appointments. Contact your state’s Medicaid office...
Did You Know Probiotics Aid in Boosting Your Immune System?
Probiotics are the beneficial bacteria that make up a large part of the immune system. If you’ve evertaken antibiotics, steroids or birth-control pills, or eaten CAFO meats, you’ve likely (unintentionally)...
Did You Know Camp Chatterbox Is a Unique Camp for Children Who Use Computers to Communicate?
Camp Chatterbox, sponsored by Children’s Specialized Hospital, is a weeklong overnight camp in Monmouth, New Jersey, for children and young adults, ages 5-22, who use synthesized Augmentative and Alternative Communication...
Kids Learn Communication Best through the Help of their Parents [Infographic]
There is no better communication partner for children than their parents. That’s the main reason that much of the recent research in autism management focuses on parent mediated intervention as...
Tai Chi and Children with Learning Disabilities
What is Tai Chi? Tai Chi Ch’uan is an ancient Chinese martial art based on the movement of Qi (Internal Energy) and the principle of Yin Yang, the philosophy of...
The ABLE ACT of 2014 EXPLAINED!
New Savings Accounts May Fund Care for Individuals with Disabilities In December, amidst much euphoria, Congress passed and President Obama signed into law the ABLE Act of 2014 (Achieving a...
What is Hemispheric Integration Therapy (H.I.T.) ?
“you have got to hear about this amazing therapy. I was able to see success after the 1st session
Judgment and the Teenage Brain
Judgment and the Teenage Brain Ask any parent: The teenage brain is difficult to decipher. And regardless of whether your teenager has special needs or not, the mood swings, out-of-character...
Did You Know About the Independent Living Center?
Do you know that every state has an “Independent Living Center” (ILC) that can assist families with transition planning, information and referral, peer support and independent living skills trainings? Visit...
