Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) presents unique challenges for individuals and their families, but ongoing research and awareness efforts bring hope and support. ASD encompasses a broad range of neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by challenges in social communication, repetitive behaviors, and sensory sensitivities. While the spectrum is diverse, recent research has deepened our understanding of the complexity […]
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Weighted Blankets for Autism: Reducing Anxiety and Providing a Good Night’s Sleep
Is it a struggle for your child with autism to relax and fall asleep? A therapeutic weighted blanket, also known as a sensory blanket, may be what your child needs to help reduce anxiety. Weighted blankets can help bring a sense of calm. Learn how anxiety and sleep dysregulation can affect children with autism. Find […]
Social Stories for Autistic Children
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can sometimes have difficulty when it comes to mastering social skills, as well as communication skills. The good news is there are various strategies or tools developed by experts to help people caring for children with ASD so they grow and succeed. Among these tools are the social stories specifically […]
Can Cannabis Treat Epileptic Seizures?
If you have not had any luck using traditional medicine to treat epilepsy, have you considered cannabis for the effects of seizures? We’re here to explain the many benefits of medical cannabis to encourage you to try this alternative to treating the effects of epileptic seizures. About Epilepsy Epilepsy is described as the recurring process […]
Does My Child Have Autism? The Early Signs In Children
If you suspect that your child has autism, you may be feeling quite a bit of anxiety wondering if your suspicions are true. At first glance, the world of autism can be a scary and unknown place, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. What is autism? According to Autism Speaks, “autism spectrum disorder […]
Best Special Needs Family Vacation Spots in 2018
Does the winter weather have you feeling down? Are you tired of dealing with the snow and bitterly cold temperatures? If you are ready to get away for a few days or longer, here are some of the best special needs family vacation spots in 2018! The Skydeck at Willis Tower – Chicago, Illinois You […]
Absence Seizures
You have probably heard an absence seizure called by another name—petit mal seizures. Like other seizures, absence seizures are caused by intense, abnormal brain electrical activity. Under normal conditions, nerve cells in the brain (called neurons) communicate with each other via tiny electrical signal transmissions. When seizures occur, the signals are abnormal and can affect […]
Types of Seizures & Causes
When a person has a seizure—a flurry of electrical activity in the brain caused by nerve cells misfiring–it is always a cause for concern, but it may not always be epilepsy. There are many types of seizures that are considered non-epileptic events, including febrile seizures, first seizures, and eclampsia in pregnant women. But some seizures […]
Parenting with Epilepsy
Parenting may be the hardest job on earth, and it’s even harder when presented with the challenges of a parent with epilepsy. Parents with very well-controlled seizures say they experiencing fairly normal parenting, but those with uncontrolled seizures find it very challenging. We hope it will get easier with these helpful tips. Honesty First, be […]
What to do When Your Child Bumps His or Her Head
It is a scary thing whenever your child sustains an injury. Kids bump their heads a lot as they learn to walk and navigate the world around them. As they grow, they bump their heads on the ground and on various objects. With how frequently this can happen, it can be hard to determine whether […]
Guardian Soft Special Needs Helmet
