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 […]
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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 […]
My Friend Just Had a Seizure: What Do I Do Now?
You’ve just witnessed a family member or friend having their first seizure, and it was terrifying for both of you. You never expected it, and neither did the nearly 3 million Americans who have epilepsy. You’re both understandably scared and you don’t know what to do next. First, just breathe. Try to calm down. Don’t […]
Carrying Medication While Traveling
If you are planning your next vacation or trip overseas, then one of the most important things you have to consider is your medication. Whether it’s pills to combat allergies or it’s something more serious like a breathing apparatus, it’s imperative that you understand what it will take to transport your medicine through customs. With […]
How Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy Helps Epilepsy
How Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy Helps Epilepsy A procedure called vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) may be helpful for patients who suffer from epilepsy. The vagus nerve is called a cranial nerve because it originates in the brain. This nerve controls involuntary bodily functions, like motor functions in the diaphragm and stomach, heart functions and […]
Video Game Induced Seizures
If you have been known to have seizures while playing video games, you aren’t alone. People who have seizures while playing video games have photosensitive epilepsy. Seizures are triggered by visual stimuli that forms patterns in time or space. Visual stimuli that triggers seizures could be flashing lights, regular moving patterns or bold, regular patterns. […]
Medical Cannabis For Autism
Medical Cannabis For Autism Medical Cannabis is the twenty-first century’s bad boy wonder drug. This herbal medicine has a long history of illicit drug use, and is only legal for medical prescription and consumption by some states in the union. However, cannabis’s ability to fight off the symptoms and side effects of a plethora of […]
Resource Page for Seizure Sufferers
Resource Page for Seizure Sufferers When you or someone you love is suffering from seizures, it can put your mind at ease to know as much information as possible. The tricky thing is that you don’t know where to start. We’ve put this guide together of all the best resources and information available for seizure […]
Which Children Need Special Needs Equipment
There are several disorders that may require your child to use special needs equipment. Children who suffer from disorders such as epilepsy or seizures may benefit from our helmets to help prevent head injuries during a fall. They are also useful for children with disorders such as hemophilia, because they can protect the child from […]
Sizing Helmets for Special Needs Children
It is fairly easy to size helmets for special needs children. When you are ready to order a helmet, all you need to do is measure the circumference of your child’s head. This can be done with either a cloth tape measure or a piece of string. You wrap the item gently around your child’s […]