Developmental, Orthopedic, Neuromuscular, and Neurological Disorders
The section on development, orthopedic issues, and neuromuscular problems focuses on physical disabilities, developmental motor delays, orthopedic problems, autism, sensory issues, and their treatments. Related articles on Therapies, Disability, and Augmentative Communication can be found on the Advocacy and Disability Page.General
- Fundoplication in Children with Neurological Impairments
- Noisy Breathing: Stridor in Children with Low Trunk Tone
- Early Signs of Puberty in Very Young Children with Cerebral Palsy and Similar Conditions
- Improving Attitudes of Medical Professionals Toward Children with Neurological Impairments
- How to Evaluate and Choose Therapies
- Vaccinating Children with Neurological, Metabolic, and Neuromuscular Issues: A Call for Research
Autism
- Christmas with an Autistic Twist
- Mito Plus: One Family's Experience with Mito, Autism, and Eosinophilic Disease
- How to Get a Communication Device for Your Child
- Pancakes and Lemonade
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: What Is It and Will It Work?
- Adult Diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism Research: Simons Simplex Collection Project
- Helping Kids with Autism
- A New Perspective on Life
- Talents & Friends
- What's the Difference?
Physical Disabilities
- Exchanging Special Needs Equipment and Supplies
- Assessing Vision in Children who are Non-Verbal or have Multiple Disabilities
- Achieving Independent Mobility Regardless of Disability
- Early Intervention: Maximizing Your Baby's Development
- Being a Teenager with Cerebral Palsy
- Sharmiki's Story (cerebral palsy)
- Lekotek and Other Toy-Lending Programs for Children with Special Needs
- Introducing Switches and Augmentative Communication Devices to Very Young Children
- Adapting Your World for Play
- How to Get a Communication Device for Your Child
- Non-Surgical Treatments for Spasticity in Cerebral Palsy and Similar Conditions
- The Thorny Issue of "Undiagnosed"
- The Importance of Introducing Tastes
- Umbilical Cord Blood Treatments for Children with Cerebral Palsy
- When the Mouth Won't Work
- Trystyn's Story (brain injury)
- Holiday Craft Ideas for Your Child with Fine Motor Impairment
- Coping with Neurological Impairment
- Neurodevelopmental Treatment
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: What Is It and Will It Work?
- Aquatic Therapy: Not Just a Day at the Pool
- Using Technology to Alleviate Boredom---Educationally!
- Choosing Clothing for Children with Special Needs
- Why You (and Your Insurance Company) Need to Get Your Child Standing
- Inexpensive and Easily Available Toys That Work for Children with Special Needs
- Special Recreation is About Fun! Thoughts from an Adapted Recreation Coordinator
- Playgrounds for All
Sensory, Vision, and Hearing Issues
- The Importance of Introducing Tastes
- From Fear to Freedom: One Very Special Service Dog
- Vision Therapy: One Family's Experience
- Facts about Weighted Blankets and Directions to Make Your Own
- Bone Conduction Hearing Aids: An Option for Children with Conductive Hearing Loss
- If Only He Could Talk! Communication Strategies for Children with Visual Impairments
- Understanding What It Means to Have a Child Who Has Combined Hearing and Visual Impairments
Articles on Therapies and Augmentative Communication can be found on the Advocacy and Disability Page.