by Ashley Kus | Nov 26, 2024 | Media Room, Uncategorized
By Shaun Heasley DisabilityScoop.com As the holiday season kicks off, kids with autism and other disabilities will have a chance to visit with Santa Claus without all of the usual chaos during a series of special events across the country. So-called Santa Cares events...
by Ashley Kus | Nov 25, 2024 | Media Room, Uncategorized
By Courageous Parents Network courageousparentsnetwork.org/ Practice simple traditions that are easy to execute and feel meaningful. There is no one way or right way to celebrate. Set perfection aside and decide what is important to you. It’s okay to say no to old...
by Ashley Kus | Nov 21, 2024 | Media Room, Uncategorized
By Julie’s Family Julie is 45 years old, loves to go for walks, horseback ride, swing in her hammock chair, and hold hands. She has two brothers, Mark and Thomas, one sister, Jane who has run for Team CdLS for about 15 years. She lives in a group home with two...
by Ashley Kus | Nov 21, 2024 | Media Room, Uncategorized
By Shaun Heasley www.disabilityscoop.com In a first-of-its-kind move, a popular theme park will offer a discrete way for visitors to alert staff throughout the park that they may need extra help even if their disability isn’t apparent. Sesame Place Philadelphia said...
by Ashley Kus | Nov 21, 2024 | Media Room, Uncategorized
By CdLS Foundation Clinical Advisory Board (CAB) How often should the child’s teeth be brushed? Is there a particular toothbrush recommended? All individuals with CdLS should have their teeth brushed (or brush themselves) at least twice a day. An electric toothbrush...
by Ashley Kus | Nov 21, 2024 | Media Room, Uncategorized
By The Understood Team Expert Reviewed by Keri Wilmot, understood.org For many families, food plays a central role in holiday celebrations. That can be tough for kids who are sensitive to the tastes, smells, sounds, and textures of foods. Kids with food sensitivities...
by Ashley Kus | Nov 21, 2024 | Media Room, Uncategorized
By Erin Croyle parentingspecialneeds.mydigitalpublication.com You know the old adage, “life is a marathon, not a sprint.” For parents like us though, life is a marathon AND a sprint, often with no water breaks. Relentless. Despite our best intentions, we end our days...
by Ashley Kus | Nov 18, 2024 | Media Room, Uncategorized
By CdLS Foundation Clinical Advisory Board (CAB) Behavior (aggression) You asked: Our 5-year-old is very aggressive in school. When they don’t do what she wants, she tends to react very aggressively. What is happening with her? We don’t know what to do. Sometimes I...
by Ashley Kus | Nov 14, 2024 | Media Room, Uncategorized
Our names are Ryan and Lauren Linton. We are excited to be Tennessee Regional Coordinators and share any information we have learned from our experiences, from doctors, and the CdLS Foundation. Navigating all the physical, emotional, and educational challenges...
by Ashley Kus | Nov 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
By Taytum’s family Since the beginning of my pregnancy things were rough. Twelve weeks in, I got optic neuritis and was hospitalized due to losing vision completely in my right eye. From then on, I was on steroids for most of the pregnancy which made baby T...
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