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Pediatricians Get Updated Guidance On Diagnosing Developmental Disabilities

Pediatricians Get Updated Guidance On Diagnosing Developmental Disabilities

by Ashley Kus | Jul 17, 2025 | Media Room, Uncategorized

by Shaun Heasley DisabilityScoop.com The nation’s pediatricians are getting new guidelines for how to go about evaluating children who present with global developmental delay or intellectual disability. Doctors should use genetic testing to assess children early,...
Understanding Divorce and the Child With Special Needs

Understanding Divorce and the Child With Special Needs

by Ashley Kus | Jul 16, 2025 | Media Room, Uncategorized

Protected Tomorrows Sadly, one out of every two marriages in the United States now ends in divorce. The many details involved in planning for a child with special needs in a divorce often fall to the wayside, as a myriad of other considerations consume the attention...
5 smart summer routines for kids with ADHD

5 smart summer routines for kids with ADHD

by Ashley Kus | Jul 16, 2025 | Media Room, Uncategorized

Tara Drinks understood.org The routines of the school year often fall by the wayside during the summer. In some ways, that’s a good thing. Kids (and parents) need a break from the pressures of the school year. But for kids with ADHD, ditching routines entirely can...
As Seen in Reaching Out: Communication Challenges & Mutual Reinforcement

As Seen in Reaching Out: Communication Challenges & Mutual Reinforcement

by Ashley Kus | Jul 15, 2025 | Media Room, Uncategorized

Sourced from findresources.co.uk Communication Challenges Challenging behaviors may arise in individuals with CdLS, leading to ineffective communication. Frustrations often occur when the individual is misunderstood or struggles to convey their thoughts clearly....
How to Plan the Best Summer Schedule for Special Needs Kids

How to Plan the Best Summer Schedule for Special Needs Kids

by Ashley Kus | Jul 10, 2025 | Media Room, Uncategorized

https://specialedresource.com/ Common questions educators receive from parents are:  What is the best Summer schedule for kids? Should my child do school work over summer break?   Will my special needs child fall more behind if he takes a break for the Summer?  The...
PBS Documentary Explores Transition To Adulthood For Young People With Disabilities

PBS Documentary Explores Transition To Adulthood For Young People With Disabilities

by Ashley Kus | Jul 9, 2025 | Media Room, Uncategorized

DisabilityScoop.com by Shaun Heasley For individuals with disabilities, the road to becoming an independent adult can be especially challenging. A new film finds one man on the cusp of this transition seeking advice from notable disability activists. “The Ride Ahead”...
As Seen in Reaching Out: BEHAVIOR Psychology & Medications

As Seen in Reaching Out: BEHAVIOR Psychology & Medications

by Ashley Kus | Jul 2, 2025 | Media Room, Uncategorized

As seen in Reaching Out By: Julia O’Connor, Ph.D., Clinical Advisory Board Member, CdLS Foundation and Clinical Psychology, Kennedy Krieger Institute  Marco Grados M.D., M.P.H., Clinical Advisory Board Member, CdLS Foundation and Child Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins...

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