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Children’s Books Honored For Focus On Disability Experience
by Shaun Heasley DisabilityScoop.com Nine books featuring stories about various types of disabilities are being tapped for a special set of awards given alongside the famed Newbery and Caldecott Medals. The American Library Association revealed the winners of its...
As Seen In Reaching Out: Our Daughter’s Final Act of Heroism as an Organ Donor
By Vivian Comeau’s Family When the doctors told us there was nothing more they could do for our 25-year-old daughter Vivian, we were devastated. But in that moment of heartbreak, we remembered her state ID had the organ donor option checked, so we began to explore...
Feel Seen and Supported: How Sunflower Lanyards Help Families on the Go
Parenting Special Needs Magazine Traveling with a child who has a disability that you can’t always see can be overwhelming, but one simple symbol is changing that. The Sunflower Lanyard helps families discreetly communicate their need for extra time, space, or...
The Fine Art of Reframing: A Healthier Perspective for Challenging Days
By Erin Croyle Parenting Special Needs Magazine Through stories from parents and professionals, writer Erin Croyle explores “the fine art of reframing,” offering gentle, practical ways to rediscover calm, gratitude, and contentment this season. There will always be...
NBC Making Olympics Coverage More Accessible
by Shaun Heasley DisabilityScoop.com Television coverage of the upcoming winter Olympics is on track to be more accessible to people with disabilities than ever before. NBCUniversal said it is adding features to its broadcast and online content to reach viewers of all...
Barbie Debuts Doll With Autism
by Shaun Heasley DisabilityScoop.com For the first time, a Barbie doll with features designed to account for the ways in which individuals with autism experience the world is hitting the market. Mattel, the maker of the iconic toy, said the doll has a new face sculpt...
Pennsylvania mom says Medicaid pays for the vital support that keeps her son alive
Originally published in The Pennsylvania Independent Maggie Gladson says that without Medicaid for her son Charlie, the family would be financially wiped out. Gladson lives in New Oxford, Pennsylvania, with her husband Chip and their three children, Stella, 21, Mina,...
As Seen In Reaching Out: When to Visit a Doctor, Urgent Care, or Emergency Department when Faced with GI Issues
Raul (Rudy) Sanchez, M.D., Nationwide Children’s Hospital – Columbus, OH Patients with CdLS can have various gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. Many symptoms include feeding troubles, vomiting or reflux, belly pain, and constipation. Hopefully, we can determine when to...
As Seen In Reaching Out: Gastrointestinal (GI) Issues in Individuals with CdLS
Raul (Rudy) Sanchez, M.D., Clinical Advisory Board Member at the CdLS Foundation and Pediatric Gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital Many individuals with CdLS experience gastrointestinal (GI) issues at some point, and parents often find themselves...
As Seen In Reaching Out -Quick Facts on GI Concerns: What Families and Providers Should Know
Children and adults with CdLS often face a range of medical challenges, and gastrointestinal (GI) problems are among the most common. Understanding the signs, diagnosis, and treatment options can help parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers recognize symptoms...
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