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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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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 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...

Earlier this month, the Bynum family raised funds and awareness for Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) through a biking, skating, and "anything with wheels" event in Licht Park, MI. The fundraiser, "Rolling for Paige," honored Paige Bynum. Paige was diagnosed with...

www.disabilityscoop.com by Shaun Heasley A new documentary highlighting the experiences of the millions of paid and family caregivers across the nation is set to premiere. The two-hour film “Caregiving” focuses on the personal experiences of six caregivers while...

Mark J. Griffin, PhD understood.org Q. My child has reading and math challenges, and she’s worked really hard this year to make progress in these areas. Is it important for her to keep working on these skills over the summer? Or is it better if she has a real break?...