The CdLS Blog

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...

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...

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...

by Michelle Diament Disability Scoop Access to special accounts that allow individuals with disabilities to save without losing out on government benefits will soon expand dramatically and people with the accounts will be able to save more in them than ever before....

by Judith Kohler, The Denver Post/TNS DisabilityScoop DENVER — Four United Airlines employees talking about their jobs sound like the kind of workers that most companies would love to snap up: they arrive early for work; they’re praised for being helpful; and they...

Originally published by the Office of Disability Employment Policy A mentor is a person who through support, counsel, friendship, reinforcement and constructive example helps another person, usually a young person, to reach his or her work and life goals. Mentoring...

By Shaun Heasley DisabilityScoop.com An upcoming Blue Origin flight will mark a first for people with disabilities. The company said its next mission will include Michaela “Michi” Benthaus, an aerospace and mechatronics engineer at the European Space Agency who uses a...

Originally published by Children's Home Society of California Once Jalen started preschool, his parents noticed he often played alone in the sandbox, resisted changing activities, and struggled to fit in with classmates. At home, Jalen’s family had seen both strengths...

Amanda Morin Parenting Special Needs Magazine Keep the Holidays Happy: The Do’s and Don’ts for Talking with Family and Friends The holiday season is a time to spend with friends and family, but there’s a lot going on that can be tough for kids with special needs. And...

Rebecca McKee, MSED, Applied Certification in Behavior Analysis Parenting Special Needs Magazine Simple strategies to reduce stress, embrace routines, and make the holidays more enjoyable for everyone in your family. Can you believe it?  For those of us who have the...