The CdLS Blog

By Antonie D. Kline, M.D., CdLS Foundation Medical Director A trip to the ER will be indicated for a severe accident, difficulty breathing, fainting, or a foreign object put into an ear, a nose or swallowed by accident. And for most, a call to the primary care...

By Antonie D. Kline, M.D., CdLS Foundation Medical Director There are known factors about being a parent. Parents respond naturally to their infant’s cries and work to provide nourishment, clean diapers, clothes, and shelter. As children age, they are brought to the...

By Antonie D. Kline, M.D., CdLS Foundation Medical Director Early identification of developmental issues is one of the most critical aspects of any child’s career, particularly with an underlying condition. Although there is a broad clinical spectrum of involvement in...

By Chantai Snellgrove ParentingSpecialNeeds.org “Not every child can eat…. But, every child can Trick-or-Treat” Kids love candy. However, for many kids candy is simply not an option. Between childhood obesity, juvenile diabetes, food allergies, feeding tubes, and...

by Shaun Heasley DisabilityScoop.com In a first-of-its-kind move, Target says it is making self-checkout more accessible to people with disabilities at locations nationwide. The retailer is introducing self-checkout machines designed to better serve customers who are...

by Shaun Heasley DisabilityScoop.co One of the nation’s best known furniture stores is adding to its lineup of offerings designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities. Pottery Barn said it’s expanding its collaboration with Michael Graves Design, a brand...

As seen in our publication "The Path Forward" Transitioning to adulthood is a significant and often overwhelming process for families of individuals with special needs. Planning ahead, especially when it comes to healthcare, education, legal rights, and independent...

Do you have a story idea for our blog? Send your ideas to [email protected] By Ethan's family Ethan is 11 years old and is part of Team CdLS’ 2025 Chicago Curb Crew! Ethan is 11 years old and has the SMC3 gene variation. He just started 6th grade which is a big...

Reprinted with permission of the Special Needs Alliance – www.specialneedsalliance.org.   As seen in our publication, "The Path Forward." For many families, providing adequate housing for a child with special needs can be fairly straightforward, particularly if the...

by Shaun Heasley Disability Scoop The number of family members providing ongoing care for loved ones with complex medical conditions or disabilities is on the rise and a new report finds that they are struggling to hold it all together. There are 63 million Americans...