The CdLS Blog

Parenting Special Needs parentingspecialneeds.org From a freshly bathed baby to a sticky handed toddler, and then to a sweaty middle school-er, we are there as our children grow and develop, But, it is the area of puberty (and the necessary proper hygiene that goes...

Parenting Special Needs Magazine No matter how well you plan, things that you never expected can still happen. Flexibility is crucial, as is staying on top of things. Discover why planning and going with the flow are necessary in your life. I have always been a...

By CdLS Foundation Clinical Advisory Board (CAB) Is frequent constipation related to CdLS? Yes, constipation is frequently seen in CdLS, in up to 40% of individuals. For routine constipation I think prune juice and other dietary manipulations are helpful. Also, I...

By Shaun Heasley  DisabilityScoop.com A new theme park is prioritizing the needs of children with disabilities as it opens its doors for the first time. The Peppa Pig Theme Park near Dallas opened over the weekend complete with a host of accessibility features. All...

By CdLS Foundation Clinical Advisory Board (CAB) Our seven-year-old son needs to have a cavity filled but is very uncooperative at the dentist’s office. Is there any anesthesia that would help him out? I don’t like putting him through such a traumatic thing and I hate...

On Saturday, January 25, 2025, Michelle Gentry, and her family hosted the final rodeo in a five-event “Bulls and Barrels” series to raise funds and awareness for the Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) Foundation. CdLS is a rare genetic spectrum disorder that causes a...

By The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) https://rarediseases.org/ Think of 10 people you work with, 10 people you went to school with, or even 10 of your social media followers. Now, consider this: statistically, one in every 10 Americans is living with...

Parenting Special Needs Magazine : January/February 2025 Sometimes, no matter how prepared we think we are, it’s not enough. Use this guide to prepare for emergencies, and download the attached handy family safety checklist.  From factors like medical requirements and...

By Addison's Family Addie is a happy and energetic 3.5-year-old who loves swimming, riding her bike, and exploring new things. She attends a developmental preschool and is adored by her teachers and peers. She LOVES school and thrives in the school setting. Although...

By Elijah's Family Elijah is our five-year IVF miracle. At my 20-week anatomy scan, we received unexpected results, including a limb difference. Since we had tested all of our embryos and completed NIPT screening with normal results, our doctor was determined to find...