The CdLS Blog

You Asked, We Answered: Seizure concerns
By CdLS Foundation Clinical Advisory Board (CAB) Can you please respond to these concerns and the course that the treatment and evaluation should take? Is it unusual for seizures to develop at this age? Do most children with CdLS manifest them earlier in life? Our son...

Sibling Story
By Natalie, Kalani's sibling What do you feel is the coolest thing about your sister/brother? Kalanis is such a special little guy. He’s small and super cute, and he always does his own thing without worrying about what anyone else thinks. He’s really good at knowing...

Summer learning programs for kids who learn and think differently
By Julie Rawe Understood.org At a glance Many districts are trying to make summer school more fun and engaging. Some kids may be eligible for special education services during the summer. Summer learning options can range from free programs at public schools or...

With New Initiative, Video Game Makers Highlight Accessibility
by Shaun Heasley DisabilityScoop.com Microsoft, Nintendo and other big players in the world of video games are banding together to make it easier for people with disabilities to know if games are accessible. The companies will begin adding special tags to their games...

Mom Leads Charge for Change at City Playgrounds
Originally by Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff Patch.com Emily Peterson, a former teacher and mom to a disabled daughter, wants to see a Magical Bridge Playground in her town of Healdsburg, CA, specifically at Laura Fish Somersal Park, known informally as Saggio Hills Park...

The ABCs of Motivation: How to Inspire Your Child with Special Needs to Exercise
By: Parenting Special Needs parentingspecialneeds.mydigitalpublication.com Exercise is a crucial life skill that can benefit our children (and ourselves) with physical development, cognitive functions, anxiety reduction, mobility, and more. Learn how to motivate your...

Sibling Story
By Maya, Sienna's sibling What do you feel is the coolest thing about your sister/brother? The coolest thing about my little sister, Siena, is that she has the best memory. Siena will remember the tiniest details of an event so long, like it was yesterday. Her memory...

Meet Kalani 2025 Update!
By Kalani's Family Kalani is 20 months old! He is a silly, goofy kid who loves having fun and playing. During my pregnancy with him, we were told he was small, but they did not know why. After birth, we went to countless doctors to find an answer to all of his...

Sibling Story
By Hunter, Moriah's sibling What do you feel is the coolest thing about your sister/brother? Moriah loves to snuggle with me and enjoys being a part of anything fun I’m doing. I like making her laugh and she is always there for me. What is one of the hardest things...

On the Cover – Atlee Sue
Written by Tiffany J., Atlee’s Mom Atlee Sue can light up anyone’s day that she meets. She is so full of Jesus and life that you can’t help but smile around her. Atlee is very sassy and loves to laugh, dance, and be outside with her brother. She also loves bath time...
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