by Ashley Kus | Sep 19, 2024 | Media Room, Research News, Uncategorized
By: Julia O’Connor, Ph.D., Psychologist, Kennedy Krieger Institute and CdLS Foundation Professional Development Committee (PDC) Member Individuals with CdLS experience significant challenges including behavioral health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, and...
by Ashley Kus | Sep 17, 2024 | Media Room, Uncategorized
By: Family Services Whether the words “Cornelia de Lange Syndrome” are new to you or have been the focus of many hours of exploration/investigation/contemplation, we welcome you to our Foundation. However you choose to contact us — by phone, letter or email...
by Ashley Kus | Sep 12, 2024 | Media Room, Uncategorized
By: Sharonza P. Elijah may be smaller than other nine-year-old kids, but he is big in personality, energy, wit, kindness, and snacks. Elijah is a great help to his classmates at school. He is very observant and quite mischievous. He enjoys getting into anything and...
by Ashley Kus | Aug 28, 2024 | Media Room, Uncategorized
By Doug Crawford https://www.best-trade-schools.net/ Trade schools are increasingly gaining recognition as valuable pathways for people with learning disabilities. Rather than being alternative choices, these institutions actively provide tailored programs and...
by Ashley Kus | Aug 22, 2024 | Media Room, Uncategorized
By: Family Services With the new school year right around the corner, it’s time to prepare your child for the transition back to the classroom. Parents and children may feel both joy and dread about the academic year, but there are ways to make returning to...
by Ashley Kus | Aug 8, 2024 | Media Room, Uncategorized
By: Family Services It can be challenging to find opportunities for teenagers to socialize with others, establish healthy relationships, and develop the self-confidence to know they are valued friends and partners. School can structure a child’s day and...
by Ashley Kus | Aug 5, 2024 | Media Room, Uncategorized
By: Family Services A great way to try and prevent the summer slide is by getting kids out into the community and looking for ways to embed learning in everyday routines. This type of enrichment doesn’t have to be expensive or require travel. Below are some...
by Ashley Kus | Aug 2, 2024 | Media Room, Uncategorized
Family Service Team With its warmth and sunshine enticing us to be outside, summer temperatures and activities can pose some safety hazards. Here are some tips for keeping kids safe. Keep Hydrated and Cool Many children with special needs can be more susceptible...
by Ashley Kus | Aug 1, 2024 | Media Room, Uncategorized
By: Ginny, Bella’s Mom Bella is an outdoor-loving, curious 10-year-old who stands 41 inches tall and weighs 29 pounds. She has an oversized personality in a tiny package. She is goofy and has recently found her need for independence. Using a “nubby”...
by Ashley Kus | Jul 30, 2024 | Media Room, Uncategorized
On July 24, $1,500 was raised for Team CdLS – athletes running the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon in October for the Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) Foundation. CdLS is a rare genetic spectrum disorder that causes a broad range of physical, cognitive,...
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