By Elaine Sampson, MS CRC; and Aiyana Taylor, BS Introduction According to research, approximately 1.7 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Symptoms related to this injury vary from person to person, but can include: Fatigue, Headaches, Blurry vision, and/or Rapid or extreme mood changes. These injuries are especially prevalent among transition-aged youth (young people between the ages of 16 and 24). In 2015, the Centers for […]
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Many parents have had an experience similar to the one faced by Endrew F.’s parents, in which their child’s IEP goals don’t vary each year and there is lack of progress. BY DIANA AUTIN, MARIA DOCHERTY AND LAUREN AGORATUS, M.A. The recent Supreme Court case, Endrew F. vs. Douglas County School District, has implications for parents participating in the IEP (Individualized Education Program) development for their child. The decision clarifies the rights of children with […]
People will throw names of schools out to you and all sorts of ideas. But it comes down to your child and his or her needs — not what worked for someone else. BY AMI NEIBERGER-MILLER, APR, MA Selecting a school for your child who is coping with special needs can be a daunting task for any parent or guardian. In this article, we talk with the staff at the Episcopal Center for Children (the […]
First-of-its-Kind Study Looks at the Impact of Rare Disease on Family Caregivers Caregivers and Families Face Life-Altering Challenges: Support Services Rarely Used (Washington, D.C. Feb. 28) Findings from a first-of-its-kind national snapshot of caregivers of individuals with a rare disease or condition paint a picture of friends and families facing emotional, financial, physical, and social strain with little support from outside resources. The National Alliance for Caregiving, in partnership with Global Genes, released findings of an online study […]
