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Special Olympics Ireland and Trinity College Dublin Partner to offer Online Training to Allied Health Professionals

In The News 09/19/2018 admin

Special Olympics Ireland and Trinity College Dublin Partner to offer Online Training to Allied Health Professionals A free online training course is now available from the Trinity Center for Aging and Intellectual Disability thanks to a partnership between Trinity College Dublin and Special Olympics Ireland. The course is for all allied health workers (doctors, nurses, physical therapists, dentists, pharmacists, etc.) and provides an opportunity to understand the health needs of older adults with intellectual disabilities […]

Title V Programs for Children with Special Needs

Education, Featured Topics 09/19/201809/11/2018 admin

Every state has services for children with special health care needs. The Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant, or Title V of the Social Security Act, funds these services. The grant tasks each state with ensuring the health of our nation’s women and children, including children with special health care needs and their families. Each state is permitted to tailor its services and programs to best meet its specific needs. This variation between states […]

10 Back To School Tips For Kids With Autism & Special Needs

Autism, Education, Featured Topics 09/18/201809/11/2018 admin

Article by Ilana Danneman – Pediatric Physical Therapist 1. Do your research First, find out as much as you can about your child’s next year. Will they need extra support? Is the school aware of their challenges? Can you meet with your child’s teacher(s) before school starts so you can set a game plan that is comfortable for everyone? 2. Dress for Success Does your school have a dress code? Makes sure you include the […]

Ability Beyond Receives $50,000 To Break Employment Barriers

What's Happening 09/17/201809/17/2018 admin

The PwC Charitable Foundation, Inc. Grant will Bridge the Gap Between Corporations and Jobseekers with Disabilities- (Bethel, CT) – September 17, 2018 – For more than three decades, Ability Beyond has forged new roads of opportunities for people with disabilities. Now, thanks to a $50,000 grant from the PwC Foundation, the nonprofit organization is striving to bridge the gap between jobseekers with disabilities and companies that are looking to hire. “In this era of record-low unemployment, nearly […]

Prenatal Tdap Vaccination Not Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Study

Autism, Featured Topics, Healthcare 09/15/201809/11/2018 admin

A study of women who received a Tdap vaccination during pregnancy found no increase in risk that their children would later be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The study, “Prenatal Tetanus, Diphtheria, Acellular Pertussis Vaccination and Autism Spectrum Disorder,” will be published in the September 2018 issue of Pediatrics. Researchers reviewed the records of 81,993 pairs of diverse pregnant women and their children who were born between Jan. 1, 2011, and Dec. 31, 2014, at […]