Tag: special needs

7 Counseling Options For Service Members And Their Families

Military 07/30/201507/29/2015 admin 0 Comments

The Department of Defense provides all active duty service members, active duty National Guard and reserve members, DoD civilian personnel designated as civilian expeditionary workforce  members and their families with a variety of counseling services and suicide prevention programs, many of them at no cost. The services conduct mandatory screenings for mental health conditions and other health concerns via the Post Deployment Health Reassessment within six months of return from overseas deployments. Installation support programs […]

Where Can We Go? TRAVELING… FOR REAL!

Featured Topics, Parenting 07/29/201507/28/2015 admin 0 Comments

BY MARY ANN RACCOSTA What I realized and experienced over the 16 years of having two special needs children, is that for my family to travel, we needed to be efficient researchers. I always envisioned traveling to different cities, parts of the country and even international places with my children. Yet, when my sons were born, along with them came an entirely complicated list of prerequisites for traveling. How fast can I make it to […]

To Anyone Looking For A Service Dog

Autism, Wellness 07/29/201507/29/2015 admin 0 Comments

From the Desk of JO WALDRON  DISABLED AMERICAN FOR THE NATION Appointed By The President Of The United States Of America, Ronald Reagan July 2015 To: Anyone looking for a service dog. Dear readers, Most of you know that I am happiest when I can endorse a business started and run by people with disabilities. I am writing to inform anyone looking for the best possible breed for a hearing, mobility, or therapy dog to […]

Five Summer Activities For Children With Special Needs

Featured Topics, Parenting 07/28/201507/28/2015 admin 0 Comments

BY NATASHA CORNIN Find inclusive or targeted activities welcoming of special needs kids, where we and our kids feel safe among others and create enriching experiences. Summer has arrived, and with it the challenges presented as we seek to maintain our special needs kids’ familiar routines while taking advantage of the seasonal activities available. Whether your child has a 10-month or 12-month program may impact your priorities as it relates to the quantity and cost […]

Patient Centered Research Starts Early

Healthcare 07/28/201507/27/2015 admin 0 Comments

BY ALEXANDRA WHITE, MATT SMITH AND ERIKA LUTINS IMPACTS ON JOUBERT SYNDROME AND OTHER RELATED DISORDERS When scientists conduct clinical research, the traditional method is for the researcher to be the main contributor in the creation of the idea, the study, and the final publication of results. Patients and caregivers are typically only involved at the final stages: dissemination of results and the implementation of practice and policy changes. With this method, important stakeholders are […]