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A More Accessible Home for a More Inclusive Family

by: Caitlin Hoff Someone who was born with a disability or grew up from a young age with an impairment can tell you that for them, it is their “normal.” They have grown up instinctively adapting to an able-bodied world. What we don’t often talk about is a parent’s initial adjustment to their child’s disabilities. Overtime, these parents become expert caretakers and passionate advocates for their child and other children with disabilities, but it’s not […]

Autism Risk Determined by Health of Mother’s Gut

Summary: Researchers have successfully identified autism risk in young mice by examining their mother’s microbiome during pregnancy. The study, which may offer the earliest detection of autism, could pave the way to developing preventative measures against forms of autism by altering the maternal diet and probiotic intake. Source: University of Virginia Health System. The risk of developing autism-spectrum disorders is determined by the mother’s microbiome – the collection of microorganisms that naturally live inside us […]

My Belly Has Two Buttons

by Meikele “Lee” Needles I dreamed of being a mom. I wanted to be a good mom like my mother. Happy, gentle, and supportive of me just as I was…but would do whatever needed to protect my baby. What a premonition of my future! And I had no idea what was in store. I met, married and we started our Family in Helena, Montana. Our first Daughter was normally active and even advanced in a lot […]

A More Accessible Home for a More Inclusive Family

Dr. Rader Presented Move to Include Award

American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry (AADMD) presented the Move to Include Award to Rick Rader, MD, Director, of the Morton J. Kent Habilitation Center, Orange Grove Center on June 29, 2018 at the AADMD 1 Voice Conference in Seattle Washington. Dr. Rader was presented the award for believing and acting in the purest realm of the essence of “move of include,” believing in the sanctity, value and merit of “together,” and knowing that […]

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How to Create a Family Care Plan for Caregivers

Whether it’s a deployment or training, sometimes our military careers take us away from loved ones and we leave them in the care of others. A family care plan is designed to guide caregivers, providing the important details about child care, school, medical care and family activities. An official family care plan is required for military members and it must be kept up to date. Find your service’s family care plan guidance below: Army Family […]

Should You Explain the Diagnosis to the Child?

The Challenge of Physical Fitness for People with Autism

Health Disparities for Adults with IDD Make Inclusive Health a Worthy Goal

Family Matters: Exploring Risks for Obesity in Autism

What does a student with Asperger Syndrome need in a school program?

NCD applauds legislative, policy initiatives on ADA anniversary

Amber Tatro, Whose Suit Gave Rights to Disabled Students, Dies at 42

Healthcare Extension and Accessibility for Developmentally disabled and Underserved Population Act of 2018

NORD’s RareEDU™ Launches Video Addressing a Topic Vital to Today’s Rare Disease Community, Gene Therapy: Your Questions Answered

My Belly Has Two Buttons

Dating with a Disability- A Millennial’s Perspective

My First Depression

8 Autism myths that I wish I could dispel