Category: Down Syndrome

Bullying and Children with Disabilities and Special Health Needs

Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Education, Epilepsy, Featured Topics, Intellectual Disability, Muscular Dystrophy 10/08/201910/08/2019 admin

Children with disabilities—such as physical, developmental, intellectual, emotional, and sensory disabilities—are at an increased risk of being bullied. Any number of factors— physical vulnerability, social skill challenges, or intolerant environments—may increase the risk. Research suggests that some children with disabilities may bully others as well. Kids with special health needs, such as epilepsy or food allergies, also may be at higher risk of being bullied. Bullying can include making fun of kids because of their […]

15 Tips to Make Bedtime Easier

Down Syndrome, eParent Connect, Featured Topics 09/17/201909/04/2019 admin

1. Keep a regular bedtime schedule including weekends and holidays where possible. Children sleep better when they have a consistent bedtime and wake time every day. Staying up late during the weekend and then trying to catch up on sleep by sleeping in can throw off a child’s sleep schedule for several days. 2. Make sure the child knows that they should not disturb other members of their family until after an acceptable time. 3. […]

Why students with disabilities are capable of graduating on time. This is why they’re not.

Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Education, Featured Topics, Intellectual Disability, Multiple Sclerosis 09/16/201909/11/2019 admin

U.S. education system is failing students with special needs. by Sarah Butrymowicz  and  Jackie Mader As a teenager, Michael McLaughlin wanted to go to college. He had several disabilities, including dyslexia and bipolar disorder, which threatened to make the road ahead more difficult. He sometimes had trouble paying attention in class and understanding directions. He also had an IQ of 115 — on the upper ranges of what is considered average. With help, he should […]

Assisted Living Options for Seniors With Disabilities

Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Featured Topics, Healthcare, Intellectual Disability, Learning Disabilities, Multiple Sclerosis 08/27/2019 admin

Seniors and people with disabilities often need supportive living options. When the time comes to start considering your options for assisted living, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer number of housing options. Not only are there different categories of assisted living to choose from, there are also a plethora of homes from which to choose. The right choice depends on a number of factors, including support needs, expense, and personal preference. Once a […]

The Hair Cutting Experience and Strategies to Help Your Kids Survive

Autism, Down Syndrome, eParent Connect, Featured Topics 08/20/201908/20/2019 admin

By Hina Mahmood, M.OT – Registered Occupational Therapist As an occupational therapist one of my main priorities is to support and collaborate with parents so they can help their children more fully participate in daily living activities. A common issue often discussed with parents is the difficulties with hair brushing and hair cuts. For so many us, brushing our hair or getting a hair cut is routine and can be an uneventful and often relaxing […]