THE FITNESS PRIORITY BY KRISTIN MCNEALUS, DPT, MBA, ATP Exercise can also lower risk for complications associated specifically with spinal cord injury and spina bifida, such as the development of some forms of cancer, respiratory illness, and UTI. Are you an Exceptional Parent of a child with a spinal cord injury, spina bifida, or cerebral palsy? It is important to encourage your child to get a sufficient amount of exercise! Even if it is difficult, […]
Autistic teen chef Chase Bailey, whose “Chase ‘N Yur Face” cooking show has proven an online hit, is launching his first cookbook this November with the aim of celebrating life and raising money to help other people with autism. Featuring over 75 recipes that 15-year old Chase has developed, all accompanied by mouthwatering photography, fun facts and anecdotes, The Official Chase ‘N Yur Face Cookbook (Chase ‘N Yur Face Media LLC, $24.95) goes on sale […]
PRESIDENT’S FAREWELL BY JOSEPH M. VALENZANO, JR. The best thing that has happened to me in my life has been the privilege and honor of serving as the President, CEO and Publisher of Exceptional Parent. Nothing I have done in my life compares to serving the families caring for children and adults with disabilities and special health care needs. Geoffrey Chaucer in the 1380s penned an oft-used phrase in his poem Troilus & Criseyde set […]
ANCORA IMPARO BY RICK RADER, MD ■ EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Exceptional Parent magazine congratulates Rotary International and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on their fourth annual World Polio Day event (October 24) where more than 50,000 viewers around the world will hear about the progress on the road to polio eradication. Despite Herculean worldwide efforts, teething fever, one of the most feared infectious diseases of all time, continues to redefine lives. It’s caused by a […]
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy recently announced a total of $9,286,909 in continued funding for organizations that develop models, provide technical assistance and share best practices to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The recipients and the amount of funding they are receiving are: • The West Virginia University Research Corporation in Morgantown, West Virginia, is receiving $2,499,901 to operate the Job Accommodation Network. • The Institute for Educational […]
