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We've rounded up books and websites helpful to families of special needs children.
A deeper understanding and more accepting view.
In a show of resiliency that can seem astonishing to outsiders, many special needs families are able to reclaim a sense of normalcy, finding satisfaction in daily victories or community among others who walk a similar path.
Whether it involves college or vocational school, employment, or group or independent housing, helping your special needs child make plans for the future is an ongoing process that requires attention, direction and patience.
It hasn’t always been easy for families with children who have special needs to find faith communities offering support, but that is changing.
North Carolina is lucky to have several cutting edge research centers exploring the causes and treatments of autism spectrum disorder.
Group health insurers are now required to cover adaptive behavior treatments for children with autism spectrum disorder.
Guidance for a great start to the new school year for parents of exceptional children.
A new study of toddlers suggests that the more dairy products a pregnant woman consumes, the less likely her baby will suffer from infantile eczema and asthma.
Adaptive and inclusive programming creates opportunities and opens minds.
Understanding your child's challenges with organization, focus and time management
The federal government recently issued new guidelines aimed at reducing suspensions and expulsions in public schools. Their call to action included statistics showing that children with disabilities are disproportionately affected by school disciplinary procedures.
Caring for a child with a significant disability can be a resource-intensive — and, sometimes, lifelong — commitment for parents. The government has made certain benefits available to help these families offset the costs associated with their child's care today and plan for their care in the future.
Our guide to common terms used to describe childhood development, growth and learning.
The latest books for families with special needs children.
New research from Duke University suggests that girls may be hardier than boys in the womb, and therefore better able to survive pregnancies stressed by troubled marriages.
A recent study found that children of depressed mothers treated with a certain group of antidepressants during pregnancy were more likely to develop Chiari type 1 brain malformations than were children of mothers with no exposure to those antidepressants.
Nearly 8 out of 10 pregnant women experience sleep troubles. Here are the top pregnancy-related sleep woes and how to start getting the sleep you need.
Expectant moms now have a new option for screening for genetic abnormalities: non-invasive prenatal testing, or NIPT.
What are the causes and symptoms of the "baby blues" and what can be done to help women cope with and overcome them?
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 10 percent of the approximate 4 million children born in the U.S. each year will arrive with a vascular birthmark. Learn how to identify and treat them.