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Category: Developmental Disorders
The Over-prescription of Ritalin – Why and Its Effects
Read about the great increase of ADHD diagnoses and why Ritalin has become a household name.
Young Emirati Woman With Cerebral Palsy Inspiring Change in the Disability Community – Fatma Al-Jassim
Fatma Al Jassim is the first Emirati to become internationally certified in the field of Professional Accessibility, the first Emirati youth delegate at the United Nations Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Global Disability Summit, the first Emirati ADA Administrator. ...
Dire Need for Direct Support Professionals (DSP’s)
Direct Support Professionals are in desperate need. Read about why and how we might be able to decrease their turnover rate.
Sign Language
Medicine Net defines sign language as, “A language that employs signs made with the hands and other movements, including facial expressions and postures of the body, used primarily by people who are deaf.” How Many Types of Sign Languages Are There? There are over 300 different types of sign languages...
Is Disability Pay Gap Prevalent in Our Society?
The disability community falls under the category of individuals whose issues are often left unheard or are deemed “not important enough,” to discuss.
Stephanie Thomas: Meet the Innovative Designer Inspiring the Disability Community Through Fashion
Listen to the full audio interview here: Stephanie Thomas is an American disability fashion stylist, public speaker, professor, author, creative director, and voice actor. Stephanie’s career spans to over 30 years in the area of disability fashion styling and challenging industry ableism. Stephanie’s success stories and innovations have been featured...
Ryan Mason (Kress): Meet the Ms. Virginia Wheelchair and the RN on wheels inspiring change in the community through her work
Ryan Mason (Kress) is a nationally recognized disability advocate, adaptive athlete, registered nurse, public speaker, and an internationally published model. You can also see this inspiring person putting her life’s story and experiences in the form of videos, photos, and writeups on her social media platform called “Chronically Ry.” In...
Inspiring Life Story of Kush Kanodia – Exclusive Interview with the Disability Rights Champion
This week, we had the privilege of interviewing Kush Kanodia, who is a disability rights & race equality champion & multi-award-winning social entrepreneur.
Life as a Disability Support Coordinator – Interview with Ro’Ah Hamad
Ro’Ah Hamad is a Disability Support Coordinator and an avid social worker. Hamad was born and brought up in Sydney, Australia but is originally from Palestine. She had done voluntary work for organizations working towards helping and positively changing the lives of individuals with disabilities. This week, we had the...
The Truth Behind Dyscalculia
What is Dyscaculia? It's not unusual for a child to have a tough time with math homework every so often. However, if they have problems with numbers or low math test scores, yet excel in other subjects, they could have a math learning disability called dyscalculia. It's a neurological condition that makes...
Sensory Disabilities – Types, Effects, and Treatment
1 in every 6 children suffers from a sensory disability that gets in the way of their learning ability and day-to-day functioning.
Impact of COVID-19 on People with Disabilities
The pandemic was a tough on everyone in terms of mental health, physical health and financial stability, particularly for individuals with disabilities.
Can Verbal Abuse Cause PTSD?
An emotionally abused individual might feel it is “his/her fault” for being verbally assaulted by the perpetrators. However, it is important to note that it is never the victim’s fault for the way they’ve been treated.
Closing the Gaps Between the Transition of Pediatric to Adult Health Care
While the adjustments made towards incorporating health education directed at adolescence has been an ongoing process in schools, there are still gaps in the transition from pediatric care to adult care. In a CDC study made during the timeframe of 2016–2017, it has been made apparent that most adolescents with...
Successful People With Disabilities
“Disability is natural. We must stop believing that disabilities keep a person from doing something. Because that’s not true. Having a disability doesn’t stop me from doing anything.” ― Benjamin Snow, Grade 8, in his essay “Attitudes About People with Disabilities”
What is ADHD?
6.1 million children in the United States, between the ages of 2 and 17, have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, according to a 2016 study, conducted by Central for Disease Control and Prevention (1); the majority of these children, about 3.3 million, were found to be between the...
Nutrition’s Role in ADHD: A Balanced Brain
What exactly is attention deficit disorder and how can children or adults with this condition incorporate techniques into their daily routine to alleviate stress and stay more organized? ADHD is a neurological disorder that impacts the parts of the brain that help with planning, focusing, and executing tasks. A developmental...
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) a.k.a. Motor Planning Disorder or Dyspraxia
Have you ever wonder why your child has so much trouble doing something that seems so simple, or simply looks awkward doing it? It wasn’t until I learned about Motor Planning that things started to make sense.Your typical daily activities that you go about your day without any thought to...