What is Lennox Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)? Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome is a rare and severe form of childhood-onset epilepsy that is characterized by frequent, uncontrolled seizures, moderate to severe cognitive impairment, and...
What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder and affects people of all ages. Epilepsy is a chronic disorder, the hallmark of which is recurrent, unprovoked seizures....
March is Brain Injury Awareness Today, I am talking with Stephanie Kita, and she’s going to tell us about surviving from and living with a Traumatic Brain Injury. [Click to Listen to...
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by PSN Team · Published March 2, 2017 · Last modified August 24, 2018
In an effort to raise awareness on the various disorders, Parenting Special Needs magazine will be spotlighting one disorder per issue.
In this issue we are spotlighting Williams Syndrome (WS)
Guardianship & Trusts / Planning & Advice
by Guest Author · Published January 1, 2017 · Last modified June 7, 2018
10 Things You Should Know about ABLE Accounts What is an ABLE account? ABLE Accounts, which are tax-advantaged savings accounts for individuals with disabilities and their families, will be created...
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by PSN Team · Published December 8, 2016 · Last modified June 24, 2018
To help Raise awareness on the various disorders, Parenting Special Needs Magazine will be highlighting one disorder per issue. In this issue we are highlighting Pierre Robin Sequence
Diagnosis / Parenting / School & Learning
by Douglas Haddad · Published November 10, 2016 · Last modified June 26, 2017
Definition: Dysnomia is a learning disability that is categorized by a difficulty in remembering names or recalling words from memory needed for oral or written expressive language. The individual may...
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by Guest Author · Published November 3, 2016 · Last modified October 19, 2018
To help Raise awareness on the various disorders, Parenting Special Needs magazine will be highlighting one disorder per issue. In this issue we are highlighting Phelan-McDermid Syndrome
Advice / Advocating / Autism / Parenting / Professional / Resources / Special Needs / Therapy / Therapy Tips
by Lori Mauer · Published November 1, 2016 · Last modified December 10, 2017
Pharmacogenetics The more we learn about genetics, the better able we are to impact a myriad of health conditions through personalized medical treatment. The unique tailoring of customized therapies to...
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by Guest Author · Published July 20, 2016 · Last modified August 24, 2018
Question: My child has CP and is having difficulty swallowing so I took her to the Doctor and he used the term Dysphagia. What is Dysphagia? Answer: Dysphagia is a...
