Fitness as a Gateway to Independence
At one time, Fidele required 10 minute breaks between 30 second periods of exercise. During “break” time he would wander back and forth, play with the odd piece of string...
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Did You Know That the Lucky Fin Project (LFP) Has Sent Handmade Bracelets All Over the World to Individuals with Limb Differences and Their Families?
Did you know that since July 2010, The Lucky Fin Project (LFP) has sent over 800 handmade bracelets all over the world to individuals with limb differences and their families?...
Simple Finds: Encouraging Good Hygiene & Independence
Encouraging Good Hygiene & Independence Body Glove/Shower Mitt This Body Glove/Shower Mitt has helped my daughter to be more independent when bathing. Easy to put on without having to worry...
Improve Your Families Health: Take a Fast Food Vacation
Improve Your Families Health: Take a Fast Food Vacation You and your family may be spending more time together since summer has arrived. If you are not careful, the extra-curricular...
Having a Super Healthy Summer
Summertime is right around the corner, and what a great time for a child to partake in a wide variety of SUPER HEALTHY summer activities to enrich the mind, body,...
Right Question, Wrong Doctor: How can Medical Education Influence a Doctor’s Acceptance of Complementary Medicine
Parents of Special Needs (SN) children who have an interest in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) often feel trapped between competing worlds of health care. It’s easy to feel as...
Beresford West: Improved Living Accommodation Work!
Beresford West, 22, a non-verbal individual, needs constant assistance and medical attention. Beresford, in the care of another New York-based agency, spent many years in critical condition. Near death, came...
Omega Fatty Acids’ Super Healthy Super Powers to Aid A Child
Omega Fatty Acids Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common childhood developmental disorder — estimated at 15% for school-age children in the United States and elsewhere. Many parents...
Simple Health: Green Teas, Sinus Rinse, & Mint Flossers
Simple Health Green Teas (Healing our insides with every sip) Green, Black, White or Oolong… each variety is a rich source of antioxidants that plays a role in reducing the...
4 Exercise Progressions, 5W’s, and an H
4 Exercise Progressions, 5W’s, and an H The most frustrating part of beginning a fitness or physical education program for students with special needs is that educators and professionals are...
