The word "hospice" comes with a lot of negative images. This stigma is very unfortunate. For the families that need hospice, it can be an amazing service.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
After years of doctor visits, our son is tired of them and shuts down as soon as we get to the office – just when we need him at his best. Here are things we do to help him be himself.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
There are many opportunities for parents to provide natural occurring activities to help their children learn—and improve—their skills.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
The process of getting a diagnosis for your child can be daunting. A mother shares her experience and her thoughts on what to expect.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
Here are some great suggestions for organizing and keeping track of home therapy treatments and medication schedules for a child with multiple disabilities.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
Feeding tubes can make all the difference to a child with sucking and swallowing problems. Learn about them during Feeding Tube Awareness Week.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
If your child has a dual diagnosis of Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and mental illness, it is important to have a doctor that can treat both. Here are one parent’s recommendations.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
An important component to medical appointments is to come away with answers to your questions and to remember what the doctor said. Here are some helpful tips from a mom who has to keep up with 10 doctors for her daughter.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
If your child uses a wheelchair, here are some exercises to help them stay healthy and keep muscles strong.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
A diagnosis is not a label, it is an understanding. Here, one parent shares what she has learned and values about knowing her daughter’s diagnosis.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care