Here are some constructive ways to address behavior issues in children with a disability or special health care need.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
Children with disabilities often have eating challenges. Here are some ideas one family uses to make sure their children safely get the nourishment they need for good health.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
A Medical Home is a concept where one physician becomes the lead for the health care of a child. Learn more about it from a mom who explains it in “mom terms.”
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
One mother shares her experience of having her newborn daughter in a neo-natal intensive care unit—and how a dedicated and caring staff made a terrifying time a bit easier.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
A physical disability needs continual physical therapy to support strong bone and muscle. Here is one parent’s recommendation for therapies to do at home.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
Some children have a hard time regulating their emotions. Their “behavior” might be out of control. Here are some tips for helping the child who is angry.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
As parents, we never forget the day we learn about our child’s diagnosis. Here are some steps to take after hearing this news for the first time.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
A new Medicaid managed care program will start in November called STAR Kids. It is for children under age 21 who receive or are eligible for disability-related Medicaid. Learn more about this program here.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
This article gives an overview of Families for Effective Autism Treatment – North Texas (FEAT-NT) and its programs.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care