You should get a second opinion if you are uncomfortable with your child’s treatment information or diagnosis.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
Our 6-year-old came home with lice! But then I launched into “Operation:” for our son.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
As a parent to a child with special health care needs, we often must learn little tricks to get things done. Each month Marty shares some of the tips and tricks she has learned along the way.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
Many of us face daily challenges with our children. But we work to the best of our ability to manage them. We work to make sure our children’s days are meaningful and filled with love. We hug them, take them places, and feed them good food. Sometimes it all works well, and other times it doesn’t.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
In the disability community, some terms are used almost interchangeably. How do you know which one to use?
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
Where can you find the latest and greatest disability products and services for you or your child? Right here in Houston at the Houston Abilities Expo!
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
One mother’s story about the importance of double-checking everything during a hospital stay—from diet to allergies to medications.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
We had to make the process from food by mouth to food by g-tube easier for our child. Here is what we did to help her understand and make the change.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
Having a G-tube placed has brought change and new learning in how I care for my daughter.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
There may come a time when a doctor suggests your child be tested for a possible medical condition. Deciding whether or not to do the testing can be a difficult decision for parents. When is it necessary and when is it just too much information that you may never use?
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support