A congenital disorder (many times referred to as a genetic disorder) results in a disability present at birth. Congenital disorders are usually genetic disorders, or caused by differences in the genome or DNA. For many congenital disorders, it can be difficult to identify the exact cause.
When you have a child with mental illness, the road is long and hard. Finding a lifeline—someone who knows what it is like—can make all the difference.
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Prader-Willi syndrome is a very rare disorder. Learn more about it from a family in the Texas Panhandle whose son has it.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
Border Region Behavioral Health Center offers mental health services to both children and adults with disabilities. Can they help your child?
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This article provides a brief overview of social stories and how they can be used to help children with a variety of disabilities.
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Parents can attend local awareness events to meet families whose journey is similar to their own.
Categories: Family Support