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Is it Asperger's or ADHD?
Is it Asperger’s or ADHD?
ADHD and autism can look similar in children. They can also occur together.
"I don't want to wear my AFOs!"
“I don’t want to wear my AFOs.”
Some hints and tips to getting your child to wear his AFOs / SMOs
My child has Special Needs - Don't feel sorry for her, or me
My child has special needs. Don’t feel sorry for her, or me.
Let’s end the pity parties for special-needs children and their parents, and have a real party to celebrate the differences that make our world a better — dare I say a “special” — place.
Dysphagia
Dysphagia
Dysphagia is the medical term for swallowing difficulties
When Meds Affect Appetite
When Meds Affect Appetite
How to keep your child well nourished when side effects of ADHD medication affect appetite and eating patterns.
The Tendency to Overprotect our Special Needs Kids
The Tendency to Overprotect Our Special Needs Kids
As parents of special needs children, we often develop coping strategies to deal with our child’s behaviours...
'I wish We'd Never left the House...' - managing tantrums in public
I Wish We’d Never Left the House…"
Some parents of children with difficult behaviours are held hostage by their child’s bad behaviours.
The Loneliness of Special Needs Parents
The Loneliness of Special Needs Parents
Unless you’re one of the lucky few, the isolation can almost become an even bigger battle than the diagnosis.
Financial Planning for Children with Special Needs
Financial planning for children with special needs
A special needs child’s diagnosis, severity, prognosis and life expectancy all impact a parent’s financial-planning process.
Why Autism remains hidden in Africa
Why Autism remains hidden in Africa
Many African children with autism are hidden away at home, sometimes tied up, almost always undiagnosed...
