Disclaimer: We cannot provide treatments or medical advice. Please call 911, your country’s emergency number, or your doctor if you may be having a medical emergency. What’s causing my baby’s seizures? Many different conditions and injuries can cause a baby’s seizures. A The most common cause of seizures in newborn infants is brain damage from […]
Morgan’s Inspiration Island, First Water Park for Children with Disabilities, Opens in Texas
Parents of children with special needs or disabilities may have difficulty finding amusement parks or water parks that cater to their child’s needs. Thankfully, a man named Gordon Hartman has designed such parks in San Antonio, Texas over the past decade. Morgan’s Inspiration Island Water Park opened on Saturday, June 17, 2017 as the first-ever […]
Group B Strep (GBS) During Pregnancy: Risks to the Baby
Expectant mothers should be aware of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) – what it is, why it’s dangerous for babies, and, most importantly, how their OBs should be screening them for infections during pregnancy. Pregnant women naturally carry bacteria in their vaginas and urinary tracts. Some of this bacteria is benign, while other forms, if passed […]
New Research Links Birth Complications (Including HIE) to Increased Autism Risk
Researchers from the Kaiser Permanente health group published the results of a study linking pregnancy complications and birth injuries to an increased risk of autism spectrum disorders (1). In particular, Darios Getahun and colleagues found that children were more likely to develop autism if they had been deprived of oxygen at birth (i.e. experienced birth […]
Social Stories: What Are They and How Are They Used?
According to Carol Gray, the creator of the aid Social Stories, “Social Stories describe a situation, skill or concept in terms of relevant social cues, perspectives and common responses in a patient and reassuring manner that is easily understood by its audience” (1). In other words, social stories use words or images to explain […]