Sometimes, parents of babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) have concerns about their babies’ treatment, but are hesitant to discuss these with doctors and other medical staff. Research published in the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing elucidates factors that influence parents’ willingness to speak up in the NICU. Audrey Lyndon and […]
Assistive Technology to Aid in Communication
Looking to get your loved one with a disability something simple to help them ease into the school year? We’ve compiled a list from assistive technology resources across the web to help in your search. Writing assistive technology Speech to text programs: Programs on many different devices help children who struggle with writing by transforming […]
Our 15 Favorite Children’s Books that Discuss Disabilities
Books are a great way for parents to introduce or explain certain disabilities to their children. Here are 15 of our favorite children’s books that involve individuals with disabilities: 1. We’ll Paint the Octopus Red By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen Stuve-Bodeen’s picture book is about little Emma, who learns that her new baby brother has Down syndrome. […]
Spotlight on Inventors and Innovators with Disabilities
Did you know that Thomas Edison, the inventor of the light bulb, was almost entirely deaf in both ears (1)? How about that Albert Einstein, the creator of the Theory of Relativity, likely had Asperger’s syndrome (2)? So many world-changing innovations have come from the minds of individuals with disabilities, and we want to highlight […]
Signs of Fetal Distress
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 is fetal distress? Fetal distress, also called “nonreassuring fetal status,” is the term medical professionals use to describe when a fetus is not receiving adequate oxygen during pregnancy […]