Too much time spent sitting can put people at risk for a wide array of health conditions (1, 2). For many, the solution is simple: sit less, and stand and move around more. Of course, it is more complicated for people who use wheelchairs: even those who use manual wheelchairs and do substantial aerobic exercise […]
Home Activities for Children with Disabilities
School provide more than just educational lessons; it includes meals, socialization, and exercise. For children with disabilities, it may be a place they receive special education, specialized assistance, and additional therapies. Parents of disabled children may also opt to homeschool their children. Many parents and caregivers may be working from home simultaneously, adding another obstacle […]
What Is Aqua Therapy?
Aqua therapy, also known as “aquatic physical therapy” and “hydrotherapy,” is an evidence-based practice aimed at helping patients with a wide variety of conditions. As with other forms of physical therapy, aqua therapy involves the oversight of a licensed practitioner and the adherence to an individualized plan of care. Many patients do other types of […]
Haircut Tips for Children with Sensory Processing Issues
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sensory processing issues may react negatively to personal hygiene and grooming routines because they become overwhelmed by certain types of touch, smell, etc. Although kids with sensory challenges are often upset by day-to-day tasks such as brushing teeth, many parents report that one of the most distressing activities […]
Long-Term Effects of HIE in Children Who Do Not Develop Cerebral Palsy
Research in the European Journal of Pediatrics suggests that infants who survive hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) are at a greater risk of developing certain long-term neurological problems, even if they do not have the motor function impairments characteristic of cerebral palsy (CP). Long-term Effects of CP & HIE For many years, it has been widely believed […]