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Independence Day

Teaching your special needs child to be independent in his thinking and actions doesn’t have to be a daunting task; it can be a new chapter in your lives together. Preparing him for adult life is an adventure you can both share and an opportunity for you to teach your child about the journey into adulthood. As a parent, your first concern is his safety and wellbeing. It’s normal to nurture. However, there comes a time in your life when you are no longer able to provide some or all of your child’s daily needs. Preparing your special needs child … Continue reading →

Are Some Children Destined to be Disabled?

For a few months now I’ve been pondering a big question. Since there are many minds and readers here at Families.com, I would love to tap into your differing religious viewpoints and personal philosophies in search of answers. My question is bigger than the earth and the cosmos. It’s a question that cannot be answered with any scientific certainty. And from this one question, many others are born. So here it is: Are children with disabilities given these challenges for a divine purpose? For example, are children with Down syndrome given this special condition by a wise and knowing creator, … Continue reading →

Links Between Brain Differences and Behaviors in Prenatal Alcohol Affected People.

Modern medical science has made it possible to understand the structure and function of the brain. In the past, the role of brain differences in relationship to behavior was not well researched. Early articles about minimal brain disorders were met with scorn by people who believed the research was a way to excuse negative behaviors. Today, brain research is allowing us to understand that many behavioral symptoms are actually symptoms of a brain dysfunction. The new research and advanced medical tools we have today, allow us to approach our feelings about behavior very differently. Linking the role of the brain … Continue reading →