Managing Blood Sugar to Stop Diabetic Retinopathy: Sensory-Friendly Tools & Routines
Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most serious complications of diabetes, especially in children and teens who already have sensory
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Developmental Disabilities
Silent Strep Throat Carriers: The Hidden Risk for Medically Complex Special Needs Children
Strep throat is a common infection, but in many children, it presents with clear symptoms—sore throat, fever, and difficulty swallowing.
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Easy-Read Guide: Healthy Habits to Lower Your “Colorectal Cancer” Risk
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common yet preventable cancers worldwide. The good news is that many daily habits
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“Cervical Cancer Symptoms” Checklist: A Simple Visual Guide for Special Needs Parents & Caregivers
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet it continues to affect hundreds of thousands of women worldwide.
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⚠️ Beyond the Obvious: Unpacking ‘High Cholesterol Symptoms’ That Mimic Autism or ADHD
Parents and caregivers often associate behavioral changes, focus issues, irritability, or sensory sensitivities with conditions like autism or ADHD. But
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Identifying Silent Symptoms of Bronchitis in Non-Verbal Special Needs Children
Bronchitis is a common respiratory condition in children, but diagnosing it becomes uniquely challenging when the child is non-verbal or
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Digital Health Tools for COPD Treatment in Special Needs Children: Is Your App Accessible?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is widely recognized as an adult respiratory condition, but children—especially those with special needs or
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Maternal Trichomoniasis Risk in Pregnancy: Is It Linked to Developmental Disabilities?
Trichomoniasis, a common yet often overlooked sexually transmitted infection (STI), poses serious health concerns during pregnancy. While typically associated with
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Emergency Protocol: When to Call 911 for Suspected Pediatric Angina
Pediatric angina—although rare—can signal a potentially serious cardiac issue in children. Unlike adults, where angina typically results from blocked coronary
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How to Explain a Liver Cancer Diagnosis to Special Needs Children (Autism/Down Syndrome Focus)
Explaining a liver cancer diagnosis to a child is never easy, but when the child has Autism or Down syndrome,
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