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Parent-informed guidance for providers who want to serve children with special needs with patience, flexibility, and respect.
A recent study found that mothers of adolescents and adults with autism exhibited stress hormone levels comparable to those of soldiers in combat.
On parent stress scales, mothers of children with special needs report the highest stress levels during everyday routines like mealtimes and leaving the house.
72% of parents reported feeling judged by a professional treating their child with special needs.
79% of parents felt that providers did not fully understand their child with special needs.
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What Every GP Should Know: Caring for People with Developmental Disabilities
Caring for individuals with developmental disabilities requires adjustments that go beyond standard practice.
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What Makes a Great Hair Cutter for the Special Needs Community
For most families, a haircut is just another item on the to-do list. But for families in the special needs community, it can be so much more.
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