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Archives > March 6, 2009
Party Tips for Children with Special Needs: How to Make Sure Children Attend
 By
Amber Kane
In a recent post, I talked about providing your child with autism or
epilepsy natural socialization opportunities by using theme parties and your
child's interest, so they can make friends and build a typical childhood
social life.
Today I'll tell you how to ensure other children attend and have fun too!
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Get The Right Information When Understanding Epilepsy - What Causes Seizures?
 By
Jessica Clark
Epilepsy is pretty common. Many famous people may have had seizures as
well, from artists, to world leaders, to athletes. If you or someone you
love suffers from seizures or has been newly diagnosed with epilepsy it is
important to get your facts straight. So, when understanding epilepsy - what
causes seizures?
Epilepsy can occur at any point in a person's life, although is most often
diagnosed in elderly people and children under one year of age. Approximately 1%
of people will develop this condition, amounting to 60 million people worldwide.
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Abusing Children with Autism: What is Acceptable?
By
Amber Kane
A sickening statistic: children with autism and special needs are more
likely to be abused; about 7 times more likely in fact. An even more
sickening fact: numerous children are abused but, due to various reasons,
there are no charges filed or the abuser is not successfully prosecuted.
The most common challenge pursuing these issues seems to be whether or not
what 'took place' was really abuse - what do you think? Is pinching,
pushing or pulling abusive? Screaming, yelling, in-your-face, verbal threats -
are these abusive acts?
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A Comprehensive Guide To How Epilepsy Is Diagnosed
By
Jessica Clark
If you suspect you have epilepsy, it is important to get an accurate
diagnosis when you go to the doctor. Because this disorder can be mistaken
for a vast array of other conditions, doctors use four different ways to
diagnose the condition.
How epilepsy is diagnosed is by a doctor using four important diagnostic
methods. A doctor needs to get a client's neurological history, give the client
an exam, an EEG, and an MRI.
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The Perfect Product for Peace of Mind on Vacation: An Inflatable Bed Rail
 By
Catherine Jeans
Taking a vacation away is always a worry for parents. I don’t think
there’s a Mom or Dad out there who doesn’t fret even more about their
child’s safety while on vacation. We all have our homes fully equipped
to protect our kids… from bedrails to stair gates, electric socket covers to
door guards. But when it comes to your vacation, it’s almost
impossible to find out in advance how child-friendly your room is going to
be.
Eliminating Stereotypes: Get The Facts And Myths About Epilepsy
By
Jessica Clark
Many people have epilepsy. It is so common that in the entire world, up to
60 million people have epilepsy. Even with the wide array of people
affected, ignorance about the disorder has led to many myths that are
persistent.
When trying to understand epilepsy, it is important to understand the facts
and myths about epilepsy.
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