Dyslexia. It’s a word many parents dread when they hear it in reference to their own children. What their “lay” minds take in is that they have a child who will face struggles throughout his/her schooling and in life. Dyslexia never goes away. There is no medication to mitigate the symptoms; worse, it is an invisible disability which (if undiagnosed)…
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Dealing With Chronic Illness: How to Feel Better When You Aren’t Better
few weeks ago, when I walked into the bathroom at work, I was greeted by sticky notes all over the mirror. They bore messages like “Good Morning Gorgeous! Go Get ‘Em!” and “You Are Good Enough. Accept Yourself.” and “Smile!” and “Hello, Lovely!” and many more. Even though I know that whoever put up those notes wasn’t thinking of…
28 THINGS PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM WANT YOU TO KNOW
s a Parent, I get frustrated, feel pain, disappointment and anger when people label my children or think/speak before really understanding who they are. 28 THINGS PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM WANT YOU TO KNOW *So many people have the wrong idea or a misconception about children with Autism. I think sometimes it’s worse with kids that are high functioning,…
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): The Basics
heumatoid arthritis is a long-term condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints and mainly affects the hands feet and wrists.People suffering with rheumatoid arthritis often experience periods where the symptoms are worse. These can be difficult to predict but there is treatment available which can ease pain and prevent long-term damage to the joints. Some people with…