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Going to a Speech Therapist for Kids
You might visit a speech therapist if you're having trouble speaking or understanding others. Find out more in this article for kids.
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Occupational Therapy for Parents
Occupational therapy can help improve kids' cognitive, physical, and motor skills and build their self-esteem and sense of accomplishment.
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Going to an Occupational Therapist for Kids
Occupational therapy helps children overcome obstacles to be as independent as possible. Learn more about OT.
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Individualized Education Programs (IEPs): Tips for Teachers for Parents
IEPs make teachers of students with special needs responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring educational plans to help the students succeed in school. This article is for educators.
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Pica for Parents
Some young kids have the eating disorder pica, which is characterized by cravings to eat nonfood items.
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Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) for Parents
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder. Children who have it are extremely picky eaters and have little interest in eating food, which can lead to poor growth and poor nutrition.
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Speech-Language Therapy for Parents
Working with a certified speech-language pathologist can help a child with speech or language difficulties.
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504 Education Plans for Parents
Kids who have special needs in the classroom may be eligible for a government-supported learning plan.
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Sanfilippo Syndrome for Parents
Sanfilippo syndrome is a rare condition in which the body can't break down certain carbohydrates (sugars) in the blood, leading to serious problems in the brain and nervous system.
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Health Care Providers: Speech Therapists for Parents
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) — also called speech therapists — are licensed professionals who diagnose and treat disorders that affect speech and interfere with communication. Speech therapists can work in schools, hospitals, or specialty clinics.