BraveKids

Everyone has the Potential to Succeed

adoherty — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 21:25:49 +0000

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment is empowering youth to set high expectations for the future. Learn more about the new public service campaign and watch the PSA, “Because”.

Listen to Workshops from the 2012 Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs Conference

Lara — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:26:43 +0000

The Association has made some of their conference programs available online. The Workshops are of particular note to families and caregivers of children and youth with special health care needs. Check them out!

The Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs is a national resource, partner and advocate for state public health leaders and others working to improve the health of women, children, youth and families, including those with special health care needs

Affordable Care Act supports families of children with special health care needs

Lara — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:22:58 +0000

Good news! Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced $4.9 million in Affordable Care Act funding to support Family-to-Family Health Information Centers. These Centers are a vital resource for families of children with special health care needs. Run by and for families, the Centers help families navigate the health and social services systems in their communities, advocate for their kids, and provide much needed support. Read more about these Centers and find one in your community.

Treatment Options for ADHD in Children and Teens: A Review of Research for Parents and Caregivers

6hdeugene — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:04:01 +0000

A new set of clinician and patient resources from AHRQ’s Effective Health Care Program evaluates the latest research on the benefits and side effects of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatments for children and adolescents. Among preschool children with disruptive behavior disorder (which includes ADHD), the research review found that parental behavior training reduces ADHD symptoms. The review also found that medications are thought to generally be safe and effective for improving school-age children’s behavior, but long-term side effects are unknown. The new resources include a patient summary and clinician summary.

Assistive Technology Solutions

6hdeugene — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:44:56 +0000

The Family Center on Technology and Disability has released a great new resource: Assistive Technology Solutions

This document provides visual examples of a range of AT products to help parents who are beginning their search for assistive technology.This fact sheet includes basic questions to be considered when trying to identify assistive technology devices that will best suit your child and illustrated examples of some of the AT options available. Each AT example has an icons indicating whether it is high-tech, mid-tech or low-tech. Product vendors are also listed.

Cold Treatment Protects Against Infant Disability and Death From Oxygen Loss

6hdeugene — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:34:29 +0000

A treatment to reduce the body temperatures of infants who experience oxygen deficiency at birth has benefits into early childhood, according to a follow-up study by a National Institutes of Health research network. Read more in the press release.