When your child seems to be learning, developing, or growing slower than other children of the same age it can be worrisome and discouraging, or you may even deny there is anything wrong. Friends may even tell you, “Oh, Johnny didn’t talk until he was three either, and then once he did you couldn’t shut ...
A true innovation, weighted therapy has helped millions of children out there, thanks to the deep pressure and guaranteed sensory integration. Weighted blankets are amongst the most popular products recommended for such purposes, being highly efficient. They are made from comfortable fabrics, and are offered at genuinely affordable prices. Parents and therapists also have the ...
Mental retardation is defined as an IQ (intelligence quotient) of less than 70. A person with an IQ between 70 and 79 is said to have borderline intellectual functioning. An individual’s IQ is determined through testing and comparison to a deviation IQ scale. For gross simplification, IQ can be calculated as a child’s mental age ...
Most people feel very strongly about some type of cause or charity. Whether it is Animal Welfare, Autism, or a mission trip for your church, you want to raise as much money as possible. The more you raise, the more your organization will be able to do. This article will explore many ways you can ...
There is a genetic defect that is estimated to afflict one in 5,000 obese people. It’s believed that currently, about 12,000 U.S. people have been diagnosed with this problem: Prader-Willi syndrome. Persistent hunger, feelings of starvation, all while the person may eat 20,000 calories a day. It’s also assumed that a number of people are ...
