by Dan DeMarle | Jan 25, 2021 | ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Disturbance, Medicine
The use of antipsychotics in young children is declining but doctors continue to prescribe these medications off-label for conditions not approved by the Food and Drug Administration and without the recommended psychiatric consultation, a Rutgers study found. The...
by Dan DeMarle | Jan 25, 2021 | Covid-19, Disability, Distance Learning/ELearning, Special Education
Millions of children have returned to the classroom, while others have opted to continue distance learning. But one group of families says there’s no choice involved for them, and their needs are being forgotten. 15-year-old Zach Silva was excited to start high school...
by Dan DeMarle | Jan 25, 2021 | Assistive Technology, Classroom, Occupational Therapy, Parents/Guardians, Special Education, Teaching, Teaching
There will be many times when a child with special needs requires some type of assistive technology. In determining the best type of technology for a specific child several options are tested and presented to the child. The results of this procedure are often written...
by Dan DeMarle | Jan 25, 2021 | Intellectual Disability, Special Education
Federal officials are pushing for changes after the parental rights of a young mother with intellectual disability were terminated Feds Work To Ensure Rights Of Parents With...
by Dan DeMarle | Jan 25, 2021 | Emotional Disturbance, Exercise/health
A new study from UBC researchers finds that teens, especially girls, have better mental health when they spend more time taking part in extracurricular activities, like sports and art, and less time in front of screens. The study, published in the journal Preventive...
