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“The idea of diversity is being redefined. This is really working.”

There’s an elephant in the room when most organizations talk about workplace diversity, says guest columnist Lauren Prince. She believes that inclusive hiring practices continue to be exclusive of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

According to MedlinePlus, Fragile X syndrome is the most common form of inherited developmental disability and is caused by a change to a specific gene that makes a protein needed for brain develop…

What can I do to promote a healthy pregnancy
Once you're pregnant, early and regular prenatal care is important to keep yourself and your developing infant healthy.
During your first prenatal visit, your health care provider may talk to you about the following ways to help have a healthy pregnancy: 1
Begin or continue to get at least 400 micrograms of folic acid by taking vitamin supplements every day to reduce your child's risk of neural tube defects . In the United States,…

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’re responsible for assisting and connecting with those who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities with their everyday tasks. This may mean housekeeping, meal preparation, driving to appointments, or running errands. While the description of the duties is similar to that of a home health aide, the responsibilities and education required are different. Depending upon your patient’s condition, DSPs may also…

Physical developmental delays are when children aren’t doing activities (like rolling over , sitting without support , or walking ) that other children their age are doing. Developmental delays can be a sign of a serious health condition, so it’s important to talk with your child’s pediatrician about them
Use this website to learn more about physical developmental delays for children ages 5 and under. The…

Children with Special needs often have trouble in play situations. I have spent many a therapy session sitting on the floor with one of my patients coaching them on developmental play skills. Due to anxiety, these kids often want to assume the leadership role when that usually is not their forte. They are often sticklers for... View Article

The disABLED Inside Out public art project aims to change the way we see people with disabilities by taking powerful portraits of them in New York City.

How to get into disability sport - from archery to athletics and ice hockey to equestrian, there are thousands of clubs in the UK

"Why is My Child Struggling in School? The Basics of LD" Is it normal for my child to struggle so much with school work? Is this a motivational issue or some...

What are developmental delays? If your child isn't reaching developmental milestones on time, it could be the sign of a delay in development. Learn how to help.

Developmental Pediatrics physician Robin Welsh, M.D., has tips for parents and children.

My 10-month-old daughter Abby has some developmental delays.
She is a sweet and happy baby who loves to babble ("mamama"... be still my heart!), pick up small toys and explore them slowly, play peek-a-boo, pick up her tiny foods with two fingers, point, laugh, and clap.
Things she cannot do? Crawl with her belly off the floor. Pull up to s...

Riley Children’s Health offers children access to comprehensive care across Indiana, including at Riley Hospital for Children in downtown Indianapolis.

What does a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician do? The goal of the Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician is to synthesize information from multiple sources (schools, families, other medical professionals) to provide a comprehensive assessment, ongoing treatment, and follow-up for a variety of conditions related to child development. Parents and family members are a large part of the process. I work …

Like it or not, there is no disabled character on television with as much exposure as Daredevil. We took a closer look at the new Netflix show and how its portrayal of the blind impacts the way people view the disabled.

Earlier this week, we addressed when it’s appropriate and how to ask a person with a disability whether they need assistance. But in addition to what you should say, there are a whole lot of things you shouldn’t say. Some of these things may seem obvious – but I have heard them time and time …

It's a problem decades in the making. And physicians must do more to disrupt the cycle at the beginning.

Picking or attending a college or a university can be a complicated process for any high school senior – but even more so if you are a person with a disability. I went through this personally, as have many of our peer mentors. Here are 6 things we learned and think you should do before …

MYTH: You will have multiple babies (high order multiples)
Busted!: It is true that fertility treatment increases the risk of having a multiple pregnancy. However, most twins result from spontaneous conceptions -- couples who conceive on their own! Triplets or more are a different story; approximately 15% of triplet and 7% of quadruplet pregnancies were conceived spontaneously
The increased risk of a multiple pregnancy during fertility…