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Your overall health Family and community support Stroke rehab programs may include the ... The stroke rehab team revolves around you and your family. The team helps set short- and long-term

ataxia diagnosed? To diagnose Friedreich's ataxia, your healthcare provider will ask about your past ... health and do a physical exam. You may also need: Tests to check your reflexes, balance, and

. Ask friends, teachers, or librarians. Look for award-winning books. Check book reviews ... . Have your children pick out their own books. Get your child involved Point out objects in

Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is an autoimmune disease. Normally your immune system protects you ... by attacking invaders such as viruses and bacteria. With MS and other autoimmune diseases, your

same education. They completed the same curriculum requirements. Some schools award a DMD degree ... . Others award a DDS degree. To be a general dentist typically requires 3 or more years of undergraduate

. The iris controls the size of your pupil and the amount of light that enters your eye. Problems with ... other parts of your eye may cause issues that are more significant than aniridia. Aniridia can

counselor at your grandchild’s school about support services. You can also go through your local YMCA ... yours to find the services, education, and support the child needs. Also, grandchildren who live with

, aging, or disabled person can be a rewarding experience. It can also become an overwhelming ... , or disabled individual feel about having a private caregiver assist with their care? Are they

? There is no cure for the disease. Treatment focuses on supportive treatment to help your child manage ... help your child use their arms. But surgery is not always successful. Support devices. These

muscles and ligaments that support your spine, or the effects of aging Infection Abnormal ... manage disabling pain. It's also important to return you to your highest level of functioning and

move forward with your life as you honor the person you miss. Grief and Loss: The Process of ... grief and learning how to cope can help you heal and move forward with your life as you honor the

is in the blood. The symptoms of PKU can be like other health conditions. Make sure your child sees ... as vegetables, fruits, and some cereals. Your child may also need to take mineral and vitamin ... newborn screening tests;newborn screening;PKU;phenylkentonuria;intellectual disability;genetic defect;mutated gene;58

make worse. Having a better understanding of why your baby cries can help you deal with this ... , throwing, or dropping babies and toddlers can have dangerous results. A baby's neck muscles can't support ... learning disabilities;infant death;infant paralysis;infant seizures;infant blindness;infant seizures;1103;abusive head trauma

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Work closely with your child’s teacher and school nurse to ... many people have epilepsy. You can find local support groups through your provider or local hospital

When Your Child Has ODD ... accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 504 of the Civil Rights Act. Talk with your ... problems. Make sure your child sees a healthcare provider for a diagnosis. How is ODD diagnosed in a

Your Back: Tips for Pain Relief and Keeping it Strong ... , keep your weight balanced on your feet. Sit in a chair that supports your lower back. If you ... don't have a supportive chair, place a small pillow or rolled-up towel against the curve in your lower

splints (orthoses). These are made for people who need added support for certain body parts. These body ... . Braces are often named for the body part they support, such as: AFO brace. This is an ankle

physiatrist focuses on restoring function to people with disabilities. Rehab nurse. A nurse who ... rehab treatment team. The social worker helps provide support and coordinate discharge planning and ... physical medicine and rehabilitation;disability;rehabilitation treatment;rehabilitation treatment team;p01185;physiatrist;physiatry

of a developmental disability that can be helped by occupational therapy under IDEA. If your child ... about your child's disability. Stay involved with your child's treatment plan at school. If you feel

disabling medical condition, physical rehab (rehabilitation) may be an important part of your ... These specialists work with the rehab team to offer counseling and support for the patient