Special Needs Children

YES, they do. There's alot of studies now on PMS and PMDD or premenstrual dysphoric disorder. PMDD is just a supercharged PMS. If you approach experts, there are approved drugs that can be given for patients.

The Down Syndrome Organisation of the UK has a wonderful website. To help you find out more about the syndrome, see the Related Link.

Designers started to pay attention when people with wheel chairs couldn't get up the stairs. So they started putting in ramps and popular places like the movie theaters and the police station.

Sometimes - each case is different. Many children with autism spectrum disorders tend to have digestive problems. Your pediatrician can check your children and advise you on the best dietary direction.

"Mentally challenged" is a euphemism for mentally retarded, or having a low IQ or mental disabilities this means that someone who would be mentally challenged wouldn't do as well as their classmates.

when your not physically disabled (wheelchair)

Not long, but remember that an optician has a vested interest in NOT correcting eye problems as they will get up to 70-odd years of loyal service by taking money from you for exams, lenses and broken frames.

Research into exercises for eyesight and also the crazy blanked-out glasses that have loads of holes in them, this strengthens the eyes.

google for the impaired

jimmy savel

it depends what "special needs" they have.

Their physical needs MAY need more attention, but generally speaking, no child should receive more attention than any non-"special needs" child. You will do well to make sure all your children learn to be independent in what they can do, and only assist when they really cannot do something on their own.

Yes, absolutely!

Katy Price= Harvey

Most special needs children have an developmental age that might not be their true age, and this is determined by the specialists that work with them. So their age-appropriate curriculum may be adapted to their developmental age.

not much at all.

They make special covers for daybeds that have 3 sides to make it easier to make the bed , but I have always used regular twin size bedding. check JC penney for special bedding

It depends on the severity of Down syndrome. Consult with a Down syndrome specialist.

Integrated education is about 'going to school' whereas inclusive education is about 'participating in school.'

Integrated education essentially follows the medical model of disability which sees the child as a problem and demands that the child is changed, or rehabilitated, to fit the system.

Inclusive education is more in tune with the social model of disability which sees the system as the problem. The school and the education system as a whole is enabled to change in order to meet the individual needs of all learners

Source: http://www.eenet.org.uk/theory_practice/bonn_2.shtml For a figure: http://www.eenet.org.uk/bibliog/scuk/square_holes.shtml

The characteristics of a special need child vary. It is often hard to diagnose a disability in childhood because children develop at different rates; just because your child seems to be learning to walk or speak later than other children, does not mean that they have a disability. Most commonly, physical de formations such as widely set eyes are shown before any sign of a learning disability is. If you are concerned that your child may have a special need, your best bet is to go and see a specialist. It wouldn't hurt, even if you are unsure. Some types of special need are very profound even while the child is still young and especially while at school age. This is when the majority of special needs in children is detected. Things like dyslexia and ADHD will be very apparent and have almost undoubtedly recognisable signs. Children on the autistic spectrum, even those with high functioning autism will have some communication, social and emotional defects that will raise a flag of concern. Teachers will be able to use baseline assessment tests and mid term tests to see whether children are below the expected levels. Add in to the mix the concerns about a child's development socially, and its quite likely to pick up a need earlier on. Also, with regard to disability, lots of children are born with them. Things such as downs, hirschprungs disease, cerebal palsy and sensory impairments will require intervention from the moment they are born, as they have complications. Paediatricians can identify clear signs and characteristics and can diagnose very quickly. In agreement with the advice given above, I too would say, if in doubt, get it checked out.

I'm not particularly sure what you mean but if your talking about basic needs then yes do what ever it is to help out your help will be greatly appreciated sometimes it's hard for parents to do what is necessary for their kids who have learning disability so yes help if you can. Social Sevices or Human Services wouldbe the people to talk to. If he is at school see if you can talk to one of his teachers. Persons who are mentally challenged are eligible to receive many forms of public assistance including Medicare, Medicaid and other government aid and resources. In such situations a case worker is assigned to oversee the personal care of the mentally challenged person including educational and physical therapy, special medical needs and so forth. If the family is not receiving such aid it may be due to the fact that the parents/caregivers are not aware of the assistance that is available. The state's department of family and human services can assist in whatever matter is needed, telephone numbers can be found in the "state government pages" of the local phone directory. Before making the conclusion that said person is not getting what is needed, one must be very certain what those needs are. If the person is not being kept healthy by proper diet and hygiene, not receiving needed medical or dental care, or there are signs of abuse or neglect it is a serious problem and it should be reported at once. On the other hand it may be a misunderstanding of what the person's needs are by those who are not schooled in the care of the mentally handicapped. One option might be to communicate to the parent(s) one's concerns about the care being given and try to find an equitable solution before involving outside agencies. Depending on the degeree of "needs not met", there are a few things you could do to help. Ask the mother if she is aware of assistance available for special needs children and adults. If not, help her make some phone calls to various agencies; state and town etc... Sometimes it can be overwhelming for a mother of someone with special needs, and a little help can go a long way. Some parents a against any help from "outsiders". If there is outright neglect or abuse, you should call the state and find out which agency could help the situation. No child or adult should be abused or neglected, and the penalty is higher for abuse/neglect of the elderly and hanicapped. If the situation is high priority (abuse, serious neglect, serious lack of ordinary care), the person may need to be removed from their current living conditions. ANOTHER POINT of view is that it is a FELONY to abuse and/or neglect a person with MENTAL RETARDATION,, you can help your cousin by contacting the State Agency that protects people with retardation. They will investigate and if they find the handicapped person IS being neglected, they can help the parent to meet the necessary laws of proper care and/or help them get out of that situation....Best of luck...you are doing your cousin a BIG favor by helping them out. Do NOT call it retardation that word is not acceptable any more. The question you have to ask youself is how your cousin is being neglected or treated. If the situation is minor and your cousins carer is finding it difficult to look after your cousin on their own, or even with the help of family, there are polenty of care services that can help. Asking at the school or asking a social worker, if they have one, is a good place to start. If the situation is harming your cousins development, or mental, or physical help you may want to bypass your cousins carer and go to through the school or social worker and they will be able to assess the situation proffessionally and set in place what supports or actions that are needed.

I don’t think it is ok to hit a child with down‘s seeing as they aren’t fully capable of understanding certain things and what they should and shouldn’t be doing

I DO however think that you should work with your child, sit them down and have a conversation with them about how what they did was wrong ( it is likely that they will make the same mistake more than once remember to stay patient and positive, continue to talk with them)eventually it should stick!

Special needs can also be physical due to missing limbs, blind, or deaf. Or it can be hyperactivity.

I have a friend who has ADHD(Attention Deficite Hyperactive Disorder), and I go to school with him. He only really pays attention to thins that interest him. But don`t get the wrong idea about my friend. No matter what kind of problem you could possibly have, people like that are still people to.

Mostly yes because if the school can handle a child with a growing condition then you will need to seek professional help so you will need to get a speical needs school you a child

Sasha Obama is not a special needs child.