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Using visual supports at home
… so you don’t forget it when you leave. Visual supports are commonly used with adults. I use visual supports every day … teacher uses Velcro stars to indicate when an activity is complete. This is a visual support! While visual supports … search online for premade visual supports. There are many websites that provide free visual schedules, checklists, and …
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Travel Tips for Kids with Complex Medical Needs
… Travel Tips for Kids with Complex Medical Needs Blog Complex Medical Needs General … travel destination. Brittany referred to national parks’ websites while planning their family trip so they could plan …
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The Key Role of an Occupational Therapist
… from one of our many Centers of Excellence, our OTs come to you. Working directly with your child's doctor, OTs …
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A home away from home: Brooke’s story
… is the place where kids with serious medical conditions come.” Although Brooke still experiences daily seizures, … contributing to the parent portal app, and supporting website updates. “My child has a tough diagnosis, and I have …
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Exercise-induced asthma and its imitators
… in patients with poorly controlled asthma , exercise is a common trigger for asthma symptoms. In some patients, the … children, EIB is present only in small fraction of patients complaining of shortness of breath with activity. The … asthma clinic that travels to Phoenix-area schools and community sites. The unit provides asthma identification, …
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How parents can recognize anxiety in kids and help them cope
… psychologist at Phoenix Children’s. Here, she answers common questions about anxiety in children. She also offers … that it interferes with their daily life. Two of the most common types of anxiety in kids are: Separation anxiety A … and teens Regressing mannerisms such as bed wetting is a common issue for children after 5 years old Changes in …
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Transitioning to adulthood with sickle cell disease: Three keys to success
… future, and a more manageable experience as they become adults. “As sickle cell patients, we can live a regular … Children’s CCBD. “Health literacy, self-advocacy and community engagement are crucial to successful outcomes,” he says. Health Literacy Understanding the why's, …
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Boosting immunity the healthy way
… immune function. But is there really one single food or diet that boosts immunity? Our immune systems are complex and shaped by many factors. It’s not just diet alone …
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Innovation, dedication, tenacity and love: LJ's Story
… Suddenly, LJ and his family found themselves on a medically complex and highly emotional journey that would take them to … Dr. Kruer and Phoenix Children’s. Dr. Kruer’s research lab studies rare genetic disorders in children that are related to …
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The skinny on keto for epilepsy
… Metabolic Therapy (KMT), a high fat, low carbohydrate diet, provides a new option and new hope for those with … at least a 50% reduction in seizures and about 1 in 7 become seizure-free. Additionally, many patients report …