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Autism: Finding Could Lead to Simple Urine Test for the Condition

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[14/07/2010] Children with autism have a different chemical fingerprint in their urine than non-autistic children, according to new research. Autism: Finding Could Lead to Simple Urine Test for the Condition - read more

Video Game to Help Blind Children Exercise

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[11/06/2010] A new project helps children who are blind become more physically active and healthy through video games. The human-computer interaction research team has developed a motion-sensing-based tennis and bowling exergame. Video Game to Help Blind Children Exercise - read more

Kids with One Ear Hearing Loss Fall Behind in Language Skills

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[31/05/2010] By the time they reach school age, one in 20 children has hearing loss in one ear. That can raise significant hurdles for these children, because loss of hearing in one ear hurts their ability to comprehend and use language. Kids with One Ear Hearing Loss Fall Behind in Language Skills - read more

Down Syndrome: Developing New Growth Charts

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[17/05/2010] Researchers will be measuring children with Down syndrome from birth to age 21 to develop updated growth charts. This effort brings together several experts. Down Syndrome: Developing New Growth Charts - read more

Topic of the Month May: Childhood Differently - Parents with Learning Difficulties

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[01/05/2010] Two lines appear on the test strip. You are pregnant! What happens next, is something particularly women with learning difficulties are asking themselves. For them, such a change is not an easy one. How mother and child can live happily with each other despite the mental disability and how the offspring deals with this, is our Topic of the Month May. Topic of the Month May: Childhood Differently - Parents with Learning Difficulties - read more

Children of Mentally Disabled Parents: “They Perceive Their Childhood as Normal“

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[01/05/2010] People with mental disabilities are often labeled as “eternal children.” When they become parents, their environment challenges whether they are up to the task. Dietke Sanders, a graduate psychologist, investigated the situation of children with mentally disabled parents in her research project. REHACARE.de talked to her about reversed roles and proud children. Children of Mentally Disabled Parents: “They Perceive Their Childhood as Normal“ - read more

Not Without My Son

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[01/05/2010] Becoming a mother is not hard, but being a mother is very hard. Especially for women with a mental disability, parenthood doesn’t come easy. In order for them to successfully master every day life with a child, they can apply a concept which is especially tailored to fit them: Facilitated Parenthood. Not Without My Son - read more