While play seems a natural part of childhood for most children, for others, it can be more of a struggle. For children with cognitive or physical disabilities, recess and play dates might look very ...

"She's just devastated to be away from her friends." As reported COVID-19 cases continue to climb in the U.S., Chicago-based parents Margaret Storey and Jonathan Heller have struggled with the ...

Carlos, a six-year-old Hispanic American diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is primarily non-verbal. At age two, he was removed from his home due to abuse and neglect. Carlos and his four ...

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For the nearly 60% of Wisconsin's youths who say they've dealt with at least one mental health challenge in the last year, prioritizing academic success and social connections may fall to the wayside ...

Hundreds of thousands of children with disabilities are on waiting lists for state-covered services across the U.S. These services include day programs, employment assistance and home care, aimed at ...

Chess advocate and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has called for greater inclusion of children with ...

There is no question that product design too often ignores the needs of people with physical disabilities, and baby gear is no different. Very few products are designed specifically to help parents ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Children with these disabilities were 16% to 18% more likely to be suspended or expelled from school. Those with ...