Several studies have shown that caregivers who support children with special needs often experience high levels of stress, usually higher than others who are not dealing with such needs. Besides, if the stress of caregiving has accumulated over time and left unchecked, it may lead to physically and emotionally exhausting, with many caregivers reporting personal […]
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Discovering that your child has a special need can be as traumatizing as learning of a family member’s sudden death. Many parents are stunned by such news. Receiving such a message can produce overwhelming emotions of shock, disbelief, anxiety, fear, and despair. For some parents, there are many different thoughts that may run through their
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What is a Neurotransmitter? A neurotransmitter is a signalling molecule secreted by a nerve cell to affect the target cell. The target cell can be in glands, muscles, or other neurons. The Functions Synapses are microscopic gaps that separate the terminal buttons of one neuron from the receptors of another neuron. Neurotransmitters are released from
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Attention-deficit /hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) is a developmental disorder consisting of difficulties with attention, distractibility, impulsivity and altered executive functions. It is a multifaceted syndrome related to genetic, environmental, and psychosocial factors. Nutrition and diet is considered an important factor in neurodevelopment. Therefore, doctors, nutritionists and dieticians have proposed some dietary interventions for ADHD to address the
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Autism spectrum disorder(ASD) is characterized by deficits and the ability to socialize, communicate and display repetitive behaviours. Emerging studies have shown that most children with ASD display gastrointestinal symptoms associated with their gastrointestinal microbiota composition. With no cure for the Autism spectrum disorder, nutritional interventions are used with and without clinical supervision to encounter gastrointestinal
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The decorations are perfect, the presents look magical, and the entire family is smiling and relaxed. That’s how the holidays are portrayed in media and advertising, but it’s not the reality for families with special needs children. The holidays often become trials for parents like us, marred by guilt, resentment and stress. They are something
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