Medical & Disabilities

The FLU: What Parents Need to Know to Keep Kids Healthy

clewis — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:43:52 -0600

With flu season upon us, it is important that we work together to keep our children and school healthy. By
keeping our children flu-free, we benefit the community as a whole. Additionally, healthy students miss
fewer days of school, which results in less stress on the family. Following are answers to frequently asked
questions about the flu and how to help protect your child.

Foster Care: No Cure for Mental Illness

clewis — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 16:08:56 -0600

Foster Care: No Cure for Mental Illness - from Connect for Kids.

The Puzzle of Autism

clewis — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 12:14:09 -0600

"The Puzzle of Autism" is an informational guide for all education personnel who work with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) produced by the NEA in collaboration with the Autism Society of America, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the National Association of School Psychologists. This 38-page guide explains common autistic characteristics and suggests effective classroom strategies for improving communication, sensory, social, and behavioral skills.

Diseases & Conditions from US News

clewis — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:42:44 -0600

Content developed by the Cleveand Clinic.

WebMD

clewis — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:23:30 -0600

WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information

MHCP Schedule

clewis — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:04:45 -0500

Proposed Schedule of Medically Handicapped Children’s Program Clinics*
June 30, 2008

*Clinics are subject to change

June

***To attend a MHCP Clinic, please call the Clinic Contact to schedule an appointment***

Toolkit for Parents on Early Development

clewis — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:52:21 -0500

from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities will help parents learn about the milestones in their children's growth, from birth to age 5 years, as well as developmental delays and other disabilities.

National Association for Down Syndrome

clewis — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:50:55 -0500

NADS is the oldest organization in the country serving individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

Kids Health

clewis — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:49:14 -0500

a medical site for parents, children and teens from the The Nemours Foundation. Use the search function to find articles on learning disabilities, assistive technology, autism, Tourette's Syndrome, and more

Great Plains ADA/IT Center (Americans with Disabilities Act and Information Technology)

clewis — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:47:12 -0500

The Center serves Nebraska as a "one-stop" comprehensive resource on ADA issues and accessible information technology.