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Physical Therapy For Down Syndrome – Types Of Physical Therapies Available

Down syndrome is a condition that causes a person to have certain compromised physical features. It affects an individual’s development and can cause developmental delays in children. Physical therapy for down syndrome treats these problems by working on areas of the body affected by the condition. Physical therapists treat muscles and joints using manual therapy…

Effective ADHD Focus Exercises That Improve Attention and Concentration

Your brain is the center of your nervous system, so ADHD focus exercises are important for people with ADHD. It controls all bodily functions, including your heart rate, blood pressure, and energy level. The brain’s center is the cerebellum, while its left counterpart is the prefrontal cortex. Both areas are interconnected through neural circuits that…

Top Tips to Calm a Child with Autism

For children with autism, managing their behavior can be tough. It’s not just the kids, parents can also feel challenged when their kid who has ASD suffers from a meltdown. With children on the spectrum, a mildly challenging situation can cause enough upset. When this happens, a child with autism may find it really hard…

Exercises to Improve Posture for Special Needs

Good posture is something we usually take for granted in our everyday life. We stretch when we get up in bed. We stand up and do our usual chores. We sit down to watch TV or simply relax. Having a good posture is important for everyone. For people with special needs, having a good posture…

Top Exercises You Can Do Even With Limited Mobility

Can you still exercise with limited mobility? Of course, you can! In fact, being stuck in a wheelchair or having limited movement should not stop you from staying fit and active. Exercising with limited mobility is still possible. Don’t let anybody else tell you otherwise. Most of the time, the only concern you have with…

Christian Strategies for Special Needs Parents

Special needs parenting is a different kind of parenting altogether. How do you survive parenting when you have to deal with a child with special needs? Parenting is one of the most amazing things you can experience as a person. However, there is no one-size fit all to parenting. It’s a real job that could…

Top 5 Franchise Opportunities in Illinois You Can Try in 2021

Looking for franchise opportunities in Illinois is a great way to start a business. In comparison to starting your own business, a franchise helps you experience independency without breaking the bank with your expenses. It also affords you a glimpse of how a business thrives without all the intricacies entailed when starting your own business…

4 Best Calming Exercises for Sensory Overload and Meltdowns

Is sensory overload and meltdown the same? How do you calm someone who happens to experience any one or both of these problems? Children and people with disabilities often suffer from sensory overload. This sometimes causes them to meltdown or exhibit “tantrums” as some call it who are not familiar with meltdowns. Meltdowns and…

Top 5 In-Home Exercises for Low Muscle Tone in Autism

Low muscle tone is a common problem in children with autism. But children on the spectrum are not the only ones affected by the Floppy Baby Syndrome or medically known as hypotonia. Other kids and people belonging to the special populations like those with cerebral palsy and Down syndrome can also become affected with a…

Sensory Gym and Its Benefits for Children

What is a sensory gym and what are the benefits for children? It’s a frequently asked question among parents or guardians. You may be wondering yourself what a sensory gym is. If this is the case, then this blog would be a good read for you. Sensory gyms: what are they? In its easiest…

Top 5 Affordable Essential Oils for Autism

Essential oils have been used by people since ancient times to aid healing. The great news? People and children with autism can benefit from them, too. When it comes to essential oils, the first thing that probably comes to your mind is aromatherapy and massage. Right now, essential oils are gaining even more popularity…

Top 5 Strength Exercises for Down Syndrome

Today’s post will tell you some of the basic, yet most beneficial, strength exercises for Down syndrome. But before that, let’s first dive into what Down syndrome is and why strength training is very important. Down syndrome is a genetic condition that affects 1 in every 700 babies born in the U each year. Children…

The Benefits of Exercise for Autism: Mind & Body

When it comes to autism exercise, reaping the physical benefits is just the tip of the iceberg. Read on and find out how exercise develops the mind of those in the autistic spectrum disorder. Disability or not, exercise has a lot of health benefits. It helps strengthen the body. It’s the key for strong bones.…

Physical Fitness Exercise Program for Cerebral Palsy

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability among children. The Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network (ADDM) estimates that about one in every 345 children is diagnosed with CP which makes cerebral palsy exercises very important to help support their motor skills and…

Top 10 Sensory Gym Equipment for Autism and Special Needs

For some people, a sensory gym is simply a “playroom” for kids. Gyms like these look like they are made more efficient with kid-friendly equipment. But that’s where most people get it wrong. For children with autism and special needs, a sensory gym is a place to enjoy and play without stress. It’s not only…

Top 10 Social Skill Activities for Autism to Help with Sensory Issues in Children

Sensory issues are often a problem among children with autism. Because of these, kids with autism either become hypersensitive (over-responsive) or hyposensitive (under-responsive). This affects how they respond to a wide range of stimuli that other children respond to on a daily basis. These sensory issues often affect their social skills. This is the…

Habla Speech Therapy and Certified Autism Center – Pamela Torres

Special Strong is giving local businesses a platform to share how their services can make a difference for people with special needs. This service provider is Habla Speech Therapy & Certified Autism Center, a speech and hearing impairment center. About Habla Speech Therapy & Certified Autism Center We specialize in treating children with speech and…

Home Behavioral Improvement for Children with Autism

Research has shown that behavioral therapy enables children with autism to develop key life skills. If therapy starts early enough, they can learn to enjoy personal comforts while also participating in activities that can help them grown. As a companion to your licensed behavioral therapy regimen, here are some things to do for home behavioral…

Dating And Special Needs – When is it the Right Time?

Dating And Special Needs – When is it the Right Time? Dating is often a hot subject. With the rise of social media and mobile apps, there are infinite opportunities to meet your romantic match. However, when it comes to teens and adults with special needs, there may be fewer opportunities to make a love…