DISABILITIES

Apr 08 2025SCIENCE

The Hidden Clues in Early Childhood Movements

What if the way a child moves could tell us something important about their future development? Primitive reflexes are automatic movements that babies are born with. These reflexes are supposed to fade away as the brain matures. But what happens when they don't? This is where things get interest

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Mar 28 2025HEALTH

Why Funding Shifts Matter for Kids' Health Research

The world of health research is changing. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently hinted at a possible shake-up in how they handle indirect and administrative costs for research funding. This has sparked worries about how this might affect future progress in biomedical research. The NIH has

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Mar 24 2025CRIME

Teen Struggles: How Sensory Disabilities Affect Crime Reporting

The link between sensory disabilities and crime is a complex issue. It is important to understand how teens with sensory disabilities are affected by nonlethal violent victimization. This is especially true in the United States, where this topic has not been deeply explored. When it comes to nonlet

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Mar 18 2025HEALTH

Older Adults with Long-Term Disabilities: How Tech Can Help

Older adults who have lived with disabilities since youth face a unique set of challenges. As they age, the combination of their long-term condition and the natural effects of aging can make daily activities more difficult. Technology can play a big role in making life easier for these individuals.

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Mar 11 2025HEALTH

Missing Out: Why People with Disabilities Often Don't Get the Health Care They Need

People with disabilities often face a tough time when it comes to getting the health care they need. They often miss out on important preventive services. This is a big deal because these services can catch problems early and keep people healthier. There are many reasons why this happens. One bi

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Feb 25 2025HEALTH

Disability and Victimization: Unseen Struggles in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, people with disabilities often encounter various forms of victimization. These experiences are not always well-documented, leaving many questions unanswered. This is a significant issue that needs more attention. A recent study set out to shed light on this topic. The study aimed to

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Feb 25 2025HEALTH

Measuring Well-being in Young People with Disabilities

Young people with disabilities face unique challenges, and understanding their well-being is crucial for providing the right support. Researchers have been working hard to figure out how to measure this well-being accurately. One key tool they use is something called Health State Utility Values (HS

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Feb 19 2025CRIME

Unseen and Unheard: The Hidden Crime Crisis

Crime doesn't discriminate, but it does hit harder for some. People with vision or hearing loss face a tough reality. They are four times more likely to experience nonlethal violent crimes than those without these disabilities. This isn't just a number; it's a real problem affecting many lives. The

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Helping Parents With Extra Support

It can be tough when parents with challenges such as learning disabilities need help parenting. So, a program called Parenting Young Children (PYC) was created, This is a program which delivers support at home. The idea goes that if home-based support is provided to these parents, this might work

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Jan 30 2025EDUCATION

Idaho Kids Show Strong Reading and Math Skills

Idaho's fourth and eighth graders have shown they’re keeping up with the rest of the country in reading and math. This isn’t just a small improvement; it’s a steady performance. Idaho is doing well in reading, especially among eighth graders, where only two states did better. Idaho’s students w

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