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Hidden Allergies: Cause for Disruptive Behavior, Sensory Issues and Poor Retention? This article contains information regarding allergies and how they may affect learning and behavior. Website
Histiocytosis Association of America The Histiocytosis Association of America provides funding for research, provides mutual support, and educates physicians and the public with issues surrounding histiocytosis. A newsletter and chat rooms are available online. Website
Holding Infants -- or Not -- Can Leave Traces on Their Genes The amount of physical contact between infants and their caregivers can affect children at the molecular level. This is the first study to show in humans that the simple act of touching, early in life, has deeply-rooted and potentially lifelong consequences on genetic expression. Document
How Sleep Savvy are You? A Tool for Reducing Infant Sleep Related Deaths The National Institute for Children’s Health Quality has made available a short video quiz that can be used as an interactive, visual tool to prompt discussions about safe sleep best practices. Website
How To Clean and Disinfect Schools To Help Slow the Spread of Flu Cleaning and disinfecting are part of a broad approach to preventing infectious diseases in schools. To help slow the spread of influenza (flu), the first line of defense is getting vaccinated. Other measures include staying home when sick, covering coughs and sneezes, and washing hands often. Below are tips from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on how to slow the spread of flu specifically through cleaning and disinfecting. Website
How to Create a Backyard Sanctuary for Kids with Disabilities by HomeAdvisor Children of all abilities and needs should have room to play and explore their world. In fact, play is so important for a child’s development that the United Nations declared play is a human right for children. Making your home a place where a child with special needs can be active takes more than a look around. You’ll want to brainstorm ways the outside can be an inclusive sanctuary for children of all abilities, too.   Website
How to Get Kids Moving in Every Subject Adding some movement to lessons not only engages and motivates students—research says it helps them recall and retain information. And it’s fun!" Here are some fun ideas from Edutopia. Website
How to Help Children Cope after a Hurricane The NCBDDD and the Children's Preparedness Unit recently released this new Spanish-language resource (June 2018) to assist parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers helping children with special healthcare needs to prepare or recover from a disaster.  Document
How to Help Kids Who Are Picky Eaters Picky eating is one of the most common complaints among parents.  Document
How to Help Students Get Used to Masks Lori Desautels from Edutopioa writes, "In many places, students returning to school buildings will be required to wear masks. These strategies can help elementary students adjust."   Website