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Here’s 9 Ideas to help Children and Adults with ADHD Sleep Better "Sleep issues are common for children and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). People with ADHD often have a hard time focusing, sitting still or quieting their body. It’s no wonder that they then may have trouble falling or staying asleep. When your brain is racing, sleep feels impossible. Not getting enough sleep can affect your mood, weaken your immune system, disrupt your metabolism and cause problems with memory and concentration. The good news is there are also many ideas to help children and adults with ADHD sleep better." Learn more in this article written by Pam Dewey for the Fraser Blog. 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
Home Solutions to Cope with Sensory Processing Issues and Sensitivities Because of misguided brain signaling, specific sensory triggers – of any sense - can become absolutely debilitating and unbearable.   Document
House Ear Institute The House Ear Institute focuses on defining the cause of hearing loss and vestibular disorder, creating and improving surgical treatments and devices to counteract auditory dysfunction. World-renowned as a leader in otologic research and education, HEI continues to provide a wealth of new scientific knowledge, applied research and continuing education to both the medical community and the general public. 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 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 Implement Trauma-informed Care to Build Resilience to Childhood Trauma This research brief from Child Trends summarizes current practices for implementing trauma-informed care to support children who have been exposed to trauma. The authors outline the ways in which a broad range of programs (including after school programs, schools, early care and education providers, medical providers, and social services) can incorporate trauma-informed care into their services and help children build resilience against past and future traumatic experiences. Website
How to Take the Stress Out of the Holidays From the Child Mind Institute, "We are reminded, every year at this time, how difficult holidays can be for people who are lonely or alone. But let’s be honest: even for families rich in children, holidays can be stressful—both for parents and kids."  Website
Ian - A Short Film about Playground Inclusion “Ian started as a mother’s mission to educate her son’s bullies on the playground—one to one. When she realized that the need for inclusion was bigger than one playground, she wrote a book and founded Fundación ian to change thousands of minds and attitudes about people with disabilities. She approached MundoLoco, a top digital animation studio in Latin America, about creating “Ian,” an animated film to deliver the message of inclusion to audiences all over the world.' Website
IDEA This site was created to provide a "one-stop shop" for resources related to IDEA and its implementing regulations, released on August 3, 2006. Website