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Understanding Speech Therapy For Kids On The Autism Spectrum

Kids on the autism spectrum often struggle with communication skills. For this reason, speech therapy is a common part of their treatment plan. If your child's pediatrician has suggested that you pursue speech therapy, it's important that you understand what's ahead. When you know what kinds of struggles your child is likely to face and how the therapist can help, you'll be in a better position to support the treatment and help your child to build stronger communication skills. Read More 

On Yet Another Round Of Antibiotics For Your Sinus Infection? What Are Your Permanent Treatment Options?

For many Americans, winter's cold weather and forced close contact with others can lead to a painful sinus infection. While these infections can generally be cleared up with a round of oral antibiotics, in some cases you may find yourself continuing to suffer for months on end. Sometimes the infection worsens each time you don't get enough sleep for a few nights or your diet goes downhill. What causes these stubborn sinus infections, and what can you do to get relief? Read More 

5 Signs Your Child Might Have Type 1 Diabetes

Approximately 15,000 children are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes each year. Many children may not communicate to their parents the symptoms they are suffering from. As their parent, it is up to you to watch for specific signs of diabetes in your child and have their doctor test them for it. If your child's diabetes is not diagnosed early on, they can get ketoacidosis, which can cause swelling in the brain, unconsciousness, and death. Read More 

The Pros and Cons of Cataract Laser Surgery

If your doctor has recommended you have cataract surgery done, you have an important decision to make. You can decide to have traditional cataract surgery done by hand or cataract laser surgery. There are pros and cons to both methods, and learning about them will help you make an informed decision as to which is best for you.  Cons Higher Cost If you are on a tighter budget, the cost of the surgery may impact your decision to have laser cataract surgery or traditional cataract surgery. Read More 

How Vision Therapy Can Help With ADHD

If your child was recently diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), your child's doctor may recommend medication to help with this problem. While this can be a good solution, trying vision therapy might help as well. Vision therapy is a natural type of treatment that can successfully help children who struggle with ADHD and other types of learning disabilities. Here are several things you should know about vision therapy. Read More