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The special needs of children

Journal of Advanced Nursing, 1994
British literature related to the care of children in hospital states that they have ‘special needs’ This concept is not defined, neither are different writers in total agreement about what these needs may be This paper attempts to define needs, concluding that they are‘requirements that should be met’Children are seen as dynamic beings because they ...
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Siblings of Children with Special Needs

Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 1992
Siblings of children with special needs have received little attention in the occupational therapy literature. However, siblings play an important role in the development of children with special needs. Siblings are also at risk for problems of emotional adjustment that have an impact on their own well-being as well as the well-being of the family. The
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Children with Special Needs:

Journal of Social Work & Human Sexuality, 1993
This discussion describes the sources of stress and support in the lives of twenty-five families caring for children with developmental disabilities. Utilizing the ecomap as an assessment and planning tool, four family profiles are suggested: the well-supported family; the stressed family; the isolated family; and the overextended family.
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Didactic Toy for Children with Special Needs

2020
In the last years, technology is receiving an important role in the development of new games and toys for children with special needs. In this paper a configurable prototype game is presented specially designed for children with special needs. The goal is to promote reaction and memory skills as well cooperative work in these children.
João Salgado, Filomena Soares, Vítor Carvalho   +2 more
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The register of children with special needs — An approach

Public Health, 1987
A standard format for recording information on children with special needs has been produced by members of the District Special Needs Team in West Lambeth Health Authority. International classifications of diseases, impairments, disabilities and handicaps are used.
M C, O'Mahony, M, Allsop, C, Heath, C, Deaves, R, Morris   +4 more
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Transportation of Children With Special Seating Needs

Southern Medical Journal, 1993
As of 1986, all 50 states had implemented mandatory child restraint laws. When used correctly, restraint systems have been proven to reduce the number of fatalities, hospitalizations, and injuries. To date, there is little information regarding compliance with restraint systems for disabled children.
K, Paley, J L, Walker, F, Cromwell, C, Enlow   +3 more
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Child Care for Children With Special Needs

Pediatrics, 1994
During the 1990s, requirements for child care for children with special needs will increase substantially. Parents of children with special needs face particular challenges in finding suitable child care for their children. A major factor influencing future directions in child care for children with special needs is PL 99-457, the Early ...
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Obesity and children with special healthcare needs

Current Opinion in Pediatrics, 2014
The high prevalence of childhood obesity continues to persist, especially in children and youth with special healthcare needs (CYSHCN). The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health model and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations are appropriate frameworks related to increasing physical activity and healthy eating
Purni, Abeysekara, Renee, Turchi, Margaret, O'Neil   +2 more
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Urinary incontinence in children with special needs

Nature Reviews Urology, 2013
Nocturnal enuresis, daytime urinary incontinence, lower urinary tract symptoms and faecal incontinence are more common in children with special needs than in typically developing children. Children with intellectual disability, which can be attributed to a range of causes, are particularly affected.
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Aerosol therapy: The special needs of young children

Paediatric Respiratory Reviews, 2006
Efficient aerosol therapy in young children is a challenge. The aerosol administration method requires special features, because young children can not perform an inhalation manoeuvre, breath usually through the nose and may be distressed during the administration.
Janssens, Hettie, Tiddens, H.A.W.M.
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