Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day
Many people go their whole life without interacting with a dietitian. Those that don't understand how valuable their help can be. Dietitians help us translate food and nutrition science into […]
Many people go their whole life without interacting with a dietitian. Those that don't understand how valuable their help can be. Dietitians help us translate food and nutrition science into […]
Down Syndrome is a genetic condition where someone has 3 copies of chromosome 21 rather than 2 and can also be called Trisomy 21. These kiddos can have changes in […]
Epilepsy is an interruption in the electrical communication between neurons causing seizures. Most of the time the cause is unknown but can be due to brain injury, altered brain structure, […]
This is also known as Speech Therapy Month, a time when we pay more attention to language and how our Speech Therapist friends support individuals in being able to communicate […]
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestion of around 35,000 people in the United States. It causes mucus production that blocks airways and causes […]
National Mobility Month brings awareness to the lives and challenges of those with disabilities. Not only can a disability cause an issue with access but there are often issues with […]
Prader Willi Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects nearly every body system but is most famously known for causing extreme, continuous hunger along with a slow metabolism and […]
Asthma is a long-term lung condition where people find it hard to breathe due to the airways becoming inflamed and narrowed at times. Although asthma cannot be cured, it can […]
Apraxia is a neurological conditions where people find it difficult to make certain movements without paralysis as a cause. It can affect any muscles such as the face or the […]
Schizencephaly is an extremely rare condition that is found at birth and is characterized by slits in certain parts of the brain. Due to these changes, babies with schizencephaly often […]
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a virus that can affect anyone and is the most common infectious cause of birth defects. One in three children in the US have CMV which can […]
Aphasia is caused by a brain injury and causes a person to loose the ability to produce or understand words, this can affect speech, reading, and writing. Aphasia can affect […]