Children's book week has become so popular that it is now celebrated twice a year. Initially it was organized by the librarian of the Boy Scouts of America. Eventually two others became a part of the initiative: the editor of Publishers Weekly, Frederic G. Melcher, and the Superintendent of Children's Works at the New York […]
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 generally be controlled in order to reduce attacks, also called exacerbations. According to the CDC, 1 in 13 people in the US have asthma and […]
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 arms/legs. During the month of May we bring awareness specifically to Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) which affects less than 1% of children. Damage to […]
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 have developmental delays, cognitive delays, along with speech and language delays. They can struggle with seizures and may require medications in addition to a shunt. […]
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 stay there for life and reactivate at any time. Most people with CMV have no symptoms and are unaware they have been infected. CMV causes […]
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 someone in a wide variety of ways. Two million people in America have it but studies show about 84% of people have never heard of […]
Now in its 10th year, the annual Autism Resource Fair is a favorite Colorado autism community tradition. Nowhere else do so many families and individuals on the spectrum come together with the sole purpose of gathering resources and connecting with providers. The Autism Resource Fair addresses the most fundamental challenges of the autism community: Autism […]
DeafBlind Awareness Week was established in 1984 and is always celebrated the last week of June in honor of Helen Keller's birthday on June 27th. Deafblindness is a combination of sight and hearing loss that affects a person's ability to communicate with others, access their environment, or acquire information. It can also be called dual […]
July is a time to learn more about clefts of the lip and palate. Approximately 2600 babies are born with cleft palate in the United States every each. Another 4400 babies are born with cleft lip, with or without cleft palate annually. These issues can cause difficulties with eating, speaking, and hearing along with social […]
Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is a genetic condition that causes someone to not produce adequate amounts of a protein called FMRP that is needed for brain development. This syndrome can affect both boys and girls however girls' symptoms are usually milder. People with FXS can have developmental delays, learning difficulties, and social or behavioral problems. […]
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on this date in 1990. "The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public." The law ensures […]
