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 so is the leading genetic cause of life-threatening obesity in children. Along with digestion, PWS can impact hormones, strength, behavior, cognition, temperature regulation, pain, and […]
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 discrimination and social isolation. Take a moment this month to reach out to those that you know have a disability and offer them your support […]
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 lung damage. These individuals also have an increased risk of infection and are more likely to develop other diseases such as diabetes, cirrhosis, arthritis, reflux, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
