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Health & Daily Care

From mealtimes to vaccines and everything in between, this information will help you establish routines for the day to day needs of your child.

 
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My Community

Connect to a network of parents and professionals and develop your own support network of peers and advisors.

 
Establishing Services
 
 
 
 

Establishing Services

Don't know where to start? Overwhelmed by all the acronyms? Learn how to navigate the system of care and tips on preparing for IEPs.

 
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Meet Our Experts

Our panel of experts combine medical and therapeutic perspectives with years of experience working passionately alongside famiiles and children with special needs.

 
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Tools & Resources

A library of resources, reference links and easy to print guidelines for you to post on the fridge and share with others!

 
Love, Laugh & Live
 
 
 
 

Love, Laugh, & Live

This section is devoted to our amazing moms. It's ok, in fact we encourage you to laugh and develop goals for YOURSELF! Share your secrets of sanity and be encouraged to take time for you!

 

Oral Health

Early dental care is important for all children, including those with special needs. Learn important tips to help prevent childhood dental problems and what to do if your child requires specialized treatment.
 
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Medical issues that are unique to symptoms of Down and other genetic syndromes fall into many categories...
Be sure and discuss any concerns that you have before the first appointment.
Many types of disabilities are accompanied by behavior issues, difficulty in movement and/or seizures which can often lead to oral trauma or damage to the face or mouth.
Medical issues that are unique to cerebral palsy fall into many categories
Daily home care is the best way to prepare the child for care in a dental office.
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Being prepared to manage a seizure is the most important factor in providing oral care for children with seizure disorders.
Providing oral care for children and youth with special health care needs should generally follow the same standards of practice for typically developing children
Children with autism spectrum disorders can display a variety of behaviors and reactions that can complicate oral care.
There are three primary ways that medications can affect the teeth and gums.
Dentistry resources in San Mateo County (CA) and nearby communities who serve children with special needs
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