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As a parent, your child’s safety is your top priority. And with the United States’ strict guidelines regarding children’s bedding, pajamas, and fire safety, you may be wondering: How does The Safety Sleeper® address fire safety? Quite well, we’re happy...
Many individuals with Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS) have a variety of unique needs. Because SMS often causes mental and behavioral issues (including intellectual disabilities, aggression, self-harming, and uncontrolled emotional meltdowns) as well as physical issues (including congenital heart defects, dental abnormalities,...
Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS) is a rare developmental disorder that can cause a variety of mental, behavioral, physical, and sleep-related issues. Although SMS is only found in less than 1 in 25,000 people (about 0.004% of the population), its impact is...
How Does Autism Affect Sleep? Autism is a neurological and developmental disorder with a wide range of symptoms that can impact social interactions, verbal and nonverbal communication, learning, and repetitive behaviors. But, like Smith-Magenis Syndrome and Angelman Syndrome, autism can...
Smith-Magenis Syndrome is a rare developmental disorder that impacts somewhere between 1 in 15,000 (about 0.0066% of the population) and 1 in 25,000 (0.004% of the population). Believed to be caused by the deletion of a small segment of chromosome...
Angelman Syndrome is a rare and complex neurogenetic disorder that influences every aspect of life. Because Angelman Syndrome (AS) affects the nervous system, it can lead to intellectual disabilities, mobility challenges, seizures, sleep issues, and a variety of additional symptoms...
For individuals wondering what living with a brain injury is like, the answer is rarely positive—at first. A brain injury can cause physical pain and limitations, memory issues, and numerous negative emotions, including anger, depression, and anxiety. Fortunately, modern medicine...
How Does TBI Affect Daily Life? What to Expect When Managing A Traumatic Brain Injury A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is, quite possibly, one of the scariest injuries a person can endure. Unlike a broken bone or severe laceration, TBI...
