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...
If you’re one of the millions of Americans living with someone with a brain injury, you may be feeling tired or confused. You are not alone. The good news is there are practical things you can do to help you...
We’re excited to announce our partnership with Tadpole Adaptive, an online shop and crowdfunding platform centered around individuals managing cognitive and mobility challenges. Thanks to Tadpole Adaptive’s generous crowdfunding platform, MobilityFunder, we can provide our customers with another financial resource...
Sometimes, my outer one is too. A story about losing your $h!t in 2020 How’s school going this year, momma? Hey dad, best year ever...right? I give that a resounding HELLLLLL No. It took me exactly one day back-in-school to...
