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Supporting Sibs Living Alongside Juvenile Arthritis
Last July, the Utah Parent Center had the opportunity to present to a group of teen siblings at the National Juvenile Arthritis…
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Tiny Virus. Lifelong Impact. Know CMV.
Cytomegalovirus is the most common infectious cause of birth defects, yet few people know about its harmful effects. What is CMV? Cytomegalovirus…
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Helping Families Recognize the Signs of PTSD
Sometimes trauma doesn’t end when the crisis is over. Families navigating medical challenges, disability, emergencies, or ongoing stress may experience emotional effects…
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Differences Between SSI and SSDI
What is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a needs-based program for children and adults with disabilities who need…
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Preventing Summer Learning Loss Through Reading
Helping Children and Young Adults Stay Reading Ready for the Next School Year Reading is much more than an academic task. It…
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Inclusive Prom in Utah
Creating Celebrations Where Every Student Belongs Prom is one of those milestone moments students look forward to all year, a night to…
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El Año Escolar Extendido (ESY) y las Clases de Verano
Cuando llega el verano, muchas familias se preguntan qué opciones educativas existen para sus hijos. Para los estudiantes con discapacidades, existe un…
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Mental Health and Teens with Disabilities
Mental Health – More Than Just a Bad Day? Teens with disabilities may face extra stress. This can include: Feeling different from…
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Del Diagnóstico a la Aceptación del Autismo
“Cuando escuché la palabra autismo por primera vez, sentí miedo.” Así lo describía una madre durante una conversación reciente con otros padres.…
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Childhood Anxiety Explained: How Parents Can Help
Anxiety is not just “worrying too much.” For many children and teens, it is a real mental illness that can affect sleep,…
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Navigating School Mental Health Supports
From Struggling to Supported If you’re parenting a student with a disability, you’ve probably seen it—the after-school exhaustion, the frustration over “simple”…
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Making the Most of Summer Break as a Special Needs Family
As special needs parents, we may be looking at the approaching summer break with both anticipation and fear. It’s nice not to…
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