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Medical Treatment and Autism: Tips For Success

Having a child with autism poses a whole new set of challenges in parenting. Not only do you have to address behavior intervention and education, but even basic medical care can be a challenge. Kids with autism are often more sensitive to sensory input. I struggled a lot with helping my child through doctor visits, but when it came to medication dosing, I couldn't make any progress. I worked with my child's doctor to find compound pharmacy options and in-office treatments that worked better. This site explains the trial and error we experienced and I hope it helps you to find ways to make your child's health care easier.

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Hearing Loss: The Causes & Hearing Aid Options To Help You Cope With It

Posted on March 19, 2015

Does watching your favorite television shows require that the volume is turned up high because you have hearing problems? You can put an end to struggling with hearing if you visit a specialist about getting a hearing aid that can amplify sound waves. Below, learn about the causes of hearing loss and what your hearing aid choices are. What are the Causes of Hearing Loss? Spending a lot of time in a loud environment can be the reason you are having problems with hearing. [Read More]

Picking The Correct Eye Care Professional For Your Vision Needs

Posted on March 18, 2015

If you are experiencing problems with your vision, you will want to make an appointment with a professional to help you find the proper solution. Picking the right eye doctor, however, may be a bit confusing. There are three types of eye care professionals to choose from: an optician, an optometrist, and an ophthalmologist. Here are the difference between each profession to help you decide which you want to see for your eye needs. [Read More]

Older Adults: Pick A Mini Trampoline Over Walking As Your Primary Exercise Routine

Posted on December 17, 2014

Trampolines aren't just child's play anymore. In fact, if you're an older adult, you may want to invest in a mini-trampoline, or "rebounder," because using one has benefits that are important specifically to you. It's Low Impact, But Has High Results A mini trampoline's flexible mat is attached to springs, so landing on one is much softer than it would be if you were jumping up and down on a floor. [Read More]

When Seeing Isn't Believing: Identifying Visual Perception Problems

Posted on December 12, 2014

Sometimes, a child who successfully passes a vision screening may still have difficulty differentiating certain letters, numbers, shapes and colors. In those cases, the problem isn't the child's vision but visual processing. In most cases, your child's optometrist will diagnose visual processing disorder after evaluating the condition of the eyes and basic vision. There are a few different types of visual processing problems, and understanding each one can help you to identify and work around your child's unique needs. [Read More]