Allergies and Food Sensitivities
Written by Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D., Center for the Study of Autism, Salem, Oregon — People with autism are more susceptible to allergies and food sensitivities than the average person; and this is likely due to their impaired immune system.
Asthma
Bronchial asthma is a lung disorder characterized by periodic attacks of wheezing alternating with periods of relatively normal breathing. Find out symptoms, causes, prevention, and more at this link.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Do a search on ADD or ADHD and you'll get more information than you knew existed. Here's a digest of useful information and a list of valuable links.
Diabetes
Diabetes is a disorder resulting when the body's pancreas does not produce enough of the hormone insulin.
How Would You Help Prepare Yourself and Your Colony ...
A list of thirteen ideas for integrating a disabled person into your Colony.
Learning Disabilities
Imagine having important needs and ideas to communicate, but unable to express them. Perhaps feeling bombarded by sights and sounds, unable to focus your attention. This link takes you off this site to a 21 page on-line booklet about Learning Disabilities.
Learning Styles and Autism
Written by Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D., Center for the Study of Autism, Salem, Oregon — People can learn through seeing, hearing, and/or through 'hands-on'. Autistic individuals are more likely to rely on only one style of learning.
No One Is Perfect
All of us are at different levels of physical, emotional, mental and social development. We all have our own limitations; we all have strong and weak points. ... The uniqueness of an individual may involve a disability.
Resources for Leaders
Probably the most important means of obtaining information about a disability and a child's needs are: parents, agencies associated with the disability, and Scouting resources.
Scouting and Cerebral Palsy
A brief description about the condition and how to handle the activities you want the youth to participate in. Four adapted games are included.
Scouting Youth With Special Needs
An general look at SYD: definitions of disability, handicap, and impairment; the challenges; program ideas; planning; and brief descriptions of various disabilities.
SYD Suggests Consider the Following
A list of truths about disAbilities for you to ponder.
Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome is a physical disorder of the brain which causes involuntary movements and vocalizations.
