Jasmine Smith (left) and her 5-year-old son, Omari, live in Leesburg. Omari was born not breathing due to his condition of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. He’s had breathing problems ever since. He ...

Communication is one of the most important aspects of life, yet many of us take it for granted. Those with complex communication needs (CCN) secondary to different neurological conditions and/or ...

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) encompasses a range of strategies and technologies designed to support individuals with complex communication needs. These systems enable users to ...

Access to EHCPs will be reserved for children with the most complex needs, according to a new schools white paper. But what ...

PPEC programs like Spark Pediatrics give healthcare providers a resource to manage and coordinate care for children with complex care needs. They also give parents a chance to relax a bit, and enable ...

Physicians are being told to play a bigger role in ensuring that children with disabilities have access to needed augmentative and alternative communication technologies. In a clinical report out this ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Christine Michel Carter covers working parents, diversity, and jobs. One in five American children has special health care needs, ...

Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital in Maryland Heights is more than a medical facility; it’s a beacon of hope for children with complex medical needs. With a mission to provide timely, ...

Hope Kent currently receives funding from ADR-UK, and has previously recieved funding from the Economic and Social Research Council. She is affiliated with the UK Acquired Brain Injury Forum. Walk ...