Adults with Down syndrome face a health care system that often treats them as kids
MONTROSE, Mo. — It took Samantha Lesmeister’s family four months to come across a health care qualified who could see that she was having difficulties with one thing more than her Down syndrome. The younger female, acknowledged as Sammee, had…
Recovery high schools build a culture of mental health to help kids thrive : Shots
5280 High School in Denver is one of 43 secondary schools in the U.S. with a program designed for students recovering from substance use disorder and related mental health disorders. Stephanie Daniel/KUNC hide caption toggle caption Stephanie Daniel/KUNC 5280 High…
Families say Kansas Medicaid red tape cuts off kids from the medical equipment they need | KCUR 89.3
OLATHE, Kansas — It’s a typical Thursday evening in the Hoffman house. The family hangs out in the living room for a small dance party. Then one of the kids reads a book to 18-month-old Miles. Neil and Abby Hoffman…
Mental health law meant as last resort used increasingly on kids
Advocates say the Baker Act, designed as a measure of last resort, is not used that way. The result: Kindergarteners can be forcibly committed to psych centers for exams. March 16, 2023 at 10:01 a.m. EDT Marah Marino poses in…
Parents turn to special attention for kids’ pandemic-related mental health issues
The COVID-19 pandemic sent Heidi Whitney’s daughter into a tailspin. Instantly the San Diego middle schooler was sleeping all day and awake all evening. When in-man or woman classes resumed, she was so anxious at situations that she begged to…
Owensboro native to open Kaleidoscope Kids Physical Therapy
Sarah Swift is an Owensboro native, a mom to two girls, and a physical therapist. Not too long ago, she additional company owner to her checklist of titles. Swift reported she has a enthusiasm for educating family members on getting…
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