Pediatricians make care recommendations for children with disabilities

Pediatricians providing care for youths with disabilities should coordinate with speech, occupational and physical therapists to facilitate skill recovery or discovery, according to an American Academy of Pediatrics clinical report in Pediatrics. The report also called for clearly written therapy prescriptions and warned against the prescription of unproven treatments, such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy for those with cerebral palsy.  Disability Scoop

Government Urged To Improve Disability Services

Services for children with disabilities should be far more coordinated and easier to access, according to a new report evaluating everything from health care and special ed to employment. Read More >