Being a woman in a still male-dominated society is a challenge in itself. Being a woman with a disability can be an even greater challenge. Women with disabilities experience a high incidence of abuse—physical, emotional, and sexual, often from their families. A little respect and courtesy goes a long way toward helping a disabled person have a better day. That goes for a non-disabled person, too. If you are not disabled, remember, you could be. Disability Haven is dedicated to those with a disability of any kind. Below, you will find brief intros to each posting.
Adult Attention Deficit Disorder by Jeannine Virtue
Attention Deficit Disorder tends to focus predominately on children, leaving the ADD adult largely under-served. Most of the information presented about Attention Deficit Disorder focuses on children, parenting and school issues. All but one ADHD medication currently on the market achieved FDA approval for adult Attention Deficit Disorder treatment.
Attention Deficit Disorder simply was not in vogue when the adult of today was a child decades ago. While today many express concerns of over diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder in children, many also acknowledge the under-diagnosing of adults with Attention Deficit Disorder. Read More . . .
Finding Out Your Child Has a Disability: It's Not the End of the World by Dr. Mark Nagler
Finding out that a child has been born with a disability, or that a previously healthy child has suffered an injury or disease that causes a disability, can be the most traumatic moment in a parent's life. Shock is usually the first thing people experience. It can temporarily paralyze you, preventing you from taking action, or even making rational decisions. In this difficult first period, it is always wise to take the counsel of professionals and family members with experience or others whom you trust, while always maintaining the right to make the final decision yourselves. Read More . . .
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