http://www.candicelange.com/ Making Connections. Finding Solutions.™ en Copyright 2012 Mon, 14 May 2012 14:14:39 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.fox16.com/news/local/story/Horses-help-children-with-special-needs/r_rPBo1vLkOgeIp9Nuaz4A.cspx?rss=315 Quote from the news story by Fox16. "It's just really fun to watch her enjoy therapy because we've done so many years of therapy where we've pushed and pushed and lots of tears," said Wendie Reaves. Her 13-year-old daughter, Regan, is diagnosed with Pachygyria, a rare developmental disorder in the brain. "They told us at that point that by the looks of the MRI films that she'd never walk and shed never be able to talk," said Reaves. "At this point doctors pretty just scratch their heads and say, 'She has Pachygyria? Well she's doing awesome!'" This story is inspirational and it is here to give you all hope. Keep up the great work with your kids giving them all kinds of therapies and lots of love. You too can be amazed what your special child will accomplish in their own time. ]]> http://www.candicelange.com/2012/05/2012_13yr_with_mild_pachygyria_in_hippotherapy_vid.html http://www.candicelange.com/2012/05/2012_13yr_with_mild_pachygyria_in_hippotherapy_vid.html Brain Malformation - Mild Lissencephaly - PACHYGYRIA Mon, 14 May 2012 14:14:39 -0500 This is a small list done by a few parents in the area. Hope you find something fun to do:) To save money on some of the events below that cost a lot for membership or season pass consider asking family members to buy or chip in during birthdays or Christmas time instead of buying other gifts. It makes a lasting family gift for the whole year. Also going many times will reduce the final cost. THINGS TO DO: Taking the kids to the free movies in the summer. Monthly $2.00 movies in Lawrenceville. (It took a long time to get where we can now all sit and watch a movie.) When the kids were younger we would join the zoo or scitrek, stone mountain and then go monthly. It made it expensive up front but then we had a whole year to enjoy all of the activities. Gwinnett has a lot of parks and we went to most of them when the kids were young. Gwinnett also has great pools. We would bring our own snacks and make a day of the the pool. Train Stores: Legacy Trains in Lawrenceville on Hurricane shoals Rd. and TrainMaster in Buford across from the train tracks. We would spend a long time playing and watching the trains and using the train and playmobile tables and occasionally buy some new track or a train. http://www.candicelange.com/2012/04/things_to_do_in_gwinnett_free_or_lowcost.html http://www.candicelange.com/2012/04/things_to_do_in_gwinnett_free_or_lowcost.html Activities, Events & Special Needs Groups Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:46:17 -0500 http://metroeastglrs.org]]> http://www.candicelange.com/2012/04/georgia_special_needs_directory_parent_resources.html http://www.candicelange.com/2012/04/georgia_special_needs_directory_parent_resources.html Resources Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:19:36 -0500 http://www.tacanow.org This national organization has 24 hour person on call for help, local support groups, books and resources, mentoring, etc. It is designed for autism but many of us have similar issues and can utilize this great resource. ]]> http://www.candicelange.com/2012/04/taca_resources_24_hour_person_on_call_support_grou.html http://www.candicelange.com/2012/04/taca_resources_24_hour_person_on_call_support_grou.html Activities, Events & Special Needs Groups Mentors and Advocates Resources Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:05:12 -0500 Lynn Graham, M. A., O – G tutor “A heart to see children succeed in language and life” http://www.candicelange.com/2012/04/tutor.html http://www.candicelange.com/2012/04/tutor.html School Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:14:08 -0500 http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=W5mbldTkruM&feature=share ]]> http://www.candicelange.com/2012/04/nick_vujicic.html http://www.candicelange.com/2012/04/nick_vujicic.html Mentors and Advocates Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:10:30 -0500 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11204727 Abstract In complex malformations of the neocortex due to neuronal migration disorders, epilepsy is usually intractable and is observed in childhood. The study of such malformations in adults is rare. Three adult cases are described with easily treated epilepsy controlled by one or two anti-epilectic drugs. A brain CAT-scan of these three patients showed pachygyria (macrogyria) sometimes associated with other malformations and disorders of neurone migration. These three 28, 40 and 53 year-old-patients (one woman and two men) were mentally disturbed with complex neurological disturbances and confined to a wheelchair. Their epilepsy had began in childhood and stabilised as these patients became adults. We raised the question as to whether this is in fact the long-term outcome for epileptic patients with pachygyria. The outcome of such epilepsy due to pachygyria could be better than initially supposed. ]]> http://www.candicelange.com/2012/04/stabilized_epilepsy_in_three_adult_cases_of_pachyg.html http://www.candicelange.com/2012/04/stabilized_epilepsy_in_three_adult_cases_of_pachyg.html Brain Malformation - Mild Lissencephaly - PACHYGYRIA Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:49:18 -0500 Who is the speaker? We are thrilled to announce that Dr. William Stuart Pope, DNP, RN will be our distinguished speaker for this seminar. Dr. Pope is an Assistant Professor at the AU School of Nursing. He completed requirements for the Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Samford University in 2009. The focus of his doctoral research was transitioning registered nurses into a psychiatric-mental health setting. Dr. Pope’s research project continues to center around the mental health workforce. In addition, Dr. Pope is a registered therapy team with his two dogs and he visits the young and the young at heart in nursing homes, hospitals, youth centers, libraries and schools. Dr. Pope utilizes his professional knowledge and expertise gained in healthcare and applies that to animal-assisted therapy. Who can attend? YOU! Your friends! Your family! Any registered therapy team or anyone who's looking to learn more about animal-assisted therapy in a healthcare setting. Please feel free to share this with teachers, counselors, nurses, caregivers, therapists and other professionals so they, too, can learn how they might incorporate AAT into their patient’s treatment plans. To see more information including other events and opportunities contact: http://www.readingpaws.org/READingPaws/Welcome.html Melissa Saul President, Alabama/ Georgia Chapter READing Paws Board of Directors, Therapy Dogs Incorporated Therapy Dogs Incorporated - Tester/Observer Therapy Dogs Incorporated Registered Therapy Team with Gina Therapy Dogs Incorporated Registered Therapy Team with Annie Intermountain Therapy Animals Registered Therapy Team with Gina (770) 252-5303 (home) (770) 301-6854 (cell) Melissa@READingPaws.org www.READingPaws.org]]> http://www.candicelange.com/2012/04/reading_paws_seminar.html http://www.candicelange.com/2012/04/reading_paws_seminar.html Resources Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:37:15 -0500 Malformations of Cortical Development: Diagnostic Accuracy of Fetal MR Imaging Orit A. Glenn, MD, Addison A. Cuneo, BS, A. James Barkovich, MD, Zary Hashemi, MD, Agnes I. Bartha, MD and Duan Xu, PhD + Author Affiliations From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Neuroradiology Section, University of California, San Francisco, 505 Parnassus Ave, Box 0628, San Francisco, CA 94143-0628. Abstract Purpose: To determine the diagnostic accuracy of fetal magnetic resonance (MR) imaging for malformations of cortical development by using postnatal MR imaging as reference standard. http://www.candicelange.com/2012/04/malformations_of_cortical_development_diagnostic_a.html http://www.candicelange.com/2012/04/malformations_of_cortical_development_diagnostic_a.html Brain Malformation - Mild Lissencephaly - PACHYGYRIA Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:45:05 -0500 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Songs-for-Teaching/118205941217 http://songsforteaching.com/index.html Creative teachers can use music to teach content across the curriculum – to students of all ages. They offer thousands of children's songs, lyrics, sound clips and teaching suggestions.]]> http://www.candicelange.com/2012/04/songs_for_teaching.html http://www.candicelange.com/2012/04/songs_for_teaching.html School Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:56:30 -0500 http://www.mckeeversfirstride.com/events/upcoming-events/16-mckeevers-first-ride-atlanta-2012.html Welcome participants of all ages that utilize prosthetic and orthotic devices: Kids, adults and families Veterans and Public Servants Amputee Coalition members]]> http://www.candicelange.com/2012/04/horse_therapy_and_special_event_for_orthotics_pros.html http://www.candicelange.com/2012/04/horse_therapy_and_special_event_for_orthotics_pros.html Activities, Events & Special Needs Groups Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:52:55 -0500 www.smart911.com A service that provides important medical information to medical/emergency responders.]]> http://www.candicelange.com/2012/03/medical_and_emergency_service.html http://www.candicelange.com/2012/03/medical_and_emergency_service.html Resources Sun, 25 Mar 2012 08:07:57 -0500 www.championkids.net 770-874-5200 Programs For Our Friends with Special Needs! Champion Kids (CK) is run and operated by a Recreational and Play therapist. Both also have a strong background in competitive gymnastics, Movement Education, and behavior modification. All classes and lesson plans are developed by this team. CK promises to provide a safe and excepting environment for all children! ]]> http://www.candicelange.com/2012/03/champion_kids.html http://www.candicelange.com/2012/03/champion_kids.html Activities, Events & Special Needs Groups Sat, 24 Mar 2012 17:27:57 -0500 http://www.heath.gwu.edu/assets/50/pse_id_final_edition.pdf ]]> http://www.candicelange.com/2012/03/resource_college_experiences_for_students_with_int.html http://www.candicelange.com/2012/03/resource_college_experiences_for_students_with_int.html School Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:33:42 -0500 http://brain.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2012/03/16/brain.aws019.full.pdf Recent advances in the genetics of cortical development Brain 2012: Page 3 of 22 Progress has been made in understanding neuronal migration....]]> http://www.candicelange.com/2012/03/2012_update_to_classification_of_cortical_malforma.html http://www.candicelange.com/2012/03/2012_update_to_classification_of_cortical_malforma.html Brain Malformation - Mild Lissencephaly - PACHYGYRIA Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:39:06 -0500