Tag Archives: disabilities

  Pediatric neurologist Carl E. Stafstrom remembers his first experience with Moebius syndrome was with a child’s mother. She had the tell-tale signs: a drooping face, eyes that could not glance to the side—and, most importantly, she couldn’t smile. Without such a simple means of communication we often take for …

There's inclusive fun to be found across the DMV.

The change is meant to foster inclusivity, says Tom Flis, behavioral services manager at Sheppard Pratt.

Rockville’s Dr. Dan Shapiro hopes “Raph’s Tale” gets kids thinking differently about their own struggles.

The D.C. mom's 13-year-old daughter has significant medical and support needs.

The D.C.-based disability advocate is raising an 8-year-old daughter with multiple disabilities.

In my house, the sudden advent of distance learning has, of course, been the same shocking pivot as for everyone else I know. I talk to other moms who are fighting to get their kids to start their lessons or to finish their homework. After years of struggling, though, I’m …