Category: Intellectual Disabilities
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Invisible Disabilities
Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of overcoming of it. – Helen Keller Invisible disabilities, often overlooked or misunderstood, refer to conditions that aren’t immediately apparent to others but still significantly impact a person’s daily life. These can include chronic illnesses, mental health conditions, learning disabilities, or sensory processing issues.…
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Challenges and Triumphs
However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. – Stephen Hawking Mobility disabilities affect a person’s ability to move freely and perform everyday tasks. These can range from difficulties walking or standing for long periods to the need for assistive devices like wheelchairs, walkers, or canes. Mobility challenges…
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Fibromyalgia vs Multiple Sclerosis
Act as if what you do makes a difference; it does. – William James Chronic health conditions can often be perplexing, especially when they share symptoms yet stem from different underlying causes. Fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis (MS) are two such conditions that frequently lead to confusion. I aim to shed light on the distinctions between…
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Living with Fibromyalgia
Once you choose hope, anything is possible. — Christopher Reeve. Fibromyalgia is a disorder that intensifies painful sensations by altering the way your brain processes pain signals. While its exact cause remains unknown, researchers suggest that it may be linked to genetics, infections, physical or emotional trauma, or a combination of these factors. The condition affects…
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Navigating Life with MS
You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.— Maya Angelou. Multiple Sclerosis is classified as an autoimmune disorder, where the immune system attacks its own tissues. In MS, the target is the myelin sheath, which is essential for the smooth transmission of nerve…
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Autism Awareness
It comes with a family who will never give up. – Kerry Magro Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – a diverse group of conditions related to development of the brain. ASD is characterised by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication. About 1 in 100 children has autism. Characteristics may be…
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Bending backwards
“I thought that hypermobility ruined my life, it turns out that learning to be flexible was my saving grace.” Lauren Kate Brimer My sister-in-law, Lauren, gave me consent to share her story and life experiences with you my Angels. She has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome which is a disorder that affects your connective tissue. Connective tissue is…