Jun 21, 2021 | Education, Medical, Special Needs
Not only did 2020 bring many challenges for students, but the past year also created new roles and challenges for parents and educators. As social distancing guidelines became the norm, students moved to a virtual learning environment and parents were faced...
Jun 21, 2021 | Local News, Special Needs, Travel
By Amy Wolff Have you ever been in a situation where you needed or wanted more patience, compassion or assistance from others? This is a common challenge for people with hidden disabilities. Often those impacted feel isolated and self-conscious about asking for...
May 30, 2020 | Behavioral & Developmental, Health & Fitness, Local News, Medical, Special Needs
Phoenix resident Nicole Anderson first stepped through the doors of United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona almost four years ago, when her then 10-month-old daughter was in need of specialized care and services. After four years of intensive therapy and...
May 30, 2020 | Back Talk, Behavioral & Developmental, Health & Fitness, Medical, Teen Issues
By Kerrie McLoughlin What is the first thing you think of when you hear about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Maybe you think of the TV show Monk, of someone who washes their hands over and over, of someone who loves a schedule and hates germs. It is estimated...
