Archive for the ‘Health & Wellness’ Category
It’s Lonely to Have a Disability
Growing up with friends is so much a part of typical development. There are hundreds of books written about the importance of making friends and…
Bullying
A pervasive problem that has been receiving a great deal of attention involves the increase in school violence. One type of school violence is referred…
Looking Back to Look Forward
Public Law 94-142 represents the cornerstone legislation which mandates that public schools provide educational services for students with disabilities ages 5 to 21 years. This…
Why Are Children With Disabilities Bullied?
In recent years, there has become an increasing awareness of school violence underscored by student suicide such as in the case of Jeffrey Johnston. As…
From Breast Cancer to Babies
I bet you think there is no connection between breast cancer and babies – unfortunately, there is. If you have been following the news lately,…
Breast Cancer: Delaying Services
As I indicated in an earlier article, the recent report recommending that women delay their mammograms would herald in a new approach to healthcare provision…
