Sleep
“Nice peaceful sleeping, and not just a few minutes!”
“Yeah, just off these small things, there was a massive difference, just of the first night” This is the whole story… A few weeks ago
June 24, 2021
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Category: Sleep
Sleep
Webinar: How to work on the quality of your child’s sleep
In this webinar, we will be going over the factors that affect sleep and some techniques to help ease the bedtime process.
April 29, 2021
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Sleep
What to do when your child with developmental issues cannot sleep
Why a special needs child can’t sleep is linked to many factors including activity levels, light, food, and temperature. You can help your child sleep.
January 12, 2021
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Attention Span
My Unexpected Journey That Became A Success Story
An inspirational journey of a mother who helped her child with autism achieve his best potential. It covers various therapies and interventions that worked for them, including Mendability’s Sensory Enrichment Therapy
October 13, 2020
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Why no lyrics is better when listening to music for therapy
This first mention of the research on words content and their influence is only to remind the parent that songs have a very different impact than instrumental music which is why the therapeutic effect of a soothing symphonic piece will have an effect, while a song will not.
April 2, 2014
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Cherries contain melatonin and are a natural sleep helper
In addition to the phytonutrients in cherries, they also contain a naturally occurring amount of melatonin. Melatonin is a sleep-regulating hormone that is produced in the brain’s pineal gland.
September 12, 2013
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Attention Span
It’s official! Environmental Enrichment (a.k.a. Mendability) is now validated as an effective therapy for autism
In May 2013, Behavioral Neuroscience published the results of the first study evaluating the effectiveness of Environmental Enrichment as a therapy for Autism. The results are very promising.
May 23, 2013
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General
Aerobic exercise and brain repair
Aerobic exercise is crucial for good health. It strengthens the immune system, and, most importantly for children with special needs, it helps the brain grow
August 21, 2010
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