Part One More and more, people are looking for unique and practical ways to manage the symptoms of everyday life—stress, anxiety, aches and pains, GI issues, sinus problems, and more. One popular option has been chiropractic, which is “a licensed healthcare profession that emphasizes the body’s ability to heal itself. Treatment typically involves manual therapy, often including spinal manipulation.” I …
I have always enjoyed the process of getting my haircut—someone else washing my hair and massaging my scalp; the feeling of being pampered for a few hours every 6–8 weeks; the smells of the fancy hair products. There is nothing I DON’T love about a trip to the hair salon! However, due to my son’s Autism and sensory processing needs, …
The COVID pandemic changed everyone’s life in some way or another, and for many people, COVID led to a diagnosis of the misunderstood disability, Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Tina Yesenofski was diagnosed with ME/CFS in 2020 after an assumed infection of COVID-19. ME/CFS occurs in individuals after a viral infection and causes neurological functioning changes and debilitating pain, as …
“One small seed can make a big change.” For one local Pennsylvania family, what started as a fundraiser turned into a business fostering independence, perseverance, and valuable work experience for their son with Autism. At the age of 10. Christian runs the business “Christian’s Crayons” with his mother, Jennifer. They fulfill orders from all over the country, show “how-to” videos …
Five years ago, Paula Fasciano and her husband moved back to Bucks County so that her two sons with Fragile X Syndrome could attend the Central Bucks School District. Through her years in the Marlboro Township and Freehold Regional (NJ) school systems, and then Central Bucks, Paula made it her mission to bond with other parents with children of special …
Part 1 of a two-part series about Helping Friendly Farm New Hope, PA is known for its bucolic beauty, rich ties to history, and an eclectic town center with stunning views of the Delaware River. Nestled in the countryside of this desirable town is Helping Friendly Farm – the best hidden secret in the entirety of New Hope. For neurodiverse …