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Christmas Holiday Activities for Kids at Home
Christmas is a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration—but during times of social distancing, families often look for meaningful Christmas activities for kids at home that are fun, engaging, and developmentally enriching. The good news? Holiday moments can be turned into powerful learning opportunities, especially when activities are thoughtfully planned. From boosting speech and language skills to encouraging creativity, turn-taking, and emotional connection, these holid
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Building Bonds Beyond Barriers – The Inspiring Journey of Buddy Up Founders, Gopika and Moneisha
In this month’s Success Story segment, we bring you a heartwarming story of friendship, resilience, and purpose. A journey led by two inspiring mothers who turned their personal challenges into a movement that celebrates connection and inclusion. Meet Gopika Kapoor and Moneisha Nagar, co-founders of Buddy Up , a unique social platform designed to help people with disabilities build friendships, communities, and a true sense of belonging. Their story is not just about creatin
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Swallowing Difficulties: A Comprehensive Guide
Swallowing is a complex process that involves several muscles and nerves working together. Dysphagia , a swallowing condition, can result from a disruption in this mechanism. Dysphagia can be a serious condition, leading to malnutrition, dehydration, and even aspiration pneumonia. Swallowing difficulties, also known as dysphagia, can affect people of all ages for various reasons. This condition may arise from neurological disorders, muscular problems, structural abnormalities
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Swallowing: The WH’s of Dysphagia
Dysphagia refers to a difficulty in the process of swallowing, where it takes more effort than normal to move food from the mouth to the stomach. Dysphagia can be associated with pain ( odynophagia ) and is common among young babies and older adults. It is a problem with swallowing that makes it difficult to get food or drink from your mouth to your stomach. Dysphagia is a painful condition. Swallowing can be difficult in several instances. Having trouble swallowing on occ
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Is Stuttering a Disability? Understanding the Facts
Stuttering, often misunderstood as a minor speech hiccup, is actually a complex communication disorder that affects the fluency and rhythm of speech. Characterized by involuntary repetitions, prolongations, or speech blocks, stuttering impacts millions of people across the world both children and adults. While occasional disfluencies like “uh,” “you know,” or “umm” are part of normal speech, frequent and persistent disruptions can indicate stuttering. Beyond speech itself, st
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Understanding the Disability Certificate
The Disability Certificate is a document that serves as proof of a person's disability . It may also be referred to as the PwD certificate, PH certificate, or handicap certificate. This certificate, along with an identity card, is crucial for individuals with disabilities of more than 40%. It enables them to access various facilities, benefits, and concessions available under different schemes. Defining Disability The World Health Organization (WHO) defines disability as "an
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