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Doctors and biochemist debate about whether or not a link exists between autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and diabetes. An excellent article written for DiabetesMine.com, discusses a number of different medical views on the topic, as well as testimonies of individuals

Growing up with a learning disability (LD) has a unique set of challenges. Thankfully, today we are able to diagnose a variety of learning disabilities in school aged children. The tests can be conducted in classroom settings for minimal costs.

Do you or someone you love have a learning disability (LD)? Was the diagnosis made in childhood or as an adult? It is astounding to think about how far LD testing has come in the recent decades. Now, it is

Disability Living is privileged to provide information about disabilities that effect people of all ages, in Canada and throughout the world. It has come to our attention that, while we have written extensively about how learning disabilities affect children, we

Chronic pain is an unpleasant symptom of many disabilities. In some cases, chronic pain is the first sign that a diagnosis may be lurking in the near future. This is common with arthritis. Considering the stiffness, joint swelling, and muscle

Benadryl can be found in most medicine cabinets. It is an over the counter allergy medicine that also aids motion sickness and sleeplessness. The side effects of Benadryl are minimal when adults take recommended dosages. Often times, Benadryl is also

Over the course of many months, Disability Living has been sharing information about how Tai Chi movements benefit people with disabilities. Have you read any of the articles listed below? They discuss how Tai Chi is a solution for chronic

Having a disability or other type of condition that affects your physical appearance can be very tough on a person’s emotions. Individuals having these issues must deal with the shame of not looking like the social “norm”, as well as