Disabled children
Children with special needs increasingly interact with digital technology, posing both opportunities and challenges for their parents. A recent study conducted by researchers from Dicle University in Diyarbakir, Turkiye, examined how children with special needs use digital technology and their parents' digital parenting awareness, attitudes, and literacy levels. The
Ambulatory care
A new qualitative study on the integration of parents of children with Down syndrome as experts-by-experience in pediatric outpatient care has shed light on their value in improving the quality of care and life for children with Down syndrome and their families. Conducted by researchers from Tilburg University, the study
Disabled children
For nearly two decades, Ann and Chris have dedicated themselves to fostering children with complex needs and disabilities, transforming their lives and becoming beacons of hope for the foster care community. As Bolton-based agency Next Stage for Fostering highlights their remarkable story, the need for more foster carers to support
Disabled children
A new study published in the Journal of Happiness and Health explores how couples raising a child with special needs manage caregiving-related stress and sustain their psychological and relational well-being. The research, conducted by Bartin University, highlights the importance of mutual spousal support, social networks, and religious beliefs in coping
Education
The international community has marked the United Nations International Day to Protect Education from Attack, but the global education crisis worsens. As of 2025, 85 million children are entirely out of school due to wars, armed conflict, and emergencies, a staggering rise from 72 million in 2023. Girls, children with
Education
Fifteen years ago, the concept of inclusive education in Pakistan was in its infancy, but awareness has improved significantly since then. However, interpretation of inclusive education varies among educators, and implementation of inclusive practices is divergent across the country. Despite progress, challenges persist, including inaccessible infrastructure, rigid policies, and limited
Education
As the world observes the United Nations International Day to Protect Education from Attack, a stark reality becomes clear: the global education crisis is worsening. Despite the efforts of organizations like the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, millions of children remain out of school due to conflicts, emergencies, and displacement.
Education
Mothers and their children with special needs staged a protest at Stormont to draw attention to the lack of opportunities and support for young people in Northern Ireland after they turn 19. The campaign for Caleb's Law, led by Alma White, aims to introduce legislation to provide children
Autism
Sihle Nyashanu, a mother of two boys with autism, has turned her pain into a powerful force for good. After experiencing the challenges and triumphs of raising her children, she founded Safe Haven Zimbabwe, an organization that provides psycho-social support to parents and specialized care to children with autism and
