Individuals with bladder and bowel control conditions are suffering without the products they require to manage their symptoms. Learn how the diaper gap might be affecting you or your loved ones and what you can do to help end it.
How the Diaper Gap Affects Adults
, by Marlee Septak .
Adults with incontinence face many barriers when managing their symptoms. Lack of incontinence products lead to mental, physical, and financial struggles that many adults face. Read how to help end incontinence product need and help adults in the diaper gap.
How the Diaper Gap Affects Children
, by Marlee Septak .
1 in 3 US families can't afford diapers and pull-ons for their children, and more families raising children with disabilities struggle to afford incontinence products their kids require. Read how the diaper gap affects children with and without disabilities.
Autism & Potty Training Needs
, by Marlee Septak .
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If your child is transitioning out of diapers, you know that the toilet training process is long and challenging for both parents and kids. Toilet training a child with autism can also be surprising at times due to the unique obstacles they may face. Read this post to understand your child's needs while potty training.
How to Prepare for a Doctor's Appointment for Incontinence
, by Samantha Eaker .
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Learn about how to prepare for your first doctor's appointment for incontinence from our Medical Adisor, Samantha Eaker.
How Much Does Incontinence Cost?
, by Marlee Septak .
Managing incontinence costs those living in the Diaper Divide a significant amount of money every year, and it costs the US billions. Read how these prices can add up and learn what you can do to get your incontinence products for free.
Back to School With Incontinence: How to Talk to Teachers
, by Samantha Eaker .
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How should you tell your child's teacher about their incontinence? Read more to find out and see if your child qualifies for free diapers with insurance.
Sex can sometimes be viewed as taboo, but let’s face it: It’s a regular part of our everyday lives, even if we’re not sexually active. It’s everywhere— on social media, television, and advertisements. But how are sex and romantic relationships discussed among people with autism? And why are there still stigmas around it?
Special Needs or Disabled: Which Term Should You Use?
, by Marlee Septak .
The vernacular for people with special needs has changed over the last hundred years and continues to evolve with society. Aeroflow Urology took a poll to see which term people prefer today and why: "special needs" or "disabled?"
Autism & Diet: The Best & Worst Foods
, by Marlee Septak .
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Research suggests that diets can have an impact on the lifestyles of people who have autism. Read this post in under 10 minutes to find out which foods are best and worst to eat if you have autism.