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?"
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.
10 Tips for Children With Autism & "Picky Eating"
, by Marlee Septak .
Do you have a child with autism that seemst to be a "picky eater?" Well, that "picky eating" is actually called food aversion, and it's very common among children with autism! Adapting to your child's food aversions takes a lot of experimenting, but there are many ways to help them find nourishing foods they'll love to eat.
Potty training a child is a big challenge to take on, and there's not much information out there on how to transition children with Cerebral palsy from diapers to the toilet. This guide will give you five helpful tips you can use when your child is ready to make the change.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people with overactive bladder (OAB) have been experiencing an increase in their symptoms. Some even noticed an onset of new symptoms that they hadn't before, such as frequent urination and nocturia. Could this be connected to the coronavirus? Discover what new studies are revealing about the link between Covid-19 and frequent urination.
Most stroke victims suffer from urinary incontinence after their incidence. However, only about 15% will have lasting incontinence one year after suffering from the stroke.
People often think incontinence symptoms are caused by loose pelvic floor muscles. However, this isn’t always the case. In the "Hollywood" media, we often hear that we want tight pelvic floor muscles to prevent things like pelvic organ prolapse and leakage, but "tight" isn’t really the right word.
Sanfilippo Syndrome & Incontinence
, by Aeroflow Urology .
Due to the rapid regression of this disease, many children rarely progress above the mental age of three-years-old. Therefore, most children with Sanfilippo are not potty trained and deal with incontinence for their entire life. When they are younger, this may not be a "big deal," however, as our children grow, finding proper places to change an older child's diaper in public can be difficult. We often find ourselves laying down a chux pad, blanket, or towel on a public restroom floor to care for our children. It can also be difficult to simply find diapers that fit an older child.
