Posts by Elizabeth Creed
Managing Sensory Overload During Travel: On-the-Go Support for Children
Practical tips for families navigating travel with autism, ADHD and sensory sensitivities At-a-Glance Summary: Travel can be overwhelming for children with sensory sensitivities. Learn why sensory overload happens during travel — and how routines, planning and on‑the‑go sensory supports can help. For many families, getting in the car is just another part of the day. But for children who experience sensory sensitivities,…
Read MorePrior Authorization for CRT Equipment Repairs: 7 Facts Every CRT User Should Know
At-A-Glance Summary Many health insurance carriers require prior authorization to repair CRT equipment that’s already been approved. The process involves submitting several documents and other information to your insurance provider for approval. Waiting for approvals often adds one to four weeks to the process and can delay CRT users from getting the repair they need.…
Read More5 Tips to Create a Sensory-Safe Home Environment
Too loud. Too bright. Too much. That’s exactly how the world can feel for children who deal with sensory overload. Sensory overload happens when the body’s senses become overstimulated by loud noises, bright lights, strong smells or overwhelming environments. While commonly associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), sensory overload also affects people with ADHD, sensory…
Read MoreNSM Medical Supplies Bring Peace of Mind to Families
How consistency and clear communication from National Seating and Mobility help Anita Sedillo and her son focus on what’s most important At-a-Glance Summary: For parents and caregivers of children with complex medical needs, dependable access to medical supplies is critical. For Albuquerque mother Anita Sedillo, consistency, communication, and trust in her medical supply provider have…
Read MoreHow a Safety Bed and Home Mobility Solutions Helped Liam and His Family
Adaptive equipment and technologies play a critical role in supporting children and families with complex medical and neurodevelopmental needs. These tools make daily activities safer and more manageable — from helping a child sleep securely at night to enabling effective communication. By improving safety and accessibility, adaptive technologies support greater independence and strengthen daily interactions.…
Read MoreAchieving Greater Independence at Home through Home Access Solutions
At-a-Glance: Custom Home Access for Independence How a Ceiling Lift System Transformed Daily Life for Chicago-Area Entrepreneur Jeremy Siegers For Jeremy Siegers, creativity is part of what makes him tick. As the owner of Sharp Mill Graphics, a multi-surface branding management company based in the Chicagoland area, he’s used to finding creative solutions for unique…
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