Parents of children with special needs face a number of challenges, so here’s some advice from an expert. “Raising children is an adventure for any parent, but the journey for parents of children with special needs often has a few more twists and turns,” said Dr. Thomas Challman, medical director of the Geisinger Autism & Developmental Medicine Institute in Lewisburg, Pa. “From identifying medical conditions they may have a predisposition for, to securing the most effective education, it’s important to know what your options are.” Learn everything you can about your child’s condition so you can identify potential medical complications, help with their development, and advocate for them at every stage of life. “Many developmental disorders affect a child’s physical health, and vice versa,” Challman explained in a Geisinger news release. “For example, children with autism may experience seizures, gastrointestinal difficulties, sleeplessness and trouble eating.” Awareness of these issues will help you advocate for …