Therapeutic Resources Blog
Chip, Implanted in Brain, Helps Paralyzed Man Regain Control of Hand
April 18, 2016
On Wednesday, doctors reported that Mr. Burkhart, 24, had regained control over his right hand and fingers, using technology that transmits his thoughts directly to his hand muscles and bypasses his spinal injury. The doctors’ study, published by the journal Nature, is the first account of limb reanimation, as it is known, in a person with quadriplegia. Read More »
Short gap between pregnancies may increase autism risk
April 15, 2016
Spacing pregnancies in close succession may increase the risk of autism in children, a large new research review suggests. Read More »
Guidelines Aim to Help Special Education Students Stay Safe Online
April 14, 2016
Although social media is seen as a valuable educational tool for students, the dangers of the web require specific guidelines and careful regulation--especially for special education students with trouble communicating, says expert Kortney Peagram. Read More »
Speech therapy program helps Parkinson’s patients regain speaking ability
April 13, 2016
Parkinson’s disease is a chronic and progressive disorder of the central nervous system involving neuron damage in the brain that causes dopamine levels to drop, impacting a person’s ability to control their movements. The cause is unknown, and while there is no cure, treatment options are available to manage the symptoms. Read More »