Therapeutic Resources Blog
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 »
Initiating physical therapy at the onset of low back pain is better than ‘wait and see’ approach
April 12, 2016
Lower back pain is a condition that plagues an astonishing 61 percent of Americans, according to a 2012 survey by the American Physical Therapy Association. Read More »