Therapeutic Resources Blog
Research Hints at Promise and Difficulty of Helping People With A.D.H.D. Learn
February 19, 2016
Over the past few decades, cognitive scientists have found that small alterations in how people study can accelerate and deepen learning, improving retention and comprehension in a range of subjects, including math, science and foreign languages. Read More »
Doctors Unsure if Early Childhood Autism Screening Makes Sense
February 18, 2016
There isn't enough evidence yet to say for sure whether toddlers and preschoolers need screening for autism even when they don't have symptoms of the developmental disorder, new U.S. guidelines conclude. Read More »
In Baby’s ‘First Bite,’ A Chance To Shape A Child’s Taste
February 17, 2016
Food writer Bee Wilson has a message of hope for parents struggling to get their children to eat their veggies: "As parents, we have a far greater power than we think we have to form children's tastes," Wilson tells Fresh Air's Terry Gross. Read More »
Program offers children with special needs easier access to occupational therapists
February 16, 2016
(Toronto, Canada) A new therapy program is being praised by parents and school officials for giving children with special needs access to occupational therapists without having to leave the comfort and convenience of their classrooms. Read More »