Therapeutic Resources Blog
Weak Brain Connections May Link Premature Birth And Later Disorders
October 29, 2015
Babies born prematurely are much more likely than other children to develop autism, ADHD and emotional disorders. Now researchers think they may have an idea about how that could happen. Read More »
Affordable Virtual Reality Opens New Worlds For People With Disabilities
October 28, 2015
Virtual reality is catching on as a tool in medicine. The technology has been used to treat phobias, reduce pain and even help doctors perform surgery. Now virtual reality is being tried as a way to help people with disabilities explore the world that might be difficult or impossible in real life. And it's happening at a price that's well within reach. Read More »
‘Sesame Street’ Introduces A New Muppet Character With Autism
October 27, 2015
The muppet Julia has not yet made her TV debut, but the wide-eyed little girl with a big smile is the star of her own "digital storybook" called "We're Amazing, 1,2,3." Read More »
Speech therapy treatment can provide help with patients with difficulty swallowing
October 26, 2015
Stroke, general aging, surgery and many other causes can give a person difficulty swallowing, but it's important to know when to see a doctor about it. Speech therapists and primary care physicians warn against waiting too long — the sooner, the better to receive treatment and speech therapy to correct the problem. Read More »