Therapeutic Resources Blog
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 »
Wine May Help With Diabetes
October 23, 2015
People with Type 2 diabetes may benefit from a daily glass of wine, a study says. Read More »