Therapeutic Resources Blog
‘Diagnostic Substitution’ Drives Autism Spike
September 25, 2015
Studies find increase in disorder’s prevalence is at least in part due to changes in diagnosing Read More »
Speech therapy can prevent a lifetime of struggles, so why are kids waiting so long for it?
September 24, 2015
Speech therapy can prevent a lifetime of struggles, but an early start is crucial. So why are Ontario kids waiting months, even years, for publicly funded help? Read More »
Intensive therapy programs help treat Parkinson’s patients
September 23, 2015
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. While most recognize the onset of Parkinson’s by tremors, some people just experience stiffness and the slowing of movement, according to Mayo Clinic. Learn how patients are learning alleviate these symptoms through intensive therapy. Read More »
Juvenile Fibromyalgia Improves with Physical, Occupational, and Psychotherapy
September 22, 2015
While adults with fibromyalgia tend to be less physically active and more sedentary because of pain, rigorous physical and occupational therapy (PT/OT), in combination with psychotherapy, may help relieve fibromyalgia symptoms in children. More importantly, these results may be achieved without the help of medications. Read More »