Therapeutic Resources Blog
How Autistic People Helped Shape the Modern World
August 27, 2015
THE CENTERS FOR Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in 68 children in the US are on the autism spectrum, a number that stands in staggering contrast to a 1970 study that put the figure at one in 14,200. Some people believe we’re in the middle of an autism epidemic. But autism has always been part of the human experience, as journalist (and WIRED contributor) Steve Silberman shows in his new book, NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity. It’s only recently, he argues, that we have become properly aware of it. Read More »
Speech, Physical Therapy Important For Development of Premature Infants
August 26, 2015
Most of us connect speech and physical therapies with recovery from a stroke, surgery or an injury. But it’s not just older kids and adults who can benefit from rehab services. Babies born prematurely need this type of care as well. Read More »
Learning as a Group: The Perspective on Inmate Education Through Occupational Therapy
August 25, 2015
In the Hancock County Justice Center (HCJC) there has been a collaboration to connect inmates with educational opportunities in order to build daily living skills through occupational therapy (OT) programming. “In its simplest terms, occupational therapists help people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the use of everyday activities (occupations)." Read More »
Five Facts and Myths About Occupational Therapy
August 24, 2015
There are a lot of studies out there that show the benefits of occupational therapists and occupational therapy, especially for young children who have certain medical problems. A lot of people though are unclear of what occupational therapy is or how it works, which means that a lot of people are often misinformed and not getting all of the details. If you have thought about occupational therapy for you or your child, here are some important facts you need to know so that you can make an informed decision on whether this is a good option for you or your loved one. Read More »