Therapeutic Resources Blog
How to Survive the Holidays with a Child with Autism
December 24, 2014
December can be a stressful month for just about anyone. There's Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year's Eve, not to mention all the shopping trips for presents and holiday meals. Many families have the additional challenge of guiding a child with autism through the myriad tensions of the season. Read More »
Improving Communication for the Holidays
December 23, 2014
The holidays are a great time to expand communication, work on language development and vocabulary, as well as help some AAC users deal with the stress of altered schedules. This is particularly important when working with pediatric AAC users. Read More »
An Occupational Therapist’s List of 12 Great Gifts for Seniors
December 22, 2014
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… but it can be a bit overwhelming if you are juggling life and health and home and trying to come up with the perfect gift ideas for your elderly loved ones. Read More »
Does poor sleep increase risk of dementia?
December 19, 2014
While sleep protects both physical and mental health, some people experience better sleep than others. Now, new research has associated poor sleep with an increased risk of dementia as a result of changes that occur within the brain. Read More »