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Tips to Make Halloween Enjoyable for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

October 31, 2014

The very things that can be so exciting to neurotypical kids—wearing the costume of a favorite character, being outside with other kids who also have on costumes, knocking on doors to ask for treats, and getting treats from every house you visit—can be anxiety producing for children with autism spectrum disorders. Read More »


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What if Age Is Nothing but a Mind-Set?

October 30, 2014

Can becoming more 'mindful' beat age and disease. This article from the New York Times explores the controversial subject. Read More »


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Stressed? This Dog May Help

October 29, 2014

Each morning, Cali, an 18-month-old Rhodesian Ridgeback, patiently waits for the K-12 students to pass through the doors of the Calais School in Whippany, N.J. As they walk by, Cali sniffs each one. The students, about 85 in all, smile at the short-haired dog but know not to pet or distract her while she is working. Cali is a cortisol detection dog, trained to detect the stress hormone our adrenal glands secrete when we become anxious or stressed. Read More »


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Virtual Reality Therapy Shows New Benefits

October 28, 2014

Virtual Reality as a treatment therapy has shown to help patients reach significant milestones; especially those with PTSD. Read More »


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