Therapeutic Resources Blog
Scientists Implicate More Than 100 Genes In Causing Autism
November 4, 2014
The hunt to find genes that cause autism has been a long slog, one hampered by a lack of technology and families willing to be tested. But the effort is starting to pay off. Researchers at more than 50 laboratories said they had identified more than 100 genes that are mutated in children with autism, dozens more than were known before. Read More »
Parkinson’s disease: Can physical therapy help?
November 3, 2014
Researchers look into the effects of exercise and physical therapy to help treat some of the symptoms Parkinson's, a brain disorder that affects mainly older people Read More »
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 »
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 »