Therapeutic Resources Blog
Inflexibility May Be Hardwired In Those With Autism
August 8, 2014
Kids with autism have less flexible brains, researchers say in a new study that may help explain why switching from rest to a task can be particularly difficult for those on the spectrum. Brain scans of children with autism indicate that there’s little difference in how key networks connect no matter if they’re at rest or engaged in an activity, according to findings published this week in the journal Cerebral Cortex. Read More »
Inclusive Classrooms Provide Language Boost, Study Finds
August 7, 2014
For young children with disabilities, the key to mastering language may be surrounding them with their typically-developing peers, researchers say. Over the course of just one school year, a new study finds that preschoolers with disabilities who attended mainstream classes with highly-skilled peers were using language on par with their classmates without disabilities. Read More »
New Technology Revolutionizes Speech Therapy
August 6, 2014
A new device is being touted as the beginning of the future for speech therapy. Read More »
Tank the therapy dog helps boy, 6, move arm again after brain surgeries
August 5, 2014
Therapists say the calm, highly trained dogs can be miracle workers when it comes to helping children stay motivated during lengthy therapy sessions, endure movements and stretches that can be painful, and regain their composure when they become frustrated or emotional. Read More »