Therapeutic Resources Blog
Mary MacCracken, Who Wrote About Disabilities, Dies at 88
August 21, 2014
Mary MacCracken, whose memoirs about her intensely individualized approach to teaching children with emotional and cognitive disabilities were made into television movies, died on July 23 in Hanover, N.H. She was 88. Read More »
Vitamin D Tied to Alzheimer’s Risk
August 20, 2014
Low vitamin D is associated with an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, according to a new report, though whether low vitamin D is a cause of the disorders remains unknown. Read More »
Entrepreneurship the Answer for Some With Autism
August 19, 2014
There is a growing movement to help autistic adults find jobs, but for Cottle and his family, the answer was a business of his own. Read More »
Man Builds Cyborg Arm Out Of Legos (VIDEO)
August 18, 2014
In June, a designer built a fully functional microscope using only parts from Lego kits. Now, a man is venturing into the robotics side of the classic children's building toy. Read More »