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Happy 4th of July from Therapeutic Resources!
July 4, 2014
Therapeutic Resources wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend! Read More »
Progress in Identifying the Genetic Roots of Autism
July 3, 2014
One of the most agonizing questions that parents of children with autism ask is—why? Now, a growing number of genetic tests are providing some answers. Scientists say that roughly 20% of autism cases can be linked to known genetic abnormalities, and many more may be discovered. Read More »
Little Children and Already Acting Mean
July 2, 2014
Children, Especially Girls, Withhold Friendship as a Weapon; Teaching Empathy Children still in kindergarten or even younger form cliques and intentionally exclude others, say psychologists and educators who are increasingly noticing the behavior and taking steps to curb it. Read More »
Keeping Your Cool
July 1, 2014
Last year, New York’s first documented heat-related death occurred on July 8, after three consecutive days with temperatures at 90 degrees or above. The victim was a 57-year-old man on Staten Island. The summer before, a record-breaking eight-day heat wave killed four people, three of them with health problems. Experts say these deaths can nearly always be averted by taking some simple precautions. Read More »