Therapeutic Resources Blog
Population changes up demand for occupational therapists
November 5, 2013
(Houston, TX) Any time an individual experiences "a new normal," there's a need for help to adjust to that new reality. In health care, the occupational therapist fills the role. After an injury, illness or surgery, during changes brought on by the aging process or having a first (or another) child, an occupational therapist has the knowledge and skills to help with navigating the "now." Read More »
38% of Children Under 2 Use Mobile Media, Study Says
November 4, 2013
Nearly two in five children have used a tablet or smartphone before they could speak in full sentences, according to a new report. Read More »
Discovery at UNC points to possible environmental cause of autism
November 1, 2013
Researchers at UNC School of Medicine have discovered a potential environmental cause of autism in a type of chemotherapy drug, and they are beginning to investigate the effects of other non-chemo drugs that work by a similar mechanism. Read More »
Halloween Tips for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders
October 31, 2013
Halloween is an exciting holiday for kids, but it may offer certain challenges for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Members of the Autism Parent Advisory Board of the Boone Fetter Clinic at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Autism Treatment Network site partnered with Kathryn Smith, RN, DrPH, nurse care manager in the Boone Fetter Clinic, to provide tips every parent and caregiver can use during the Halloween season. Read More »