The season of joy often also heralds a season of stress. There are activities to attend, the house to clean, food to cook and, of course, gifts to purchase. These pressures can add to stress and affect your mental health.
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Experts give tips for maintaining a healthy mind and keeping stress at bay during the holidays
Research explores early predictors of children'...
In a new study led by Associate Professor Lynn Perry, researchers have found that the specific types of words children know first can be an early predictor of language difficulties.
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Research explores early predictors of children's language delays
Local advocates push for more early interventio...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. If you’re worried that your young child may need speech or occupational therapy, you may also need to worry about how long it’ll take to get them evaluated and then into treatment.
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Local advocates push for more early intervention funding
Major Shift Underway in Goals for Treating Autism
According to recent CDC stats, about 2.2% of American adults—more than 5.4 million people—are somewhere on the autism spectrum, which "reflects major improvements in public awareness and public health response to autism" since the early 2000s, according to Autism Speaks.
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Major Shift Underway in Goals for Treating Autism
UConn Center Sets Sights on Improving Employmen...
Making sure neurodivergent students are able to succeed after graduation isn't just matter of preparing them for the workplace - it's a matter of preparing workplaces for them
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UConn Center Sets Sights on Improving Employment Outcomes for Neurodivergent Graduates
NYC announces path forward to transform special...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City will work to transform and rebuild trust in public schools serving special education students.
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NYC announces path forward to transform special education in public schools
Feds Flag Districts’ Failures to Serve Students...
Virginia’s largest school district failed students with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, federal investigators announced this week.
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Feds Flag Districts’ Failures to Serve Students With Disabilities. But That’s Only the Start
UNICEF Helps Children With Disabilities In Wart...
As the war in Ukraine rages on, UNICEF and partners are helping children with disabilities get the support they need to thrive.
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UNICEF Helps Children With Disabilities In Wartime Ukraine
Parkinson’s Disease support group meets monthly...
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — A support group for people living with Parkinson’s Disease, continues to meet in The County. The group meets once a month at The Sargent Community Center, in Presque Isle.
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Parkinson’s Disease support group meets monthly in Presque Isle
Easterseals at InStride Therapy Gives People wi...
Incorporating horses into occupational, physical and speech-language therapies provides a powerful tool for individuals with disabilities.
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Easterseals at InStride Therapy Gives People with Disabilities an Opportunity to Make their Abilities Shine
