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Depression Rates not Budging for Lesbian and Gay Teens

October 22, 2019

Depression, News, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Medical X-Press] While fewer straight teens suffer depression than did two decades ago, the same cannot be said for lesbian, gay and bisexual teens. For those teens, depression risk remains much higher than among their straight peers, new research shows, and…...

October 22, 2019

25 October 2019, Autism, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] Autism spectrum disorder has neither a distinct pathogenesis nor pharmaceutical treatment, yet evidence continues to mount demonstrating immune dysfunction and inflammation in specific brain regions of children diagnosed with the neurodevelopmental condition. A collaborative group of researchers in Boston…...

October 21, 2019

25 October 2019, Down Syndrome, Newsletter

[Source: theinfo.me] The fashion industry is rapidly changing and how this change can be seen not only in dresses but also in models. Earlier, the grounded idea was that only tall, slim and fair people can be models. But now this idea has…...

October 21, 2019

25 October 2019, Newsletter, TBI

[Source: Medical X Press] Adolescents who play contact sports, including football, are no more likely to experience cognitive impairment, depression or suicidal thoughts in early adulthood than their peers, suggests a new University of Colorado Boulder study of nearly 11,000 youth followed…...

October 21, 2019

25 October 2019, Autism, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] The primary method that pediatricians use to identify children with autism is missing more kids with the developmental disorder than it catches, new research suggests. Less than 40 percent of children later diagnosed with autism screened positive on…...

October 21, 2019

25 October 2019, News, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Did you know that coordination exercises for kids provide so many benefits for children especially at school? Coordination exercises include physical activity where children practice visual motor skills and/or bilateral skills where they use both sides of the…...

October 17, 2019

18 October 2019, Job, Newsletter, PTA

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you a PTA? We have a Full-time Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant opportunity with a pediatric outpatient clinic located near Annandale, VA. * Physical Therapist Assistant will work M-F 11:00a-7:00p * PTA…...

October 16, 2019

18 October 2019, Autism, Newsletter, OT, PT

[Source: WGNtv.com] Anthony Angelico is strong. His push-ups are performed with impressive stamina, and he can take on hurdles both forward and backwards. His coach, Dave Geslak, who has helped him implement this exercise regimen, is certainly proud of his many physical strides.…...

October 16, 2019

18 October 2019, BCBA, Job, Newsletter

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you a BCBA that is looking for that great community based full-time position in the North Dallas area? We have an opening for a BCBA in our clinic that is near…...

October 16, 2019

18 October 2019, AAC, Article, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: PrAACtical AAC] Some of the best resources are the ones that we can modify to use in ways that fit our own specific needs. In this post, SLP Kim Hurley, a graduate of Indiana University, shares her experiences in experimenting with the…...