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Where is this behavior coming from?

Almost everyone has displayed bad behavior at one time or another.   Behavioral disorders, however, are more serious. According to psychiatry.org. they are a group of disorders that are linked to difficulties controlling aggressive behaviors,...

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Overcoming Communication Challenges Related to Autism Spectrum Disorder

One of the trademarks of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is communication challenges. In fact, according to the National Institutes of Health, about 25-30 percent of those with ASD never develop functional language or are minimally verbal....

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Anxiety and Affirmations

Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress, and in some situations, it can be beneficial as it alerts and prepares us for dangers. Anxiety disorders, however, involve excessive fear or anxiety. They are the most common mental disorders....

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Recognize the uniqueness of everyone living with autism

“If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.” — Dr. Stephen Shore, professor, Adelphi University.   Every April, Autism Speaks celebrates World Autism Month, beginning with...

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Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month

“Occupational therapy practitioners ask, ‘What matters to you?’ not, ‘What’s the matter with you?’” — Virginia Stoffel, former president of the American Occupational Therapy...

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March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day

The theme for this year’s World Down Syndrome Day is “With Us, Not For Us.” This simple message is the basic tenet for those with Down Syndrome and their supporters to move to a human rights-based approach to Down Syndrome and other...

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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Each March, Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month focuses on increasing awareness of those with developmental disabilities and celebrating their potential.   A developmental disability is a condition that is usually discovered before...

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Celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Week

A woman traveling to visit a sick relative stops at a diner. Hungry and strapped for cash, she asks for prices for some of the lower-priced items: Soup? Small fries? A slice of pie? She counts her change, sighs and pays for a cup of coffee and goes to...

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Defeating the Winter Blues

For many people, the long, dark nights of winter take a toll on mental health. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a real affliction that causes depression and is linked to the change of seasons. Many people go through this for short periods of time...

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Celebrating No Name-Calling Week

“Sticks and stones will break my bones, but names will never hurt me.“   We have all heard this childhood rhyme in defiance of abusive language. But the truth of the matter is that name-calling hurts.   Today is the start of...

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