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October 16, 2026· Learning Disabilities

New Research Shows Therapeutic Horseback Riding Significantly Reduces Hyperactivity and Anxiety in Children With Autism

By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 Spending time around horses and participating in structured horseback riding programs can yield substantial therapeutic benefits for children with autism, helping to curb hyperactivity, reduce irritability, and foster stronger social skills, according to newly published research. The findings, featured this month in the prominent medical journal Pediatrics, offer…

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October 16, 2026· Inclusive Education

Therapeutic Horseback Riding Yields Significant Benefits for Children With Autism, Study Finds

By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 Riding horses or simply spending structured time around them can make a profound difference for children with autism, helping to significantly reduce hyperactivity and boost crucial social skills, according to compelling new research published this month in the journal Pediatrics. The study, which examined 236 children diagnosed with…

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October 16, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Hundreds of Faith Communities to Mobilize Children’s Rights During CDF’s Annual National Observance of Children’s Sabbaths®

Designating the third weekend of October as a dedicated time for reflection and mobilization, the Children’s Defense Fund is leading the National Observance of Children’s Sabbaths®. This nationwide initiative invites faith traditions of all backgrounds to dedicate their weekend services, prayers, and community programs to the pressing needs of young people. By intentionally creating space…

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October 15, 2026· Child Development

The Unconscious Mind: Baylor Researchers Reveal Surprising Language Processing Under Anesthesia

For decades, the state of general anesthesia has been viewed by both the public and the medical community as a period of profound neurological silence. When a patient is fully sedated for surgery, the prevailing assumption is that the brain effectively powers down, suspending the complex cognitive machinery that defines our waking lives. However, groundbreaking…

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October 15, 2026· Pediatric Healthcare

WHO Director-General Strengthens Global Health Ties During Landmark State Visit to Jordan

The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has concluded the first day of a pivotal two-day state visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The visit serves as a high-level endorsement of the robust and enduring partnership between the WHO and the Jordanian government, focusing on the critical pillars of…

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October 15, 2026· Sensory Processing

Fall-Themed Occupational Therapy Activities Offer Engaging Ways to Build Children’s Fine Motor Skills

As the crisp autumn air arrives, bringing changing leaves, pumpkin spice, and harvest themes, pediatric occupational therapists and educators are leaning into seasonal materials to support childhood development. Rather than choosing fall activities simply for their festive appeal, professionals are utilizing apples, leaves, pumpkins, acorns, and farm themes to deliberately target specific fine motor needs…

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October 15, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Faith Communities Across America Unite for the Annual National Observance of Children’s Sabbaths® to Champion Youth Well-Being and Racial Justice

WASHINGTON, D.C. — For decades, an enduring annual multifaith observance has successfully united faith communities across the United States in a shared mission of worship, education, and social justice advocacy centered entirely on the well-being of young people. This weekend, the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF)—recognized as the nation’s sole multi-issue advocacy organization working deliberately at…

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October 15, 2026· Child Development

Beyond the Veil of Anesthesia: New Research Reveals the Unconscious Brain’s Hidden Language Skills

When a patient is placed under general anesthesia for surgery, the prevailing medical assumption has long been that the brain enters a state of profound quiescence—a "lights out" scenario where the complex symphony of neural activity is dampened to the point of silence. However, groundbreaking new research from Baylor College of Medicine suggests that this…

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October 15, 2026· Pediatric Healthcare

WHO Director-General Strengthens Global Health Ties During Landmark State Visit to Jordan

The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has concluded the first day of a pivotal two-day state visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The visit serves to underscore the profound and enduring partnership between the global health agency and the Jordanian government, with a focused emphasis on three critical…

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October 15, 2026· Sensory Processing

Autumn-Themed Occupational Therapy Activities Offer Engaging Ways to Build Essential Fine Motor Skills in Children

As the autumn season arrives with changing leaves, cooler temperatures, and pumpkin spice themes filling the air, pediatric occupational therapists, educators, and parents are increasingly turning to seasonal materials to support children’s developmental needs. Rather than selecting autumn activities merely for their festive appeal, professionals are harnessing the natural elements of the season—such as apples,…

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