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Beyond the Foghorn: Researchers Uncover a Precise Neural Network in the Brainstem
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FDA Clears Personalized Brain Stimulation Therapy for PTSD, Offering New Hope for Millions
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Democratic Senators Push for Stricter Accountability for Medicaid Tech Contractors
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Speech and Language Kids Announces Expansion of Structured Curriculum to Transform SLP Workflows
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The Silent Killer of Intimacy: How the Mental Load Erodes Sexual Desire
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WHO Defends Record and Expresses Regret Following U.S. Notification of Withdrawal
WHO Defends Record...
President’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Is a Win for Babies, Says ZERO TO THREE
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England Ends Peak-Time Restrictions for Disabled Bus Pass Holders in Major National Transit Overhaul
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· Behavioral Health

Beyond Social Conformity: Rethinking How We Support Autistic Individuals in a Neurotypical World

As ongoing scientific investigations continue to explore and dismantle suspected environmental contributors to autism, and as unsubstantiated vaccine theories periodically resurface in public discourse, public health experts warn that the medical and scientific communities risk diverting attention away from a far more immediate and critical question. That pressing question is not how to chase ghosts…

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· Learning Disabilities

New Federal Savings Program Offers Promising Start for Children, But Experts Warn of Hidden Risks for Individuals with Disabilities

Special savings accounts that recently debuted may be a boon for families seeking to build long-term financial security, but policy experts are issuing sharp warnings that without careful, proactive planning, these funds could seriously compromise access to critical disability benefits as children age into adulthood. The newly created Trump Accounts, which officially became available in…

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· Neurodiversity

Navigating the Modern Cult of Normalcy: New Participatory Research Exposes Widespread Psychological Unsafety for Neurodivergent Individuals

Our individually unique nervous systems and sensitivities develop and evolve continuously over the course of our lives. Yet, recent participatory research reveals a profound societal disconnect: 85 percent of neurodivergent adults report that they often or always feel overwhelmed and misunderstood, while more than 60 percent frequently or always feel disrespected and unsafe. According to…

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· Learning Disabilities

Virtual Reality Technology Offers New Avenues for Life Skills Training Among Individuals With Autism

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After finishing a shift stocking coffee beans at grocery stores around Birmingham, 27-year-old Sarah Stewart sits down in her mother’s office chair, straps on a set of virtual reality goggles, and steps into an entirely digital world. Using a specialized program created by the digital health company Floreo, Sarah selects an exercise…

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· Sensory Processing

New Printable Resource Launched to Help Individuals Build Personalized Coping Toolboxes for Anxiety Management

Mental health and occupational therapy advocates have introduced a structured, data-driven resource aimed at helping individuals navigate anxiety through intentional self-reflection and personalized coping strategies. Developed following the rollout of the "Daily Cup Reset Project"—a social media initiative focused on nervous system regulation—the new "Coping Skills for Anxiety Printable" offers a systematic way for adults,…

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· Inclusive Education

New Federal Medicaid Guidance Fails to Ease Fears Over Work Requirement Exemptions for Individuals with Disabilities

New federal guidance detailing how states must apply stringent Medicaid eligibility rules is doing little to assuage widespread concerns about how the impending changes will impact individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. The comprehensive 33-page document released this month by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services outlines the procedures states should follow to evaluate…

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· Sensory Processing

New Printable Resource Launched to Help Individuals Build Personalized Anxiety Coping Toolboxes

Navigating anxiety often feels like an unpredictable trial-and-error process, with individuals cycling through a long list of suggested techniques only to find that what works on one occasion falls flat the next. To address this widespread challenge in clinical, educational, and home environments, the team behind The OT Toolbox has released a new, structured resource…

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