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A sobering new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates a sharp and sustained increase in the number of children across the United States receiving diagnoses for autism and other developmental disabilities. The findings, published recently in the medical journal Pediatrics, paint a clear picture of a shifting landscape in pediatric…
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A striking shift in public health data has revealed that a growing number of children across the United States are receiving diagnoses for autism and other developmental disabilities. According to recent research published in the medical journal Pediatrics, the landscape of pediatric healthcare in America is undergoing a notable transformation, with more families reporting that…
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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 while meaningfully boosting critical social skills and emotional regulation, according to new research published this month in the prominent medical journal Pediatrics. The comprehensive study,…
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WASHINGTON, DC — In a move celebrated by advocates across the nation, ZERO TO THREE, the country’s leading early childhood development nonprofit dedicated to ensuring all infants and toddlers have a strong start in life, has expressed strong encouragement regarding President Biden’s proposed fiscal year 2025 budget. The comprehensive funding package incorporates essential and much-needed…
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By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 For many families navigating the complexities of autism spectrum disorder, the search for effective, engaging, and holistic interventions is constant. While traditional clinical therapies—such as speech, occupational, and behavioral therapy—remain the gold standard for treatment, a growing body of evidence is pointing toward the potential benefits of animal-assisted…
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By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 Riding horses or simply spending time around them can make a profound difference for children and adolescents diagnosed with autism, helping to significantly reduce hyperactivity while simultaneously boosting essential social skills, according to newly published research. In a comprehensive new study involving 236 children diagnosed with autism and…
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By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 Riding horses or simply spending structured time around them can make a profound and measurable difference for children diagnosed with autism, helping to significantly reduce hyperactivity while simultaneously boosting essential social skills, according to new research published this month in the prominent medical journal Pediatrics. In a rigorous…
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By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 Riding horses or simply spending time around them can make a substantial difference for children and teenagers diagnosed with autism, helping to significantly reduce hyperactivity, decrease irritability, and boost essential social skills, according to new research published this month. In a comprehensive study involving 236 children with autism…
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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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WASHINGTON, DC — ZERO TO THREE, the nation’s leading early childhood development nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that all infants and toddlers have a strong start in life, has expressed strong encouragement following the release of President Biden’s proposed fiscal year 2025 budget. The organization highlighted that the federal spending blueprint includes essential and much-needed investments…
