April has been designated as Autism Awareness Month. From blue lights to puzzle pieces, public initiatives and events ensure more people than ever know about autism. Awareness also can be attributed to increased incidence. For decades, the best estimate for the prevalence of autism was 4 to 5 per 10,000 children. Today, the CDC reports …
Cue the white lights, cheerful festivities and holiday cheer. The world has a way of growing brighter and more magical this time of year. It’s no wonder why, as October dwindles down and the ghouls go back to sleep, restless excitement begins to spark within us. There are endless things to look forward to during …
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Many youth in foster care have experienced traumatic events in their lifetimes. In fact, it’s been cited that up to 80 percent of children in foster care have significant mental health issues, compared to about 18-22 percent of the general population. The American Academy of Pediatrics’ Healthy Foster Care America initiative identifies mental and behavioral health as the greatest unmet …
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