The Decline of Teenage Social Skills
Strong social connections aren’t simply a nice thing to have. They contribute to well-being and to a full and meaningful life.
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April 26, 2024
Strong social connections aren’t simply a nice thing to have. They contribute to well-being and to a full and meaningful life.
April 18, 2024
Temple Grandin, autism influencer, advocate, and author of “Visual Thinking: The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns, and Abstractions”, says, “If I could snap my fingers and be non-autistic, I would not. Autism is part of who I am.”
April 10, 2024
Parents and educators should not minimize the importance of offering young teens information about the impact of substances on the developing brain and about how to make informed decisions.
April 9, 2024
The youth mental health crisis has dominated the news in recent years, but American educators and healthcare professionals have also remained vigilant about the risks of substance use and abuse in adolescents.
April 2, 2024
Sensory spaces can provide children with autism with a place to self-soothe, reduce anxiety, reflect, relax, and prepare for a transition, such as moving to another topic or classroom.
March 5, 2024
Self-harm, also known as Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI), is a serious public health concern for teens and young adults.
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