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As the weather warms up, make it a goal to get outside 15 to 30 minutes a day to soak up some Vitamin D. The essential vitamin can lower inflammation and improve respiratory response, so, if you are sheltering yourself from possible allergies by staying inside, the sun might actually be just what you need!
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A complicated history. In the past, when children behaved in ways parents could not handle, they would often be institutionalized. In many cases, they were separated from other children and their families and would suffer from limited opportunities to develop communication skills.
The “present” of our present understanding. Today, there are a variety of therapies for people with autism and a growing arsenal of information for the people in their lives to use to support their neurodivergent loved ones. The Early Autism Project, based in Sumter, South Carolina, offers research-based behavioral treatment in one-on-one sessions at its clinic or at home.
Working on creating more enriching lives. For adults with autism, access to steady social interaction is somewhat limited, as are career opportunities – but they have been steadily growing. At Happy Hooves, children and adults alike can enjoy being outside and interacting with the horses. Meanwhile, workplaces and external services are able to provide guidance as needed to workers with autism, such as Josh Lowe, who is employed at The Hare & Hound restaurant in Landrum.
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Autism is prevalent in the United States; however, it can be complicated to formally diagnose every case because some people do not meet the threshold of parental or medical concern for diagnosis. Considering that reality, here’s the landscape of autism in the United States:
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Across CDC surveillance sites, 1 in 44 8-year-old children were estimated to be on the autism spectrum.
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Autism is 4.2 times more prevalent among boys – 3.7% – as it is among girls – 0.9%*
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Autism costs $60,000 per year on average through childhood due to special education services, healthcare costs, and parents’ lost wages.**
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There are a lot of new technologies to enhance the learning and development of children and adults with autism, but sometimes old school is the way to go. Our very own Mandy Willis believes that using a combination of labeling household objects and corresponding index cards with their names encouraged her son to explore methods of communication and empowered him to ask for and find what he needed.
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April 7 and 8 - Leveraging LGBTQ+ health care. - The Medical University of South Carolina is presenting its first inaugural LGBTQ+ Health Equity Summit, kicking off with keynote remarks from the first transgender official confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Assistant Secretary for Health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Rachel Levine, M.D. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.
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Why do suns not go to college?
They’re plenty bright and already have millions of degrees.
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*Source: National Institute of Mental Health
** SingleCare.com
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