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Try a whole-person approach for making life easier with autism By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Nothing reverses autism. However, a few holistic strategies can help

By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Child life specialists do more than break out the crayons and coloring books with sick kids. The work can be

By Stefan Yablonski Elemental Management Group, which operates senior facilities in Rochester, Oswego and in the Mohawk Valley, has recently developed a 75-hour, three-week

Disease is a group of inherited disorders that cause nerve damage, typically in the peripheral nerves in the arms and legs By Norah Machia

By Ernst Lamothe Jr Addiction is a complex and often misunderstood condition that affects millions worldwide. Contrary to common misconceptions, addiction is not simply

How to help someone in substance abuse rehabilitation By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Entering a drug rehabilitation program represents an important step toward sobriety. However,

The term has been criticized as patronizing and vague and is falling out of favors By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The euphemism “special needs” has

For children on the autism spectrum, even a well-child visit can be stressful By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Visiting the doctor’s office — even for

Madison County Public Health partnered with ARISE at the Farm to create a communication board at the inclusive and accessible playground in Chittenango. A