Every year, more children are being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, prevalence in America is estimated at 1 in 59 ...
RHINEBECK, N.Y — The Anderson Center for Autism is partnering with the Village of Rhinebeck to create the first Autism Supportive Community in the Hudson Valley region. Individuals, businesses, ...
Like any art form, great writing can evoke emotion, enlighten, and even spark an epiphany. This morning, it was a New York Times article that touched me so deeply that I’m thinking about ...
With the turn of the calendar comes the annual pressure of transforming our habits and our lives: the New Year’s Resolution challenge. Most of us have been conditioned from the time we’re young ...
As children, we’re often the benefactors of gifts passed down by our parents, but have no understanding of their value until we are much older. These gifts often stitch together childhood ...
Beginning in 1992, people from all corners of the globe have recognized United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year scheduled for Dec. 3, the theme is “Empowering ...
RHINEBECK, N.Y. — Holiday season in the village begins Sunday, Nov. 25, with a parade, tree lighting and events that include a sensory safe space as part of autism awareness. The space is ...
Sometimes, to get to the heart of the holiday, you've got to look beyond the expectations. Recipes, music, parties, and rituals - most of us proudly carry our family’s holiday traditions along ...
It has often been said that the quality of our lives is largely determined by the quality of our relationships. While we all understand the importance of cultivating connections within our ...
Remember how empowered you felt when you first received your working papers? Or how independent you felt walking into work on your first official day? Or how confident you felt when you got ...
When I trained to become a yoga teacher, one of my instructors reminded us of the great wisdom we hear from airline attendants. Just moments before taking flight, they all typically say the same ...
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2017, 61.9 percent of married couples with children in their home were both employed. (https://pojonews.co/2peLabX). With the majority now ...