I am still here. I’m posting only a few times a week, but I’m hoping for a change in my health that will allow me to blog more. If you remember, I fell in Vienna nearly three months ago. I had to have an emergency root canal, and I thought that was the end of... Continue Reading →| Help from Heaven
Free webinar at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time (US), March 11, 2026 Sensorimotor differences are commonly reported in autistic individuals. However, the daily-life impact and neurobiological basis of motor differences are not clear. This talk will discuss sensorimotor differences commonly reported in autistic individuals, links to daily living skills, and links to early-developing brain The post Understanding Autism through the Lens of Sensorimotor Features and Early-Developing Brain Regions appeared...| Autism Research Institute
Free webinar at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time (US), February 4, 2026 The Collaborative Model for Promoting Competence and Success (COMPASS) is an evidence-based consultation framework designed to enhance outcomes for autistic children and youth by strengthening caregiver–teacher partnerships. Developed by Ruble and colleagues, COMPASS emphasizes individualized education planning, shared The post COMPASS: A Caregiver–Teacher Partnership Model for Improving Outcomes in Autistic Children and Youth ...| Autism Research Institute
Free webinar at 1 p.m. Eastern time (US), Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Learn about disparities in autism ascertainment in Black children and accessible treatment models that can help reach underserved populations. About the speaker: Aisha S. Dickerson, PhD, MSPH, is an associate professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School The post Disparities in Autism Ascertainment in Black Children appeared first on Autism Research Institute.| Autism Research Institute
Free webinar at 1 p.m. Eastern time (US), Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Tune in to hear Vicki Kobliner, MS, RDN, discuss current nutrition research and how to improve the health of neurodivergent kids. About the speaker: Vicki Kobliner, MS, RD, is a Registered Dietitian and owner of Holcare The post Nutrition Research Updates: Five Underappreciated Nutrients that Neurodivergent Kids May Be Missing appeared first on Autism Research Institute.| Autism Research Institute
Free webinar at 1 p.m. Eastern time (US), Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Tune in to hear about The ASSERT Project. The ASSERT: All StakeholderS Engaged in Research Together project seeks to engage people on the autism spectrum, with Down syndrome, or with other intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) along The post All StakeholderS Engaged in Research Together—the ASSERT learning community appeared first on Autism Research Institute.| Autism Research Institute
SPECIAL TIME - Free webinar at 11:30 a.m. Eastern time (US), October 29, 2025 Tune in to hear Adrien Eshraghi, MD, MSc, FACS, a 2022 ARI grant recipient, discuss the ongoing translational research in his lab. About the speaker: Dr. Adrien Eshraghi is board certified in Otolaryngology, Head and The post Animal Models of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Foundations for Translational Therapeutic Research appeared first on Autism Research Institute.| Autism Research Institute
Free webinar at 1 p.m. Eastern time (US), Wednesday, October 22, 2025 If you're a parent searching for answers beyond standard therapies, this talk is for you. Dr. Hokehe Eko will guide you through the powerful connection between nutrition and brain function in children with autism. Learn how specific foods, nutrients, and gut The post Nourishing the Brain: How Targeted Nutrition Can Transform Outcomes in Autism appeared first on Autism Research Institute.| Autism Research Institute
Free webinar at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time (US), October 8, 2025 This webinar will: · Describe scientific barriers to progress in developing laboratory-based diagnostic tests and new medications for patients with autism spectrum disorder. · Determine the relative scientific merits of published findings from animal models of autism spectrum disorder by assessing their The post Vasopressin Biology in Autism: From Biomarker to Treatment Target appeared first on Autism Research Institute.| Autism Research Institute
SPECIAL TIME - Free webinar at 11:30 a.m. Eastern time (US), October 1, 2025 Tune in to hear Adrien Eshraghi, MD, MSc, FACS, a 2022 ARI grant recipient, discuss the management of otolaryngology co-morbidities associated with autism. About the speaker: Dr. Adrien Eshraghi is board certified in Otolaryngology, The post Management of Otolaryngology Co-Morbidities Associated with Autism appeared first on Autism Research Institute.| Autism Research Institute
Tune in to hear about the use of psychopharmacology for autism.| Autism Research Institute
Fighting on horseback with lance, sword, and heavy armor did not necessarily make a knight out of a soldier, even during the early period. Other mounted and nonmounted soldiers coexisted in the immediate retinue of the knight (the “lance”) or as independent or semi-independent units of mounted sergeants, or routiers. The retinue of a knight […]| Dojo Darelir, the School of Xenograg the Sorcerer
When encountering a public problem, people tend to fall into one of two camps: one camp, the larger one, says, "There oughta be a law." The other one asks, "How has the government created or aggravated the situation?" We know which camp Maestro Trump belongs to.| Free Association
“I’ve found that thanksgiving and praise put me in proper relationship with You—opening the way for Your Joy to flow into me as I draw … The post Choosing Worship Over Worry appeared first on Jesus Calling.| Jesus Calling
Every year, our team in Uganda is visited by a group of medical professionals. They provide medical exams to the children we serve and members of the community. In addition to doctors and nurses, this group includes student volunteers from our continuing education program. As students work alongside professionals, they gain valuable experience, running labs, […]| Lifesong for Orphans
New partnership helps Washington state residents who are low income access critical oral health and whole person care. SEATTLE—Washington state residents who are low income or uninsured and need dental...| Arcora Foundation
During her initial year at Harvard Medical School, MD student Lilly Montesano Scheibe was diagnosed with narcolepsy with cataplexy, a neurological disorder causing extreme daytime drowsiness and sudden muscle weakness. The diagnosing physician advised Montesano Scheibe, a medical student, to research the condition on UpToDate and suggested it might impact her future career adversely. Feeling| The Latest National Disability News
Ask any Disney cast member, past or present, if they remember their new employee orientation (NEO) and I guarantee you they’ll say yes. Why? Because Walt Disney Company’s “Traditions,” is an outstanding employee orientation program. It’s an intensive (and fun!) full-day orientation that every cast member attends to learn about the culture, history, and significant [...] The post Improve Your New Hire Orientation appeared first on Integrated Loyalty Systems.| Integrated Loyalty Systems
Do you remember your very first day at work in your organization? Was it exciting? Was it nerve-racking? Did anyone ease your pain and make you feel welcome? Was that by chance or by design? Unlike many organizations today, my first day at the Walt Disney World Resort was a new employee orientation, or [...] The post It All Started with Orientation! appeared first on Integrated Loyalty Systems.| Integrated Loyalty Systems
Dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, endorphins—four ways our body rewards us for positive experiences, and four things to strive for in the patient experience. ILS President Jake Poore came up with the acronym D.O.S.E. to talk about the magic that not only makes Disney fun, but elevates it to a truly special and memorable experience, where the peaks [...] The post Using the Right D.O.S.E of Disney Magic to Improve the Patient Experience appeared first on Integrated Loyalty Systems.| Integrated Loyalty Systems
I can't recall when I first learned about self-love. I'm sure it was in the last five years or so—nowadays it seems like everyone is familiar with the term. I do believe, however, that the concept of self-love had been waiting for me to discover it for a while. I needed self-love. I need the tender [...] The post 6 Ways To Practice Self-Love And Be Good To Yourself appeared first on Integrated Loyalty Systems.| Integrated Loyalty Systems
Getting to know your employees' personal preferences is a great way to foster understanding, deepen connections and establish loyalty. When you know your employees' preferences, likes and dislikes, you're better prepared to engage with them and show your appreciation when it's warranted. It also helps when: Ordering staff lunch Buying birthday and holiday gifts [...] The post How to Foster Connection with Personal Inventory Sheets appeared first on Integrated Loyalty Systems.| Integrated Loyalty Systems
Walt Disney World is famous for creating happiness for people of all ages, everywhere. This includes infants and new mothers. Disney has Baby Care Stations in each of its theme parks and a special place just for moms and babies, including rocking chairs, changing tables, and all the accoutrements for nursing, feeding, and changing a [...] The post Create Special Places for Quiet Moments appeared first on Integrated Loyalty Systems.| Integrated Loyalty Systems
After working in healthcare for the past two decades, I see a big disconnect in patient-centered organizations—sometimes, the employee mindset is: If you’re not my patient, then you’re not my customer. A classic example is the hospital phone operator. If an employee dials “0” and gets the operator internally, you hear someone abruptly say, [...] The post Treat Employees Exactly How You’d Like Them to Treat Patients appeared first on Integrated Loyalty Systems.| Integrated Loyalty Systems
Disney goes to great lengths to maintain a sense of magic in their theme parks, keeping a clear line between onstage and backstage. They also do an excellent job of providing cast members with backstage break areas (away from guests), as well as fully staffed cafeterias and places outside to relax and decompress during a [...] The post Allow Employees to Decompress and Recharge appeared first on Integrated Loyalty Systems.| Integrated Loyalty Systems
Once you articulate a global way of doing things (your Service Theme or True North) you need to localize it by department. If your team does not feel the overarching statement is appropriate, relevant, and authentic to them and their department, it will not help connect them to a purpose. The more you localize it [...] The post Localize Your Culture appeared first on Integrated Loyalty Systems.| Integrated Loyalty Systems
Employees today want meaningful work, the resources to do that work, a boss who removes the barriers for them to do that work, and appropriate recognition for a job well done.| Integrated Loyalty Systems