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Is your child with autism spectrum disorder entitled to music therapy services?
If you have a child with autism, you may find they are especially in tune with certain elements of music like rhythm, harmony, melody, and pitch. Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often demonstrate exceptional skills in music. In fact, many musical skills that are rare within the general population are more common in those with ASD. Examples include incredible accuracy in singing or playing musical notes, the ability to recall melodies with great accuracy, and the ability to name musical notes without any reference to a musical instrument.
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How post-traumatic stress disorder affects families in the NICU
Within our hospital system, we care for patients with all types of illnesses and health concerns. One of the things many people probably don’t recognize, though, is that along with the treatment of physical issues, our caregivers also provide for the mental and emotional needs of our patients and their families to ensure the health and wellbeing of the whole person. Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, we have a great opportunity to learn a little more about what mental health professionals do in our hospital and learn important information about some of the mental health issues that patients or their families may face.
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5 Things Every Child Needs to Be Mentally Healthy
We all want our children to be physically and mentally healthy. But what does it mean to be mentally healthy as a child?
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News Special Highlights Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital Compassion
Looking into Arnold Palmer and his namesake’s golf tournament and how it has an impact through the hospitals that bear his name.
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Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies Achieves Magnet® Designation
Learn about the achievements of Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies.
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Arnold Palmer Hospital Receives Motorized Car for Young Rehab Patients
Orlando, FL (March 6, 2017) – The University of Central Florida’s (UCF) Go Baby Go! program has donated a motorized miniature car to the
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Girl with Feeding Tube Asks for a Miracle
Halloween candy. Thanksgiving pies. Holiday cookies. These are the things a kid waits for all year. But for Aubrey Harris, there was none of that — not even a slice of birthday cake.
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‘Something’s Not Right:’ Mom Seeks Answers for Daughter’s Potty Problems
The first sign that something wasn’t right with Zoë Graham was the toddler’s curious potty-training habit of announcing a need to go – only to reveal shortly after that the urge had passed. -
Fun is the name of the game! Learn about the benefits of Aquatic Therapy for your child.
One of the things I love about being an occupational therapist is using unique tools to help a child reach their full potential. One of those tools that may be a bit unexpected is a swimming pool. The properties of water offer unique benefits, are familiar to children and inherently add the unquestionable element of fun. As therapists we know that when a child is having fun, they will try harder and risk failure to reach their goals. When we treat your child, our pursuit is to build on their strengths and challenge their weaknesses while engaging them in motivating ways. Fun is the ultimate motivator! Children who have faced physical disabilities, learning difficulties or traumatic injury certainly know how fun can turn a daunting challenge into an achievable one.
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Arnold Palmer Hospital receives $50,000 from St. Baldrick’s Foundation to treat more children with cancer on clinical trials
Orlando, FL (November 13, 2019) – The St. Baldrick’s Foundation awarded Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children with a $50,000 grant to ensure more patients have access to clinical trials. The hospital is one of 25 institutions in the country, and the only one in Florida, to receive funding from the organization and will use these funds to pursue additional research and advancements for cancer care.
