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8 Tools Everyone Needs to Support Self-Advocacy
Self-advocacy isn’t just a buzzword. It’s your inner voice saying, “Hey, my thoughts and needs matter too.” Whether you’re navigating a tricky workplace situation, advocating for your health, or simply asking for what you deserve, self-advocacy is your superpower. In a world that often tries to tell us who we are or what we should accept, […]
3 trauma quality projects from the 2025 Distinguished TCRN – Trauma System News
The winner of the 2025 Distinguished TCRN Award is Kristi Bonny, BSN, RN, CPHQ, TCRN, EMT-P, trauma clinician at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, a Level II trauma center in Plano, Texas. This annual award is presented by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) to a Trauma Certified Registered Nurse who demonstrates exceptional […]
ACS Level II reverification review in Colorado – Trauma System News
“Trauma Survey Notebook” is a new article series that will take a close look at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) review process from the perspective of trauma program leaders who have recently undergone a site visit. The goals of this series are to identify the specific issues that review teams are focusing on, highlight […]
Autism Moms Make the World Brighter: Mother’s Day 2025
Heartfelt and unwavering, there are superheroes who don’t wear capes—some wear a messy bun, carry a bag full of sensory tools, and have a heart bursting with fierce love. Autism moms walk through life with a unique strength. They’re caregivers, advocates, teachers, therapists, and most of all, moms with a love so deep it changes […]
What happened to kindness? | Chipur
Angry and scorching hot: I’ve never seen the world this engulfed in flames. We all know that opinions and behaviors will rub some folks the wrong way. But there’s no call for hostile reactions. Random acts or otherwise, what happened to kindness? ‘…generosity can actually be contagious. Receivers of a prosocial act can pay it […]
ABA Centers Named No. 1 on the Financial Times “Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies 2025” List
An Absolute Growth Rate of 33,511.5% Clinched the No. 1 Spot Out of 300 Companies from Across North and South America ABA Centers, a leader in autism care and applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, has been named the No. 1 company on the Financial Times’ prestigious “Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies 2025” list. This ranking recognizes the […]
Anesthesiologists Propose Re-engagement in Trauma Anesthesia Research – Coalition for National Trauma Research
In the May 2025 issue of the ASA Monitor, a publication of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, a CNTR member organization, Tomas Drabek, MD, PhD, FASA, Justin Richard, MD, and Monica Vavilala, MD, argue that patients can benefit from more trauma anesthesia research. Areas in which anesthesiologists have deep knowledge include airway management, anesthetic techniques, […]
5 Drowning Prevention Tips for Families with Autism
Elopement (wandering behavior): Many children on the autism spectrum are drawn to water, which can lead to dangerous situations if a child wanders from their caregiver. Sensory Sensitivities: Water can present overwhelming sensory experiences, from its texture to the sounds of splashing, making safety instructions harder for some children to process. Difficulty Recognizing Danger: Many […]
ABA Centers of America employs an innovative strategy to help children with autism
ABA Centers was founded with a mission that was simple but ambitious: to redefine what’s possible in autism care. We knew families were underserved, clinicians were unsupported, and systems were outdated. So, we built something different; something better. In a recent interview with Inc. magazine, our CEO, Jason Barker, along with our Chief Clinical Officer, Quatiba Davis, […]
A Good or Dangerous Lure?
Why do I crave for sympathy? Craving Sympathy: As parents, we want to feel that we know what’s going on in our teenager’s lives. However, their challenges, particularly those related to mental health, might be far more complicated than they look. Many teenagers nowadays are craving sympathy, not because they are bad kids, but because […]