Can optimism actually help with chronic pain management?
Many of us say or hear them — “Good things are coming soon.” or “The darkest hour is just before dawn.” They’re kind expressions of positivity and hope. But can optimism actually help with, say, chronic pain management? I’ve noticed that during harder periods with disease or chronic pain like my Hashimoto’s, you can change […]
Birth Trauma Australia Partners with Queensland Mental Health Commission to Strengthen GP Care for birth-related trauma.
The team at BTA is so proud to announce a wonderful new partnership with the Queensland Mental Health Commission to improve recognition and care pathways for people affected by birth-related trauma. Birth-related trauma affects up to one in three women and can have profound and lasting impacts on mental health, physical health, and family wellbeing. […]
The Missing Transition Plan in 2026
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My Child Was Just Diagnosed with Autism: What Next?
What Should I do First if My Child Was Just Diagnosed with Autism? If your child was just diagnosed with autism, start by learning what the diagnosis means, reviewing the provider’s recommendations, and exploring early intervention or therapeutic services. You do not have to figure everything out at once; the next step is building the […]
Autism in Young Children: Screening, Testing, and Diagnosis
Looking for an autism diagnosis? ABA Centers of America offers comprehensive autism screening, testing, and diagnosis for families seeking answers. How is Autism Diagnosed in Young Children? Autism in young children is diagnosed through developmental monitoring, screening questionnaires, autism-specific evaluations, and observations by qualified specialists. Because there is no single medical test for autism, the […]
Cassie Herman named 2026 Distinguished TCRN
The winner of the 2026 Distinguished TCRN Award is Cassie Herman, BSN, RN, TCRN, trauma program manager at Riverside Health, a Level II trauma center in Newport News, Virginia. This annual award is presented by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) to a Trauma Certified Registered Nurse who demonstrates exceptional commitment to clinical […]
13 tips for implementing trauma clinical practice guidelines –
Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for trauma have been available since the late 1990s. The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) was a pioneer in developing and disseminating these best practices to its members. Many other organizations followed suit, and now all trauma centers have either adopted, copied, or developed their own CPGs. However, […]
Countdown Chaos – Helping Autistic Kids Thrive During the Last Month of School in 2026
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Landmark Trauma Research Consortium Redefines How We Prevent and Treat Blood Clots – Coalition for National Trauma Research
With its latest paper pending publication in the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, the Consortium of Leaders in the Study of Traumatic Thromboembolism (CLOTT) Study Group marks more than 12 years of fruitful investigation. The CLOTT Study Group began as a group of trauma surgeons with an interest in VTE after injury. Founding […]
Social Development & Autism Signs
2-Year-Old Milestones: What Social Development Looks Like The CDC describes developmental milestones as skills most children can do by a certain age. At 2, social-emotional skills include noticing when others are hurt or upset and looking at a caregiver’s face to decide how to react in a new situation. These 2-year-old milestones matter because they […]