ADHD Reports in Georgia Surge by 41%, CDC Reveals
A recent study by the CDC found that Georgia has had a 41 percent increase in ADHD reports over the past two decades. According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ADHD reports in the United States have surged by 37.3% from 2003 to the latest ADHD statistics in 2019. This […]
The Strain of Georgia’s Disability Care System: A Call for Reform
Lloyd Mills was tired of being stuck in a small, drab hospital room. On a rainy mid-September morning, a small TV attached to a mostly blank white wall played silently. There was nothing in the space to cheer it up — no cards, no flowers. In February, the 32-year-old with autism, cerebral palsy, kidney disease, […]
Free Autism Resources at Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University’s Division of Continuing and Professional Education is proud to offer a highly valuable, free resource for families with the “Beginning Together: Autism Basics and Resources for Families” course. Led by dedicated Parent Mentors Christina Holland and Fay Blythe, this course is designed to provide essential tools, strategies, and a supportive community to […]
Exploring ABA Clinics in Georgia’s Rural Communities
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy has become a cornerstone of autism treatment, offering evidence-based interventions to individuals on the autism spectrum. Across the United States, ABA therapy is often delivered in urban centers, but rural communities, including those in Georgia, also require access to these essential services. In rural areas, where healthcare resources can be […]
