Latest Developments in Sensory Enrichment, Brain Plasticity and Navigating the Additional Challenges of Living with a Neurological Condition

How Early Enrichment Shields the Brain: A Lesson from Morphine-Exposed Rats

How Early Enrichment Shields the Brain: A Lesson from Morphine-Exposed Rats

Early sensory enrichment can shield the brain from challenges and build resilience. Learn simple ways to create a sensory-rich environment that fosters growth and confidence in children with autism and other conditions.

Environmental EnrichmentPreventionAnimal Studies
6 Steps to Relieve After-School Overload

6 Steps to Relieve After-School Overload

Implement calming strategies like decluttering and sensory activities to help children unwind after school, reducing stress and preventing meltdowns. 

Autism TherapyCalmParentingSchoolBehaviorMood
A mother’s touch can trigger genes that shape her child’s stress response

A mother’s touch can trigger genes that shape her child’s stress response

Research by Dr. Michael Meaney demonstrates that maternal care, such as frequent licking in rats, can epigenetically modify gene expression in offspring, enhancing their stress resilience. 

Environmental EnrichmentParentingChild DevelopmentSensory ProcessingSensory EnrichmentBrain Plasticity