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Timely Reminders: Humor

Agnesian HealthCare Work and Wellness — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:17:42 +0000

Humor for the Health of It Did you know that the average preschooler laughs 400 times a day, and by age 35 that drops to 15 times a day? Did you know that every time you have a good laugh you burn 3.5 calories? Laughter and humor have many great benefits for both our personal [...]

Audio Blog: Autism’s Effect on Speech & Language

Danelle Phillips — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:23:12 +0000

Agnesian HealthCare’s Renee Allen, MS, CCC-SLP, a speech and language pathologist with the Sport, Spine & Work Center, discusses how autism affects speech and language and how parents can identify signs of autism in children.

Leading Inspiration: Q & A About Change Management

Agnesian HealthCare Work and Wellness — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:52:21 +0000

Q: We have so much change going on at work. Some employees seem to “go with the flow,” while others seem to resist any suggestions. What can I do to help employees deal with change? A: “The only person entirely comfortable with change is a wet baby.” This short quote says a great deal. Very [...]

Get to Know Savant Syndrome: Part I

Darold Treffert MD — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 14:31:13 +0000

How common is savant syndrome? Approximately one in 10 (10 percent) of individuals with autistic disorder have some savant skills. In other forms of development disability, mental retardation or brain injury, savant skills occur in less than 1 percent of such individuals (approximately 1:2000 in people with mental retardation). These other forms of mental disability [...]

Top 10 Things for your Kids when they say “I’m Bored” this summer

Sarah Arnold — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:27:26 +0000

Create Fun Lists in Four Categories – Cut them apart and put in envelopes. Depending on the situation, put the ideas from the envelope, into a hat and have your childpick one to do. Indoor ideas by yourself (e.g. play solitaire, juggle three balloons, draw) Indoor ideas with others (e.g. play charades, play “guess what’s [...]

Timely Reminders: Summer Safety

Agnesian HealthCare Work and Wellness — Fri, 31 May 2013 12:11:04 +0000

Whether your children are home for the summer, on the road with you or away at camp, use these tips to keep your family safe and healthy: Riding Safe When your child is ready to roll, make sure they: • Always wear a helmet when riding a bike, scooter and skateboard, or when roller blading. [...]

Leading Inspiration: Q & A About Generations

Agnesian HealthCare Work and Wellness — Tue, 28 May 2013 12:18:33 +0000

Q: My workplace is made up of employees ranging in age from 19 to 67. At time it seems employees really struggle with each other because of the difference in age. Any tips on how to address these situations? A: Thank you for a great question. For the first time in history, four distinct generations [...]

Timely Reminder: Wellness

Agnesian HealthCare Work and Wellness — Mon, 27 May 2013 12:02:35 +0000

Live Your Life Well Mental Health America (www.liveyourlifewell.org) celebrates “May is Mental Health Month.” This year’s theme, “Live Your Life Well,” challenges us all to promote health and wellness in our homes, workplace, communities and schools, and to inform those who don’t believe it’s attainable. Here are 10 tips from Mental Health America to help [...]

Audio Blog: Diagnosing and Evaluating Autism

Agnesian Behavioral Health Services — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:50:42 +0000

Agnesian HealthCare’s Teresa Davenport, PhD, a psychiatrist with Doll & Associates, discusses the psychological assessment of autism in children and how it is evaluated during KFIZ’s Breakfast Club.

Leading Inspiration: Q & A About Crisis Management

Agnesian HealthCare Work and Wellness — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:46:19 +0000

Q: I have seen a variety of leadership styles displayed this past month related to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. What tips might you have for leaders dealing with a crisis? A: Thank you for a very timely question. Here are a few thoughts from Dr. Robert D. Cohen, Maverick, LLC, Behavioral [...]