Month: February 2025

Empowering Neurodivergent Children: Dr. Rebecca Shaffer on Emotional Regulation

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I recently interviewed Dr. Rebecca Shaffer, a clinical psychologist at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Dr. Shaffer has dedicated her career to understanding the unique challenges faced by individuals with autism and Fragile X. Join me as we delve into Dr. Shaffer’s insights on the individualized nature of intervention strategies and the transformative impact of equipping …

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Impact of NIH Funding Cuts on Biomedical Research

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the world’s largest funder of scientific research, supporting the majority of the biomedical research going on in the United States. In 2023 alone, the NIH spent more than $35 billion on almost 50,000 competitive grants to more than 300,000 researchers at more than 2,500 institutions. Unfortunately, this lifeline …

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