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Health professional talking with adolescent and their parents

Clinical Spotlight: Pediatric Psychology Program: Outpatient Consultation

The program provides provides support and interventions for children and adolescents with chronic medical conditions.
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Creativity Camp Study

Adolescents 12-17 years with depression are invited to participate in a two-week Creativity Camp.
Artwork by Moira Villiard

Minnesota Artist Featured in MIDB's Permanent Art Collection, Creativity Camp

The paintings include "A Future Honoring All Relations" and "Interconnected."
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Study Charts Changing Prevalence of Profound and Non-Profound Autism

Amy Esler PhD, and Jennifer Hall-Lande, PhD, are co-authors on the new study.
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U of M Researchers Discover New Brain Functions That Will Change Neuroscience Fundamentals

A new study published in Nature has identified previously unknown areas of the brain that could help scientists better understand and treat brain conditions including movement disorders, pain, anxiety and more.
Jersey and certified Child Life Specialists Cala Hefferan and Ann Kjolhaug recently joined the team at Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain. There, they will work together to provide social and emotional support for children and families.

New facility dog and Child Family Life team support kids at Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain

New facility dog and Child Family Life team support kids at MIDB.
Jennifer Hall-Lande, Ph.D

Talking Autism with U of M

New U of M research shows that 1 in 34, or roughly 3%, of 8-year-old children in Minnesota, have been identified with autism spectrum disorder.
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The Synapse: March 2023

March celebrates the work of child life specialists across the globe.
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Autism Awareness Month

World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated on April 2, and fosters global awareness and support for autistic individuals and their families. April is National Autism Awareness Month and represents an opportunity to promote autism awareness…
Adolescent and parent talking with a therapist

Clinical Spotlight: Adolescent Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Program

The program at MIDB offers individual and family therapy, multi-family skills group, and crisis phone coaching.