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iPad apps open new world for special-needs children

For some, the iPad may be a pricey toy. For others, it's a relatively low-cost means of treatment for special-needs children. According to GigaOM, "The iPad is a recognized tool of therapy for

Smartphone apps serve as 'electronic therapist' for mental health patients

Mental health professionals are excited about a series of smartphone apps that can help them keep up with patients between therapy sessions and support patients when the therapist isn't around. "It

SPOTLIGHT: Mobile apps for delivering cognitive therapy

For people with mental health conditions, help can't come soon enough when there's a perceived crisis, and the added stress can lead to elevated risk for heart disease. Cognitive behavioral therapy

CT may require health plans to offer autism coverage

Right now, few states require that health plans cover the diagnosis and treatment of autism, which typically leaves parents with huge financial burdens. In Connecticut, however, the state is close to