While all students have distinct learning styles, those with autism spectrum disorders have a demonstrable need for additional support in the classroom. ASD students require greater understanding and patience from teachers, as well as specific tools, techniques, and autism-friendly environments to help them learn and thrive. Let’s briefly review some of the evidence-based interventions that…
Efficient use of the planet’s resources is a way that individuals and industry can contribute to a sustainable future. By focusing our efforts on energy efficiency, we can reduce pollution, preserve our finite natural resources, and save money. Myriad technologies and practices are fueling more responsible energy use for businesses and consumers alike. Let’s review…
Most people, regardless of their profession, have probably heard of HIPAA through their interactions with healthcare professionals or those of their loved ones. For those outside the healthcare field, HIPAA is often shorthand for patient privacy, but what does HIPAA mean for a nurse? Having a sufficient understanding of HIPAA is critical to your nursing…
Addiction can take many forms, and not all are harmful. Consider reading, crafting, or exercising: popular hobbies that people spend countless hours on, all of which release dopamine, the “feel good” hormone—not unlike some drugs we could mention. There is, however, one pastime that’s often criticized for its addictive qualities and negative impact on mental…
When COVID-19 struck in 2020, the world as we knew it was thrown into complete chaos. Suddenly, many of us couldn’t leave our homes to complete simple tasks like grocery shopping or even taking a walk. Countless parents became tutors to their children, who were learning via Zoom calls. And when someone showed symptoms of…
When we think of summertime, we often reminisce on memories of summers past—enjoying a respite from the heat in the local swimming hole, chasing after the ice cream truck for a red, white, and blue “firecracker” popsicle, and taking part in seasonal celebrations, like family gatherings on the Fourth of July. But summer wasn’t always…
Cooking the books. Creative accounting. Embezzlement. These are phrases commonly used to describe accounting fraud. But what exactly does that phrase mean? Accounting fraud is the deliberate misrepresentation of financial statements to conceal corporate transactions or fabricate a misleading picture of financial stability. A study shared by Thomson Reuters showed that each year, about 41%…
“Knowledge itself is power.” –Francis Bacon, British philosopher and author Reading and writing are foundational skills with which everyone, regardless of their socioeconomic background or future ambitions, must be equipped. Here we’ll look at how literacy is linked to an individual’s socioeconomic status and potential, as well as statistics that support these connections. These Literacy…
Paperless paychecks have been around since the 1970s, allowing employers to electronically transfer wages into employees’ accounts on payday. Direct deposit, or ACH (Automated Clearing House), saves the time and effort of rushing to a brick-and-mortar bank location and waiting in line to deposit a check before the bank closes. It’s an early example of…
When we consider a healthcare professional’s role in the patient experience, we might be inclined to picture a patient-facing individual such as a nurse or a patient care technician. These professionals have an incalculably beneficial effect on patients’ health and well-being. But apart from having the proper skills and disposition required to do their jobs…