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Press Release To
Introduce Joshua University
For release: January 13, 2010
Today, Becky Ottinger announced the opening of the online Joshua University, a
series of courses designed to teach participants various aspects of pediatric
neurological disorders.
Read The Press Release>>
Becky Interviewed by the
Kansas City Star
For release: February 25, 2009
Article By James A. Fussell, Kansas City Star
Recently, Executive Director Becky Ottinger sat down with KC Star reporter Jim
Fussell to discuss the founding and operations of the Joshua Center.
Read The Summary>>
Read the full article>>
Mental Activity May
Affect Autism-Linked Genes
For release: July 11, 2008
Article By David Brown of the Washington Post
According to an article in the Washington Post by David Brown, a new study
suggests that altering ill children's experiences may affect Autism-linked
genes.
New research suggests that some cases of autism arise from defects in genes that
can be turned on or off by mental activity, a finding that sheds light on the
devastating condition and might eventually lead to strategies to treat it. ...
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Pork Out 2008 Registration Now
Open
For release: July 3, 2008
Forecast Bright For Annual Charity Event
This is one of the most fun charity events in Kansas City. This year, Joshua
management
anticipates the event will surpass previous years with great food, music provided
by Absolute Entertainment and silent and live auction items donated by area
businesses and retailers. Go to the Pork Out section of this
site for more information.
New Program Announced -
Wonderful Wednesdays
For release: May 23, 2008
Four One-Day Field Trips in July
This summer, Joshua Center kids will be treated to four, one-day field trips on
Wednesdays in July. Trip destinations are Kansas City Zoo (July 9), Science City
at Union Station (July 16), Deanna Rose Farm (July 23), and Paradise Park (July
30). Participants will pay $55 for each day or a discounted fee of $195 for all
four days. The fee includes attraction admission and lunch. Depending on
the success of this year's pilot program, it is expected that it will become an
annual event. For more information, consult the "Wonderful
Wednesday" section of this site or call Sarah at (813) 763-7605.
New Doctor to Treat Joshua
Patients
For release: March 10, 2008
Award-winning Doctor of Psychiatry Approved By Joshua
Dr. Mary Beth Arms has been added to the list of medical professionals now
approved by the Joshua Center. She served her internship at the University of
Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and her residency in psychiatry at the
Menninger Foundation in 1992. She graduated as the top resident doctor receiving
the prestigious Laughlin award. She has been on staff at the Menninger Clinic,
TriCounty Mental Health, Crittenton Hospital, St. Luke's and has worked with
both children and adults. She is Board Certified in Psychiatry.
More information on Dr. Arms>>
2008 Conference Held at
Kauffman Center
For release: April 01, 2008
Successful Meeting - Over 110 Attend
A successful 2008 Conference, "Creating Successful Interventions" was held in
Kansas City at the Kauffman Center yesterday with over 110 in attendance.
Speakers included: Jack Southwick, M.S.W., renowned author and expert on the
behaviors associated with neurological disorders; Mike Sumler, LMFT, family
counselor; Becky Ottinger, Executive Director and founder of the Joshua Center;
and Dr. Mary Beth Arms, psychiatrist who provides medical evaluations and
medication management for children with neurological disorders. Conference
details will follow soon.
Study Tracks Brain Development
- JCN Article 051807 ok
For release: May 18, 2007
NIH Study Tracks Brain Development in Some 500 Children
The study will provide researchers with a reference point for how the normal
brain develops, so that they can better understand what goes wrong in children
who have brain abnormalities...
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Study on Deep Brain Stimulation for TS Patients
- JCN Article 060007 ok
Study start: June, 2007
This study will evaluate the therapeutic effect of the high frequency bilateral
stimulation of GPI in severe forms..
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Scientists Identify Stem Cell
- JCN Article 062807 ok
For release: June 28, 2007
Scientists Identify a Mouse Embryonic Stem Cell More Like Our
Own
Scientists have discovered a new type of mouse embryonic stem cell that is the
closest counterpart yet to human embryonic stem (ES) cells...
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Hypersensitivity and Tourette
- JCN Article 080006 ok
For release: August, 2006
Comparing how strength of a sensation feels in TS patients compared to healthy
volunteers.
This study will investigate how the sensitivity to touch and smell in patients
with Tourette syndrome (TS) may differ from that of people without TS. TS is a
neurological disorder that...
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Lack
of "Know-How" Versus Lack of Social Interest - JCN Article 110007
Impairment in social functioning is a central feature of ASD
and is well documented in the literature (Attwood, 1998;
Rogers, 2000). Typical social skill deficits include
difficulties with: reciprocity, initiating interactions,
maintaining eye contact, sharing enjoyment, empathy, and
inferring the interests of others (APA, 1994). The cause of
these skill deficits varies, ranging from...
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