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Books, Articles, and Media — Disabilities

The ARC of New Jersey Newsletters 
Healthy Times: Newsletter of the Mainstreaming Medical Care Program, a medical newsletter for physicians, nurses and caregivers of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Family Advocate: Provides updates regarding important state issues that directly impact individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. For families, professionals and caring citizens.
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"When Caregivers Need the Healing." New York Times.  28 July 2014.
Saint Louis, Catherine.
Studies show that parents of children with developmental disabilities, like autism, experience depression and anxiety far more often than other parents. A study found that just six weeks of training in simple techniques led to significant reductions in stress, depression and anxiety among these parents. 
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