NCSS

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NCSS Leaders Present at National Psychiatry Conference
NCSS leaders presented at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Annual Meeting. Learn More
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October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month
People with Down syndrome can lead long, happy, and healthy lives! Learn More
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October 10 is World Mental Health Day
The theme of mental health at work aligns with the biopsychosocial approach to mental wellness used across the START network. Learn More
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Social Media: No Replacement for Accessible, In-Person Connection
One risk, often disguised as a benefit, is the way social media and technology can be confused as a replacement for accessible, in-person spaces. Learn More
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International Day of Play is June 11
Everyone loves to have fun, but we often underestimate the importance of play in our everyday lives, including the lives of kids with disabilities. Learn More
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Reflections on Resilience at SNTI 2024
Resilience is not just a personal trait; it is a communal process - as we learned at the 2024 START National Training Institute in Philadelphia. Learn More