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This summer, the College of Health Professions at Towson University, in Towson, MD, will open the Institute for Well-Being for students and the community. The institute will partner with health and community organizations and serve people of all ages.
The new institute will comprise four centers: the Center for Adults with Autism; the Speech, Language and Hearing Center; the Wellness Center; and the Occupational Therapy Center.
"By establishing the Institute for Well-Being under one roof, we will strengthen partnerships between the university and surrounding communities while enhancing student education and experience," said dean Charlotte Exner, PhD. "The institute will offer clinical, health promotion and interprofessional instruction to our students in the health professions."
Part of the institute space will include a 1,500-square foot model apartment that is fully accessible to be used to help adults with autism and others with cognitive and physical challenges address life skills while educating students in their professional roles. A therapeutic program for children with speech, language or sensory motor needs will offer state-of-the-art services, including a playground with specialized equipment.
New and expanded outreach programs include the Comprehensive Cancer Wellness program, designed to improve functional capacity to a person's pre-diagnosis level, and the Stroke Survivor's Support and Education group.
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