by speakeasymin | Feb 13, 2026 | News, Occupational Therapy
Congress passed a new legislative package on February 3 that extends Medicare telehealth waivers through the end of 2027, allowing occupational therapy practitioners to keep providing services remotely after a brief lapse caused by budget negotiations and a partial...
by speakeasymin | Feb 9, 2026 | Motivation, Physical Therapy
“The Body Achieves What the Mind Believes” reflects the idea that mindset strongly influences performance and outcomes. When someone truly believes they can improve, succeed, or overcome challenges, that belief shapes their motivation, focus, and resilience — which in...
by speakeasymin | Jan 29, 2026 | News, Speech Therapy
Childhood apraxia of speech is a motor speech disorder that makes it challenging for children to plan and coordinate the precise movements needed for clear speech. Kids with this condition often know what they want to say but struggle to produce the words correctly,...
by speakeasymin | Jan 16, 2026 | Physical Therapy
In this informative podcast presented by the American Physical Therapy Association, ethics leaders explore how the Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession was developed and what it means for the field. The updated code took effect on Jan. 1, 2026. Members...
by speakeasymin | Jan 10, 2026 | ABA Therapy, Developmental Therapy, Motivation, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Ora Ruggles reminds us that true healing goes beyond activity or technique. Engaging the hands may occupy the body, but it is connection, meaning, and compassion that engage the heart. When care reaches the emotional and human core of a person—acknowledging their...