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...
by speakeasymin | Nov 17, 2025 | News, Occupational Therapy
Some positive healthcare news! Congress just revived Medicare’s telehealth waivers—after letting them lapse during a messy spending fight and 42-day shutdown—so occupational therapy can keep happening virtually through January 31, 2026, with retroactive reimbursement...
by speakeasymin | Sep 18, 2025 | News, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
At Camp Rock in Oaks, Pennsylvania, kids are proving that a little difference doesn’t slow them down one bit. Designed by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for children with hand and arm differences, the camp is all about learning adaptive rock climbing,...
by speakeasymin | Aug 28, 2025 | Occupational Therapy
“I long to accomplish a great and noble task; but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble.”— Helen Keller Making progress is hard. But each small step is a great accomplishment. To all the patients and occupational therapy...
by speakeasymin | Apr 18, 2025 | Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy (OT) plays a crucial role in helping individuals of all ages lead independent, fulfilling lives by promoting the development, recovery, or maintenance of daily living and work skills. This holistic approach is particularly beneficial for people...
by speakeasymin | Apr 11, 2025 | Occupational Therapy
Each April, AOTA is a rallying force bringing occupational therapy practitioners, educators, students, and supporters together to celebrate OT Month, a commemorative campaign that is anchored in both honoring the profession and driving awareness about it. In 2025, our...
