by speakeasymin | Apr 20, 2026 | News, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
The CDC’s updated developmental milestones are reshaping how therapists identify and respond to early childhood delays—sparking both optimism and concern across the field. For SLPs, PTs and OTs, these changes go beyond simple checklist updates, influencing when and...
by speakeasymin | Mar 20, 2026 | Developmental Therapy, Motivation, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson Mandela The quote “It always seems impossible until it’s done” by Nelson Mandela highlights how our perception of difficulty often exaggerates the limits of what we can achieve. When we face challenges, they can...
by speakeasymin | Mar 5, 2026 | News, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, highlighting that 1 in 345 children are diagnosed with CP and millions of people live with it worldwide. The campaign encourages people to help raise awareness, support research, and promote a more inclusive world. Five main...
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 | 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...
