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Society requires us to have adequate ability to perform mathematical calculations. Life events, such as buying a home or even comparing prices of item...
Society requires us to have adequate ability to perform mathematical calculations. Life events, such as buying a home or even comparing prices of item...
Motor vehicle accidents are a common cause of brain injury in teens and adults. A common concern of patients who have experienced a brain injury is th...
Time and time again, we are reminded it is important to take time to get outside. Not only is spending time good for maintaining physical health, but ...
With dyslexia being labeled as a learning disability, there are many misconceptions and myths about dyslexia. With recent research, there is more info...
Dyslexia is a lifelong learning disability. Often diagnosed in childhood, children with dyslexia have substantial difficulty with reading in compariso...
Dyslexia is classified as a learning disability that affects an individual’s ability to read, spell, write, and speak. It is often known for causing...
Parents take their children for assessments when their child is thought to have a learning disability. Too often, children are diagnosed as "fine". Th...
Administrating and supplying occupational therapy services within a school system is challenging. There are a lot of barriers to overcome that inhibit...
This is a question that gets asked often. These terms have felt for years to be interchangeable, but are they? The answer to that is, no. ...
Before diving deep into what is an intellectual disability, it is best to explain what it is not. Intellectual disabilities are not mental illnesses, ...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is more than just a behavior problem. Research has unveiled that genetic, environmental, and neuropsyc...
Aerobic exercise has been studied extensively for its physical, mental, and cognitive health benefits. Of interest is how often physical therapists ma...
Mary Ann has a voluminous amount of information to share for SLPs who work with TBI patients. In this mini segment, she discusses how and why she uses...
SLPs are involved in the recovery process of clients with different medical conditions. In acquired brain injury through a motor vehicle accident, dam...
Aphasia commonly occurs after someone experiences a stroke. When a closed head injury occurs in the left hemisphere, a person may lose the ability to ...
With dyslexia being labeled as a learning disability, there are many misconceptions and myths about dyslexia. With recent research, there is more info...
Holidays may mean a break from formal therapy sessions, but you can help your clients build their language skills even over the holiday season. Here a...
Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) is a gradual loss of language ability associated with dementia. There are 3 variants of PPA that impact speech and l...
Language is one of the ways we communicate. It is one that when it is lost it is greatly missed. Kyra's background and work with executive function sk...
Language is a complex cognitive skill that involves many regions of the brain. Stroke, brain injury, disease, developmental disabilities, and aging ca...
Language is a cognitive skill that we all use to communicate and interact with the world around us. Words are connected in meaningful patterns to form...
We use language every day to communicate thoughts, feelings, and ideas. When the ability to produce or comprehend language is lost, people find the...
Language is what helps us express ourselves and understand the world around us. When the language section of our brain gets injured, it can cause a lo...
Language is a cognitive skill that binds people together. Language allows people to communicate complex thoughts and emotions with one another. While ...
What is Language? While many complex definitions exist, language is the way that people communicate. In a language, words are connected in me...
Many experts including Dr. William Dodson estimate that children with ADHD on average receive 20,000 more negative messages than other children. The importance of giving praise can’t be overestimated. Kids with ADHD need our feedback to be motivating, inspiring, and loving. Think about praise as an underused condiment in the recipe of parenting. Take it off the shelf and pepper it into everything you do. Here are some examples of how to incorporate more specific, targeted praise for your child.
Natalie is back with some expert advice about how to work with patients who have both ADHD and a TBI. If you love this video you MUST check out her entire interview found in the expert interviews today!
Working memory is a complex cognitive function that consists of three skills: reordering, updating, and dual processing incoming information. Clinical providers and researchers are trying to better understand which working components of working memory aren’t working in youth with ADHD, as youth with ADHD are likely to struggle academically and socially. A research study by Fosco et. al (2020) revealed that children with ADHD struggle most with reordering information, but not dual processing. In this article, we discuss which working components of working memory aren’t working in youth with ADHD.
Children with autism spectrum disorder may not get enough physical activity in their daily lives. Many physical activities that children at young ages engage in are team sports, such as soccer. Children with autism spectrum disorder may have difficulty handling competitiveness, learning strategies to participate effectively, and communicating and socializing with their peers. These difficulties can cause children with an autism spectrum disorder to avoid these kinds of activities and, in turn, not get enough physical activity. Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder diagnosis often seek ways to get their child involved in a somewhat social physical activity. One activity that is conducive to children, even with developmental disabilities, is swimming. Swimming is an activity that can be done individually and in groups, making it an accessible activity for children with autism spectrum disorder as swimming is not dependent on learning specific game strategies and communicating heavily with other group participants. One study examined the efficacy of a group aquatic exercise program on a child with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis’s fitness and swimming skills. This blog post discusses the effectiveness of a group aquatic exercise program on fitness and swimming skills for children with an autism spectrum disorder.
Brain injuries are complex injuries. Heather Condello and her team of occupational therapists at Complex Injury Rehab - The Brain, Spine & Mental Health Clinic understand that. Heather and Ayushi, one of Heather's skilled OTs, sit down with Dustin and discuss how they approach brain injury. HOw they have redefined occupational therapy to help their clients get back on track and resume the occupations that bring them joy - both in their homes and remotely.
Jessica McCabe is an adult who struggled with ADHD as a child into her adulthood. After battling the impacts of ADHD in her own life, she became an ADHD educator to help people living with ADHD as well as parents, friends, teachers, and other peers understand what ADHD is and how to help. Jessica has an active YouTube channel called HowtoADHD which she runs with the help of her husband who also has ADHD.
ADHD impacts people throughout their lifespan. For children, ADHD can cause a child to have difficulty focusing during class, keeping track of assignments and their due dates, blurt out responses to questions before they have been completed, and talk excessively. ADHD can also impact children’s peer relationships. Children diagnosed with ADHD may engage in behaviors such as complaining, not following rules for activities, and not paying attention to peers in social settings. Despite pharmaceutical, behavioral, or combined therapeutic interventions, researchers have found that children with ADHD continue to struggle with peer relationships despite reported improvement of ADHD symptoms (Hoza, Gerdes, et al., 2005). In this blog post, we discuss 3 ways ADHD impacts friendships in children.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is more than just a behavior problem. Research has unveiled that genetic, environmental, and neuropsychological factors impact behaviors associated with the disorder. Here are the 5 most important things to know about ADHD.
Temple Grandin was diagnosed with autism as a child. In this Ted Talk, she explains how her brain works. Her visual processing helps her solve problems that a neurotypical brain cannot. She explains why we need different types of thinkers and how to encourage them. Understanding how different types of brains work is critical to better serve patients who may have gifts of their own.
At the age of 25, Jac den Houting was diagnosed with autism. While many parents of children worry when their child is diagnosed with autism, Jac describes it as the best thing to ever happen to her. In this talk, Jac discusses how the concepts of neurodiversity, the social model of disability, and the double empathy problem connect with her personal experience. As an activist, Jac wants to challenge and help people reshape the way they think about autism. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
For years, caregivers and loved ones of someone with autism have been searching for an understanding as to why. Why does their child or loved why, function the way they do. Until recently, researchers and clinicians only had theories. With the advancements of modern imaging, researchers and clinicians now have scientific evidence to back up their theories. With the growing body of research available on autism, here are 3 things we’ve found to be most important to know about autism and the brain:
With the advancements of technology, neuropsychological assessments have been adapted to be done on a computer. Neuropsychologists and other clinical
Society requires us to have adequate ability to perform mathematical calculations. Life events, such as buying a home or even comparing prices of item
Aerobic exercise has been studied extensively for its physical, mental, and cognitive health benefits. Of interest is how often physical therapists ma
Many experts including Dr. William Dodson estimate that children with ADHD on average receive 20,000 more negative messages than other children. The
Mary Ann has a voluminous amount of information to share for SLPs who work with TBI patients. In this mini segment, she discusses how and why she uses
Halloween: the best day of play each year for kids all across the country. How could kids not love it with dressing up, running around with friends, a
SLPs are involved in the recovery process of clients with different medical conditions. In acquired brain injury through a motor vehicle accident, dam
Motor vehicle accidents are a common cause of brain injury in teens and adults. A common concern of patients who have experienced a brain injury is th
Aphasia commonly occurs after someone experiences a stroke. When a closed head injury occurs in the left hemisphere, a person may lose the ability to
Natalie is back with some expert advice about how to work with patients who have both ADHD and a TBI. If you love this video you MUST check out her en
Working memory is a complex cognitive function that consists of three skills: reordering, updating, and dual processing incoming information. Clinical
Time and time again, we are reminded it is important to take time to get outside. Not only is spending time good for maintaining physical health, but
Children with autism spectrum disorder may not get enough physical activity in their daily lives. Many physical activities that children at young ages
Parents are often concerned about their child’s activity level, as many children do not get enough physical activity or playtime. Regular physical act
Brain injuries are complex injuries. Heather Condello and her team of occupational therapists at Complex Injury Rehab - The Brain, Spine & Mental Heal
With dyslexia being labeled as a learning disability, there are many misconceptions and myths about dyslexia. With recent research, there is more info
Love is different for everyone, and yet it is something we all desire. Each person is different and unique in their own way. Sometimes it is easy to l
Dyslexia is a lifelong learning disability. Often diagnosed in childhood, children with dyslexia have substantial difficulty with reading in compariso
Advocate and educator Dean Bragonier offer people his insight into Dyslexia in this Ted Talk. By explaining the history and understanding of the Dysle
Dyslexia is classified as a learning disability that affects an individual’s ability to read, spell, write, and speak. It is often known for causing p
Jessica McCabe is an adult who struggled with ADHD as a child into her adulthood. After battling the impacts of ADHD in her own life, she became an AD
Learning fractions is an important mathematical skill. We use fractions in professions such as life sciences and auto-mechanics, as well as everyday l
ADHD impacts people throughout their lifespan. For children, ADHD can cause a child to have difficulty focusing during class, keeping track of assignm
Holidays may mean a break from formal therapy sessions, but you can help your clients build their language skills even over the holiday season. Here a
Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) is a gradual loss of language ability associated with dementia. There are 3 variants of PPA that impact speech and l
Language is one of the ways we communicate. It is one that when it is lost it is greatly missed. Kyra's background and work with executive function sk
This will be the best, most informative 35 minutes of your day. Concussions are more frequent than many people realize. Kyra's 25 years working with T
In 1996, Vialet launched Playworks with two schools in Berkeley, California. Currently, the organization brings play and physical activities to childr
Parents take their children for assessments when their child is thought to have a learning disability. Too often, children are diagnosed as "fine". Th
Administrating and supplying occupational therapy services within a school system is challenging. There are a lot of barriers to overcome that inhibit
Language is a complex cognitive skill that involves many regions of the brain. Stroke, brain injury, disease, developmental disabilities, and aging ca
Language is a cognitive skill that we all use to communicate and interact with the world around us. Words are connected in meaningful patterns to form
Concussions impact all aspects of a child’s life. Kyra’s background in neurotrauma has set her apart in her field. Kyra explains how and why she care
We use language every day to communicate thoughts, feelings, and ideas. When the ability to produce or comprehend language is lost, people find the
Language is what helps us express ourselves and understand the world around us. When the language section of our brain gets injured, it can cause a lo
Language is a cognitive skill that binds people together. Language allows people to communicate complex thoughts and emotions with one another. While
An eHelper is a person who serves as a facilitator for telepractice delivered therapy. The eHelper serves to eliminate the barriers that inhibit a stu
Temple Grandin was diagnosed with autism as a child. In this Ted Talk, she explains how her brain works. Her visual processing helps her solve problem
This is a question that gets asked often. These terms have felt for years to be interchangeable, but are they? The answer to that is, no. Ref
Before diving deep into what is an intellectual disability, it is best to explain what it is not. Intellectual disabilities are not mental illnesses,
At the age of 25, Jac den Houting was diagnosed with autism. While many parents of children worry when their child is diagnosed with autism, Jac descr
For years, caregivers and loved ones of someone with autism have been searching for an understanding as to why. Why does their child or loved why, fun
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is more than just a behavior problem. Research has unveiled that genetic, environmental, and neuropsyc
Many children struggle to learn and understand mathematics. Current math instruction focuses on memorizing abstract rules. While knowledge of mathemat
Real Advice From a Real Therapist We spoke with Kyra Minichan, head therapist of The Cognitive Emporium on how parents, teachers, and therapists ca
What is Language? While many complex definitions exist, language is the way that people communicate. In a language, words are connected in me