by Leigh Harter In the realm of advanced medical treatments, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) emerges as a beacon of hope, offering a multifaceted approach to healing various conditions. The science behind HBOT lies in its ability to saturate the body with increased levels of oxygen, promoting accelerated healing and recovery. It disrupts the cycle of
by Kaylee Torok Mealtime is crucial for children’s overall health, development, and quality of life. Many people mistakenly believe that mealtime problems are solely behavioral, but underlying physiological concerns may be at play. These issues can take the form of spillage, ‘feeding the floor,’ using hands instead of utensils, slouching, food refusal, spitting, coughing, gagging,
by Paige Syjut Have you heard of Rock Steady Boxing? It’s okay, most people haven’t. Rock Steady Boxing is a non-contact boxing program that was designed to slow the progression of both motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease through high-intensity physical exercise, motor skill learning, transitional movements, cognitive engagement, and community support. Since its
by Sarah Reeves “…make sure to really pay attention to these things because in just a few months, you’ll be out in your externship sites as a student and you’re going to want to do well,” my professor had told us, minutes before ending our neurogenic language and cognitive disorders class in late February of
As a speech language pathologist, one of the requirements to maintain certification is to receive continuing education. Coming out of graduate school, I felt so unprepared since there are a variety of areas we treat-cognition, apraxia, dysphagia, aphasia, etc. I was often exposed to professionals sharing information to “register for this course” to learn more
While there are many animals, including horses, miniature pigs, rabbits, birds, etc., this blog post will be targeted specifically toward dogs. Distinguishing the Difference: There is a difference between a service animal, therapy animal, and emotional support animal. A service animal is trained to help people with disabilities such as visual impairments, mental illnesses, seizure disorders, diabetes,
by Kaylee Torok In May 2017, a life-altering event happened in my life. I woke up in the middle of the night and I was suddenly unable to hear out of my right ear. Thinking I just got up too fast and my equilibrium was off, I sat down in bed waiting a couple of
Is your child not yet talking? Does your child have difficulty playing with other people? Does he/she have difficulty communicating with others? Is it hard for your child to engage in shared reading or understand what was read in a story? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, you’ll want to continue reading
By Kaylee Torok Have you or a loved one experienced a stroke or head injury and now have difficulty communicating? Along with all of the challenges a stroke or head injury can bring, having trouble finding your words or understanding others can lead to frustration. All too often we see this frustration lead to reduced
Often the cost of having a baby can be burdensome and there are SO MANY toys on the market, it is hard to sift through and know which ones are worth the cost. Here are a list of our most used, interactive toys for that newborn stage and why we love them-many are inexpensive or
