Therapeutic Resources Blog
WSU biomedical students create therapeutic speech development toy for kids with auditory disabilitie
September 28, 2015
Hearing loss is one of the most common birth defects, with more than 12,000 children in the United States affected each year. Three students in Wichita State University's biomedical engineering program recognized this issue and designed their senior project to create a therapeutic toy to provide early intervention therapy for children with auditory disabilities. Read More »
‘Diagnostic Substitution’ Drives Autism Spike
September 25, 2015
Studies find increase in disorder’s prevalence is at least in part due to changes in diagnosing Read More »
Speech therapy can prevent a lifetime of struggles, so why are kids waiting so long for it?
September 24, 2015
Speech therapy can prevent a lifetime of struggles, but an early start is crucial. So why are Ontario kids waiting months, even years, for publicly funded help? Read More »
Intensive therapy programs help treat Parkinson’s patients
September 23, 2015
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. While most recognize the onset of Parkinson’s by tremors, some people just experience stiffness and the slowing of movement, according to Mayo Clinic. Learn how patients are learning alleviate these symptoms through intensive therapy. Read More »