Therapeutic Resources Blog
For Some With Alzheimer’s, Occupational Therapy Can Bring Welcome Relief
September 17, 2013
Putting mirrors in unexpected places and keeping old photo albums handy might just make life a bit easier for people with Alzheimer's and those who live with and care for them. They're among suggestions offered by occupational therapists as ways to modify daily life as the degenerative brain disease takes its course. Read More »
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September 16, 2013
We've rounded up the 10 best recent inventions for people with disabilities. There are pragmatic inventions, such as cars designed specifically for wheelchair users; gadgets that near science fiction, such as bionic arms; and even common devices that prove helpful, such as robotic vacuum cleaners. Read More »
Speech therapy is a family affair
September 13, 2013
(United Kingdom) Kenilworth mum Vickie Shanks praises Speech and Language Therapy Service for helping her seven children, some of whom are autistic and suffer cerebral palsy Speech and language therapy has transformed the life of a Warwickshire family, and helped them come to terms with tragedy. Read More »
Smart Technology May Help Kids With Autism Learn, Communicate
September 12, 2013
Already embraced by millions for their portability and ease-of-use, new Canadian research suggests that smart technologies such as the iPad and iPod may also serve as therapeutic tools for a very specific group: children with autism. Read More »