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At the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital in Nashville, the newest and perhaps most revolutionary piece of mobility equipment is a custom-built, 3D-printed wheelchair. Crafted layer by layer by a hospital gaming and technology specialist, the device represents an unexpected breakthrough born from a professional who initially set out to design toys and entertainment rather…
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In classrooms, therapy clinics, and family living rooms, adults are increasingly turning to a social-emotional learning framework known as the "Size of the Problem" to help children make sense of everyday challenges. Developed as a practical tool for strengthening executive functioning and self-regulation, the approach teaches children how to categorize the scale of an obstacle…
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Underneath the surface of internalised ableism, a quiet truth persists: no one truly wants to be seen and heard by the masses. Instead, people prefer to be understood and loved deeply by a few, while naturally harbouring the desire to love and help others. According to cultural commentators and neurodivergent advocates, this fundamental yearning is…
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Wisdom has a way of intercepting us when we least expect it. For one clinical psychologist practicing in Cambridge, Massachusetts, a moment of profound reflection began on a busy urban thoroughfare, mere feet from a park bench temporarily requisitioned as a home by a local homeless man. Scrawled across a piece of cardboard was a…
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GENEVA — Marking its 77th anniversary on April 7, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO), alongside Member States, international partners, and civil society organizations, launched an unprecedented wave of global advocacy for World Health Day. Dedicated this year to the theme "Healthier beginnings, hopeful futures," the worldwide mobilization brought together more than 100 WHO country…
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A grueling leg day at the gym is often viewed as a test of sheer willpower, requiring intense physical output and mental fortitude. However, according to a recent study published in Frontiers in Physiology, the key to unlocking extra repetitions may not lie in a new supplement or an expensive piece of equipment, but in…
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Regular exercise has long been hailed as a cornerstone of physical health, celebrated for its ability to strengthen the heart, build muscle, and manage weight. However, compelling new research from Victoria University (VU) suggests that the benefits of staying active may extend far deeper, potentially serving as a vital shield for the aging brain against…
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For occupational therapists, the decision to specialize in geriatric care is more than a career move; it is an entry into one of the most dynamic and rapidly expanding sectors of modern healthcare. As the global demographic landscape shifts, with the population of individuals aged 65 and older representing the fastest-growing cohort worldwide, the role…
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The global landscape of hearing healthcare could be on the verge of a profound transformation, driven by three enterprising students at McMaster University. Faced with the staggering financial barriers that prevent millions of people from accessing necessary hearing assistance, Arish Shahab, Aaron Yu, and Ramin Syed have founded a promising startup known as Amano. Their…
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Educators, pediatric occupational therapists, and vision specialists have a new array of curated resources designed to address foundational visual processing challenges in children. A comprehensive round-up of specialized workbooks and therapy tools has been highlighted to support visual perception, visual motor integration, and ocular motor control in school, clinic, and home environments. From foundational visual…
