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At Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital in Nashville, the newest piece of mobility equipment is a 3D-printed wheelchair—built layer by layer by a gaming and technology specialist who had never set out to design a wheelchair at all. That detail matters. It is a small sign of a much bigger shift happening in pediatric care:…
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WASHINGTON — Educators, therapists, and parents are increasingly turning to a social-emotional learning concept known as "The Size of the Problem" to help children navigate daily challenges, build resilience, and develop critical executive functioning skills. Designed to bridge the gap between emotional responses and actual situations, the strategy teaches children to evaluate the magnitude of…
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Beneath the polished surface of internalized ableism, a fundamental truth remains hidden from the mechanics of modern industrial society: no one genuinely wants to be seen and heard by the masses. Instead, people prefer to be understood and loved deeply by a few, while naturally holding a desire to love, support, and help one another.…
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After four decades of working as a psychotherapist, I have participated in my fair share of communication skills training seminars and workshops, learning a great deal from the various frameworks introduced over the years. Yet, through decades of clinical practice, I have repeatedly noticed a vital element that is frequently missing from standard communication toolkits.…
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On the occasion of World Health Day 2025, celebrated under the resonant theme “Healthier beginnings, hopeful futures,” more than 100 global offices of the World Health Organization (WHO) have mobilized to launch wide-ranging public advocacy actions. Working in close collaboration with Member States, grassroots communities, dedicated health workers, partner and donor agencies, and civil society…
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN — The Children’s Defense Fund-Minnesota (CDF-MN), the local branch of the renowned national child advocacy organization, is set to host its annual "A Celebration of Joy" event. This gathering is designed to honor remarkable Minnesota changemakers while simultaneously uplifting the broader community and reflecting a spirit of profound hope, resilience, and collective action…
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A grueling leg day at the gym is often defined by the familiar struggle of pushing through the final, burning repetitions while fatigue sets in. However, a surprising new study suggests that the key to unlocking better athletic performance might not be found in a shaker bottle or a pre-workout supplement, but rather in the…
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For generations, the popular understanding of the human brain has been framed by a compelling but increasingly contested narrative: a struggle between the cold, calculated logic of the "higher" brain and the primal, impulsive urges of the "lizard brain." This metaphor suggests that our evolutionary journey involved stacking sophisticated, rational layers—like the neocortex—atop an ancient,…
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For many professionals in the field of occupational therapy, the decision to specialize in geriatric care is more than just a career move; it is a commitment to one of the most rewarding and impactful demographics in modern healthcare. As the global population shifts, with the over-65 age cohort emerging as the largest and fastest-growing…
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In the evolving field of speech-language pathology, the challenge of teaching complex social communication skills has long been a hurdle for practitioners and families alike. Recognizing the need for a more structured, neurodiversity-affirming approach, a new suite of comprehensive communication curriculums has been introduced to provide therapists and educators with a clear, logical pathway for…
