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DALLAS — Megan Howard’s oldest son is the kind of teenager who studies trigonometry purely for fun. Yet, despite his soaring intellect, he found himself paralyzed by the prospect of going to school. Every morning followed a familiar, agonizing routine. He would meticulously get dressed, only to stand frozen, ultimately refusing to step out the…
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DALLAS — Megan Howard’s son is the kind of kid who studies trigonometry for pure enjoyment. Yet, despite his advanced mathematical aptitude, he found himself facing a daily hurdle that threatened his education: he was actively avoiding school. The morning routine became a grueling emotional battle. He would carefully get dressed, walk toward the front…
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DALLAS — For Megan Howard, the daily school run had become a source of profound heartbreak. Her son, a bright and intellectually curious child who would spend his free time diving into the complexities of trigonometry for pleasure, had begun to view his middle school as an insurmountable wall. The morning routine was a struggle:…
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DALLAS — Megan Howard’s oldest son is the kind of teenager who studies trigonometry purely for fun. Yet, despite his soaring intellect, he found himself regularly avoiding the very institution designed to educate him. The morning routine followed a draining, repetitive cycle. He would carefully get dressed, walk out to the car, and then completely…
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Over the past several decades, the landscape of human communication has undergone a profound transformation. What was once a world dominated by face-to-face interactions and landline telephone calls has gradually expanded into a hybrid ecosystem of computer-mediated communication, mobile devices, and real-time messaging. Not long ago, the digital realm was widely perceived as the exclusive…
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The collaborative spirit of the occupational therapy community has once again proven to be a vital driver of clinical resource development. Following a direct request from a practitioner in Tennessee, the Occupational Therapy Toolkit has announced plans to expand its clinical coverage to include dedicated treatment guidance for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). The request originated from…
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The collaborative nature of the occupational therapy profession often hinges on the sharing of experiences, clinical observations, and the evolving needs of the patient population. This spirit of cooperation was recently highlighted when a Tennessee-based occupational therapist reached out to the creator of the Occupational Therapy Toolkit with a pointed inquiry: why was there no…
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The Occupational Therapy Toolkit, a widely utilized resource for clinicians, is set to expand its clinical guidance to include Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). This development stems from direct feedback provided by the occupational therapy community, specifically prompted by a practitioner in Tennessee who identified a critical need for dedicated resources regarding this complex, multisystemic condition. As…
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The Occupational Therapy community is a vibrant network of professionals dedicated to evidence-based practice and patient advocacy. Recently, that spirit of collaboration was highlighted when a Tennessee-based occupational therapist reached out with a poignant request. The practitioner, who works closely with patients living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), raised an important question: why did this complex,…
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By Sarah Bergenfield and reporting staff For decades, psychotherapists have utilized Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy to help clients navigate the complex landscape of their inner emotional lives. The therapeutic process typically begins with a straightforward yet demanding request: turn your attention inward, observe what you find, and designate whatever surfaces as a "part." Under…
