Many people take talking and other communication skills for granted. Yet, for some kids, forming the words they want to say can be a struggle. Unfortunately, as kids struggle to express themselves, they sometimes get frustrated and close themselves off, limiting their communication even more.

Whether you're job-seeking or settled in your position, it's easy to get stressed out. Long hours at work coupled with the rigors of life all too often lead to a decrease in self-care. And neglecting to take care of yourself can take a toll on your health and your overall productivity.

Most people will take a day off work when they are physically sick. Many people, though, are reluctant to take a mental health day. They are afraid how others will view them if their colleagues know that they took the day off for this reason.

With summer upon us, kids want to have fun, and sometimes academics, including speech therapy, get pushed to the side. Fortunately, there are several things you can do this summer to ensure that your child's therapy needs are met.

There is much power behind a sincere smile. It's been proven that smiling is contagious. And it is certainly one of the first displays of emotion that an infant shows that elicits a powerful response to the recipients. Success magazine reports that when you are around happy and smiling people, you involuntarily begin imitating their actions and attitudes. Once you begin to mimic these behaviors, you in turn begin to have an emotional response as well resulting in an elevated mood.

Every parent wants their child to be accepted and to succeed. Unfortunately, for many parents of children with disabilities, their children face prejudices and stereotypes. Sometimes, because of their disabilities, they may not have the same opportunities as their peers.

Quick, what’s the body part that causes the most pain? You might guess the back, the neck, the ankles, or the feet. If so, you would be wrong. The fascia is actually the cause of the most pain in the body. Unfortunately, unless you are a physical therapist or otherwise work with the muscles and tissues in the human body, you may have never even heard of fascia.

Mentoring relationships are important for the mentor as well as the mentee. Unfortunately, finding and building the right connection can often take time. If you are looking to build a mentoring relationship, whether as a mentor or as a mentee, you have several options.

Social media often gets a bad rap for feeding people's depression and other mental and emotional health issues. After all, reading about your friends' great jobs or all the things that appear to be going wonderfully in their lives can make you feel depressed about how you feel your own life is lacking. A recently introduced Facebook app, though, may change the way people view the relationship between social media and mental health.

If you are looking to hire an occupational therapist for your company, on the surface, it may seem that hiring someone with experience is the best decision. The person knows how to do the work. They have worked in the field for years. The training process would be minimal. A newly graduated OT, though, might be the best addition to your company for several reasons.