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The Therapy Connection

Insights, tips and ideas from the Therapprove Team, our partners and the industry as a whole.

Behavior/ Occupational/ Physical/ Speech Therapist: What does it take to be one?

Have you thought about what is required for your child’s behavior, physical, occupational or speech therapist to practice in their field? They all need to earn graduate degrees at minimum and many others go on to acquire a doctoral degree…

How to Know if your Child could Benefit from Speech Therapy

Seeing a child display language is a highly anticipated and celebrated milestone for many families. Language, after all, is the mutually accepted way of how we communicate with each other. It fosters clearer mutual expression between parents and children than…

Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy are Actually Different: Find Out if

If you are confused about the difference between physical therapists (PT) and occupational therapists (OT), you are not alone. Many misconceptions exist about their scope of work, such as: PT treats lower extremities; OT addresses upper extremities PT manages gross…

5 Parent-Approved Pointers in Selecting a Pediatric Therapist for your Child

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The Gift of the Medicaid Waiver*

“One dollar and eighty-seven cents…that was all…and the next day would be Christmas.” Nearly 2 years since my wife applied for a Medicaid waiver, we finally received a letter confirming that we were moving up in the queue. Maybe if…

Costs of Therapy – With and Without Insurance

When parents first begin to research therapies for their children, the costs can seem overwhelming. Not only for the therapy sessions themselves, but also for ancillary costs such as time off work and transportation. Let’s take a look at what…

Family Caregivers of Children with Disabilities: Stress is Real (Part 1)

Make no mistake, having a child with an intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) can bring unexpected joy. It can also strengthen family bonds, faith and altruistic aspirations. On the other hand, it can cause additional stress that is decidedly life-altering.…