Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness Day is October 16, 2026, and this year’s theme is “Together for DLD.” RADLD describes DLD as a hidden but common disability that affects approximately 1 in 14 people and can impact understanding and use of language. RADLD DLD can be easy to miss. A child may be bright, social, […]

National Case Management Week is October 12-18, 2026, and this year CMSA is emphasizing reconnecting, recognizing, reigniting, and rising together in celebration of the profession. Case Management Society of America But what exactly does a case manager do? For many families, the answer isn’t always obvious. Case managers often work behind the scenes, helping turn […]

October is International AAC Awareness Month. The observance began in 2007 and is now recognized around the world to increase awareness of augmentative and alternative communication and the many ways people communicate. ISAAC’s 2026 theme is “AAC in Everyday Life: Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond.” ISAAC Here’s a question we’d like to change: “Can they talk?” […]

October is National ADHD Awareness Month—a time to increase understanding of ADHD, challenge misconceptions, and highlight the many ways people with ADHD can thrive with the right support. ADHD is often reduced to one simple question: “Can you pay attention?” But ADHD is much more complicated than that. For many children, teens, and adults, the […]

We take our cars in for routine maintenance. We get our teeth cleaned. We go for annual physicals. We exercise to keep our bodies strong. But here’s something we don’t always think about: What are we doing to keep our communication and cognitive skills working as well as possible? That’s where a speech-language pathologist can […]

A concussion can be one of the most misunderstood injuries because, from the outside, everything may look fine. There may be no cast, no visible wound, and no obvious physical limitation. Someone may be walking, talking, and going about their day while quietly struggling with memory, concentration, fatigue, vision, communication, or emotional regulation. That’s one […]

Healthcare can be complicated. Multiple appointments. Multiple providers. New medications. Changing recommendations. Therapy exercises. Follow-up instructions. For individuals managing chronic conditions or recovering from an injury, keeping everything organized can feel like a full-time job. That’s why communication is one of the most important pieces of patient safety. World Patient Safety Day, observed September 17, […]

When you hear the word rehabilitation, what comes to mind? Exercises? Recovery after an injury? Learning to walk again? While those things can absolutely be part of rehabilitation, rehabilitation is so much bigger. National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, September 14-20, 2026, is an opportunity to recognize the professionals who help people rebuild skills, develop new strategies, […]

Imagine having something you really want to say—but your mouth doesn’t seem to know how to make the words come out the way you planned. You know the word. You know what you mean. But saying it accurately is difficult. For children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), this can be part of everyday life. […]

Pain doesn’t always stay in one place. Over time, persistent pain can begin affecting sleep, movement, concentration, work, relationships, hobbies, and even the routines that once made daily life feel manageable. Someone may stop cooking because standing hurts. They may stop playing with their children because getting down on the floor is uncomfortable. They may […]