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The production company behind "Keeping up with the Kardashians" and other reality television staples will debut a new documentary series following young adults with Down syndrome. The six-episode series "Born This Way" will air on A&E Network starting Dec. 8 at 10 p.m. ET.----- I am anxious to see this show! I hope they portray it in a way that isn't dramatic and fake like all the other reality tv shows. I feel this show has to opportunity to show people more into the life of someone who lives with a disability! I know I'll be watching...anyone else?

Great list of tools from the AOTA that we can use for pediatric and geriatric patients. Even better, we can find them at the dollar store. Stock up on your next trip :)

As therapist we will probably have these awesome ideas on things we could do in therapy but are limited to a budget. Here are a bunch of therapy tools we can use that are super cheap!!

Quick resource for average ROM measurements.

Interesting information and such a proactive treatment for clients at home! Yoga can help to relieve arthritis pain by creating more mobility in the joints and flexibility in the muscles around the joints. While pain should be respected, this article does point out the "use it or lose it" idea. Not to mention the other benefits Yoga would offer, such as deep breathing to reduce stress.

This is a very good video demonstrating median nerve gliding. I found this very interesting because I have been told I have problems with my nerves in the same area. I am starting to wonder if this is something I may benefit from.

Very helpful video! I am gonna try it. I have alot of neck pain anyway, and I think this may help me? If not, maybe I will at least get a good stretch out of it. :)

Kim Treanor, an occupational therapist at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, shares advice and tips for anyone experiencing cancer-related fatigue

we have discussed how standing at a desk may be healthier for a worker that is on the computer for the work day. here is a video of a device that adds more benefits to having a standing work space.

we have discussed some abut making work spaces more ergonomic for people who sit at a desk for the entire work day. Here is a video of an ergonomic desk that interacts with the user.

Immobilizing your hand at night can be very crucial for some patients. I thought this website on how to make a homemade splint was very interesting and quite simple to make. I would recommend asking the doctor or therapist before using it, But some people prefer to do for themselves and this could be a good thing for that. Also you could incorporate the splint making in an actual therapeutic activity.

So this is a more broad link but I love it! It shows multiple jokes about stress that should actually make you laugh! It is the middle of the semester now and I feel like we could all use a good laugh and some stress relief! So why not both at the same time?? Just take a look!