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To Every Speech Therapist: We See You
As Speech Therapy Month comes to a close, I just wanted to take a moment to remind SLPs and SLPAs that the work you do truly matters — even when it feels overlooked. Most people don’t realize how much life depends on communication until communication becomes difficult, which is exactly why speech therapy plays such an important role across every stage of life.
From helping patients reconnect after stroke, to supporting AAC communication, swallowing safety, cognition, and pediatric development, speech therapists do far more than most people realize. This blog is a reminder that your work is seen, appreciated, and genuinely life-changing — even in the small moments that often go unnoticed.
JUNE HEALTH SPOTLIGHT
Celebrating awareness & advocacy this month.
June is a time to spotlight inclusion, resilience, and support across communities. This month, we’re recognizing:
🧠 Aphasia Awareness Month – raising understanding of language impairments often caused by stroke or brain injury.
🧍 Men’s Health Month – promoting preventive care, mental wellness, and overall well-being in men and boys.
💛 Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month – shedding light on this rare neuromuscular disorder that affects communication and mobility.
☀️ PTSD Awareness Month – increasing support for individuals living with post-traumatic stress.
🎗️ Cancer Survivors Month – honoring the strength and stories of those navigating life after a cancer diagnosis.
Let’s continue to support, educate, and advocate—together.

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OT, PT, ST: What’s the Difference?
Rehab therapy is a team effort—but each discipline brings something unique to the table. Whether you’re new to the field or just need a refresher, here’s a quick breakdown of what makes each role essential in patient care.

Occupational Therapy (OT)
Primary Focus: Functional independence during self-care, cognitive skills, fine motor coordination
Settings: Hospitals, outpatient, schools, SNFs, home health
Key Areas: Adaptive equipment, sensory integration, mental health, upper extremity rehab
Goal: Help patients regain or build daily life skills to live as independently as possible

Speech Therapy (ST)
Primary Focus: Communication, swallowing, cognition, speech-language development
Settings: Schools, hospitals, rehab, private practice, home health
Key Areas: Aphasia, dysphagia, articulation, AAC, voice therapy
Goal: Improve communication, safety, and cognitive communication for daily functioning

Physical Therapy (PT)
Primary Focus: Movement, strength, balance, mobility, pain management
Settings: Acute care, outpatient ortho, inpatient rehab, SNFs
Key Areas: Gait training, manual therapy, orthopedic rehab, exercise prescription
Goal: Restore physical function and prevent future injury through movement-based interventions
BEHIND THE RESOURCES

I’m Noun, an Occupational Therapy Assistant who’s been right there in the middle of packed caseloads, progress notes, and the never-ending search for quick answers. I created this space to share the kind of tools I always needed—but couldn’t find.
Everything here is built to help you work smarter, support your clients better, and spend less time second-guessing.
My Latest Posts
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- 18. Rehab Productivity Simplified: Save Time, See Results

- 19. 10 Common Physical Therapy Myths (and the Truth About How PT Really Works)

- 15. From Brain Fog to Focus: Cognitive Rehab Strategies from the Therapy Team

- 14. Men’s Health Month: Why Men Need Rehab Therapy Too (& How to Help Them Engage)

- 13. Understanding Aphasia and Alzheimer’s: Rehab Therapy for Communication Loss

- 12. How SLP, OT, and PT Work Together: Interdisciplinary Rehab for Stronger Patient Recovery

- 11. #SwallowTok? How Dysphagia Awareness is Trending Online

- 10. What Is AAC? Why It’s Life-Changing for So Many

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