Ridge Zeller Therapy

03/17/2026

03/12/2026

We’re excited to be at the ArSHA Annual Convention 2026 March 27–28 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Mesa!

If you’re attending, make sure to stop by our booth to say hello, connect with our team, and pick up one of our newly designed SLP tote bags while supplies last. 👜

Don’t miss Thomas Healy, BA, SLPA, presenting “Securing Services for Neurodiverse Family Members,” where he’ll share practical strategies for navigating systems and advocating for neurodiverse individuals and their families.

We’re also hiring!
Stop by our booth to learn about career opportunities, meet our team, and discover how you can grow your impact as a speech-language professional.
We can’t wait to connect with you at ArSHA!

03/11/2026

We’re excited to share that one of our own talented therapists, Thomas Healy, BA, SLPA, will be presenting at the 2026 Arizona Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention! His session, “Securing Services for Neurodiverse Family Members,” highlights strategies for navigating systems and advocating for meaningful supports for neurodiverse individuals and their families.

We’re proud to have such an esteemed clinician representing Ridge Zeller Therapy and sharing his knowledge with the field.
March 27–28, 2026
Learn more: ArSHA.org

03/02/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY, SUN DEVILS!
✨ WE'RE HIRING ✨

Ridge Zeller Therapy is at the ASU NSSLHA Career Fair today, and we’re so excited to meet you!
If you’re a future CF-SLP or SLPA (or a current SLP exploring new opportunities), make sure to stop by our booth, say hello, and learn more about joining our growing team.
Come chat with us about mentorship, support, and what it’s like to be part of a team that truly values its clinicians.

💚Don’t forget to grab one of our custom-designed canvas tote bags while you’re there!
See you soon, ASU!

02/27/2026

Reminder, Sun Devils! Monday's the day!

Ridge Zeller Therapy will be at the ASU NSSLHA Chapter Career Fair on Monday, March 2nd, and we can’t wait to meet you!

If you’re a future CF-SLP or SLPA exploring your next steps, this is a great opportunity to connect with a team that prioritizes mentorship, collaboration, and meaningful impact. Your CF year and early career experiences matter and we’re passionate about creating supportive environments where new clinicians can truly thrive.

🎁 Plus — don’t forget to grab one of our custom-designed canvas tote bags while supplies last!

02/25/2026

We’re looking forward to connecting with the next generation of passionate speech-language professionals and recruiting talented Clinical Fellows (CF-SLPs) and Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) who are ready to grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

If you’re exploring your CF year or looking for SLPA opportunities, we’d love to talk with you about what makes our SLP and women-led practice unique, and how we support our clinicians from day one.

💚Be sure to visit our booth!
We’ll be giving away our custom-designed canvas tote bags for CF-SLPs, SLPs, and SLPAs, because you deserve something stylish to carry all those therapy materials!

We can’t wait to meet you! Go Sun Devils!

.asu National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)

02/16/2026

Happy President’s Day!
Today we’re celebrating leadership, service, and the shared values that strengthen our families and communities. We’re grateful for the trust you place in us and honored to support growth, learning, and well-being every day.

02/14/2026

Sending our warmest Valentine’s wishes! May your day be filled with love, and moments that bring peace and happiness to your heart.

02/12/2026

When life hurts, how we feel matters just as much as what we’re going through.
Chronic stress keeps our nervous systems in survival mode, not just making us anxious, but dulling motivation, pleasure, and connection. This article highlights tools like ventilating emotions in a safe space, practicing radical acceptance, and pressing pause on reactions so we can calm our nervous systems and make room for joy again.

Naming and expressing feelings, not suppressing them, helps the brain settle, easing fear and grief while inviting motivation and connection back in.

When stress overwhelms, our nervous system can get stuck in survival mode. Ventilation, acceptance, and small pleasures help restore calm and hope.

02/11/2026

Adaptive clothing = independence + confidence
The latest episode of Enable: The Disability Podcast highlights how adaptive clothing makes everyday life easier for people with disabilities, from magnetic closures to thoughtful design that helps with dressing, comfort, and personal style.

Adaptive fashion isn’t just functional, it’s about inclusion, dignity, and expression for all bodies.

The clothes are designed for people of all abilities, including wheelchair users or those with sensory issues.

02/10/2026

Researchers at the University of Rhode Island are using advanced motion capture technology to study how motor skills like jaw and lip movement, relate to early language development in young children. By tracking facial movement during speech and comparing kids with typical language milestones to late talkers, this study aims to predict language delays earlier and get kids into the right support sooner.

The goal? A Better understanding of how motor coordination and language grow together so children can get help earlier and more effectively!

KINGSTON, R.I. — Jan. 14, 2026 — Despite the well-documented academic, cognitive, and social difficulties associated with persistent language disorders, predicting early-life language issues remains a significant challenge for researchers and clinicians. Using acoustic equipment and an advanced ...

02/09/2026

For many autistic children, even those with strong cognitive skills, handwriting can be one of the biggest academic hurdles because fine motor control and letter formation take much longer and feel harder than for their peers. It’s more than just messy writing, it can affect confidence, classroom participation, and how quickly kids can show what they know.
What helps? Occupational therapy, adaptive tools (like keyboards), and patience over pressure.



https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/autistic-children-handwriting-biggest-challenge-9036125