Ridge Zeller Therapy

10/18/2025

October is Audiology Awareness Month!

Hearing is essential to communication, learning, and connection — yet hearing loss often goes unnoticed or untreated. Audiologists play a vital role in identifying, diagnosing, and treating hearing and balance disorders for people of all ages.

This month, we celebrate the professionals who help others hear life to the fullest! If you or someone you know has questions about hearing, now’s the perfect time to schedule a hearing check.

10/16/2025

🧡🎗️October is ADHD Awareness Month!

ADHD is often misunderstood, but it comes with amazing strengths! People with ADHD can be:

✨ Creative & Innovative – seeing solutions others might miss
⚡ Energetic & Enthusiastic – inspiring those around them
🎯 Able to Hyperfocus – diving deeply into their passions
💪 Resilient & Adaptable – thriving in change and challenges
🚀 Risk-Takers & Entrepreneurs – embracing opportunities fearlessly
🌈 Curious & Multi-Perspective Thinkers – bringing fresh ideas
😂 Spontaneous & Fun – adding joy and humor to life

ADHD comes with many strengths and gifts. Let’s celebrate the unique gifts of neurodiverse thinkers.

10/15/2025

October is AAC Awareness Month!
AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) supports individuals who communicate beyond spoken words — through pictures, symbols, devices, gestures, or technology.

At Ridge Zeller Therapy, we see AAC open doors every day:
A child sharing their first “I love you.”
A student asking questions in class.
A teen expressing their own opinions and humor.

AAC is a bridge to connection, confidence, and inclusion. 💬💞
Let’s keep spreading awareness and making space for every voice, every way.

10/14/2025

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month❤️🎗️

In one of our blogs, Co-Owner Meghan Zeller, who is a dyslexic adult, shares a personal reflection not on the challenges, but on the gifts that dyslexia brings: creativity, problem-solving, and seeing the world from a new angle.

Read Meghan’s inspiring perspective on embracing neurodiversity and the power of dyslexic thinking.

"Dyslexia is not just a challenge but a pathway to creativity, empathy, and innovation."

10/14/2025

While curriculum is essential, it's the genuine connections with students that truly foster learning. This educator shares how her experiences underscore the importance of meeting children where they are and guiding them with empathy and understanding.

A Vance-Granville Community College administrator shares lessons for educators after years of teaching and teacher mentorship.

10/13/2025

We’re Partnering with United Food Bank!
Now through November 30th, Ridge Zeller Therapy is joining forces with United Food Bank to support families in need.
1 in 8 people and 1 in 5 children in Arizona are facing hunger.
Every $1 donated can help provide 5 meals in our community.

💚 HOW TO HELP:
🔹 DONATE ONLINE — Scan QR Code and choose Ridge Zeller Therapy as your fundraising team!
OR
🔹 DROP OFF non-perishable FOOD items at our CHANDLER CLINIC.
Every can, every dollar, every act of kindness helps our community.

10/13/2025

A new report launched today by my charity, Made By Dyslexia, has calculated the economic value of Dyslexic Thinking to the world – and it is staggering. It finds that Dyslexic Thinking is worth $4.5 Trillion Dollars to the global economy. But $3.2 Trillion Dollars is untapped, because only 30% of dyslexics are empowered at work.

A new report by Made By Dyslexia and Randstad Enterprise reveals that dyslexic thinkers possess in-demand skills like creative problem-solving, pattern recognition, and adaptability. These talents are essential for the future workforce but are often overlooked due to outdated perceptions of intelligence.

It's time to redefine intelligence and unlock the full potential of dyslexic thinkers.

Dyslexic Thinking is worth $4.5 Trillion to the economy. So the $Trillion Dollar Question is…

10/12/2025

In his latest article, Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, shares five transformative strategies to enhance emotional regulation. These insights are from his new book, Dealing with Feeling: Use Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want.

Author Marc Brackett shares 5 key insights from his new book, Dealing with Feeling: Use Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want.

10/11/2025

Northwestern University’s “Break the Blocks” program offers a creative space for young people who stutter to build confidence through improvisational theater. Led by a speech-language pathologist, the workshops help participants embrace spontaneous speech in a supportive, judgment-free environment. The program not only boosts communication skills but also fosters a sense of community among teens who share similar experiences.

David Catlin (second from left) and Elisha Boxer Magnifico (third from right), and the Northwestern Break the Blocks student leaders. Photo: Elisha Boxer

10/10/2025

Military families raising children with autism deserve reliable, uninterrupted care—no matter where they serve.
A new report urges the Pentagon and DoD to make ABA therapy a permanent TRICARE benefit, cut red tape, and ensure services move with the family—not against them.
Our military families sacrifice so much. Let’s make sure their children have access to the care they need and deserve.



Image of a military parent holding their child’s hand with a puzzle-piece heart overlay.
Text overlay: “Support Military Families. Ensure Access to Autism Care.”

TRICARE continues to exclude ABA as a permanent benefit, and added barriers to access. We call on Congress to provide oversight and ensure swift implementation of the recommendations.

10/09/2025

Premiering this October during Dyslexia Awareness Month, this film reframes dyslexia as a driver of creativity, storytelling, and innovation. Featuring inspiring stories from scientists, entrepreneurs, and artists, it showcases how dyslexic minds excel in dynamic reasoning and interconnect

Watch the official trailer here: https://www.fox44news.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/855918412/new-documentary-the-dyslexic-advantage-explores-how-people-with-dyslexia-drive-creativity-and-innovation/

10/09/2025

Drawing on a broad body of academic and market research, this report by Acuity Insights provides an analysis of how institutions can better prepare students with the professional skills most critical in an AI-driven world.