Beyond the Box
Our current health systems, while gradually changing, have taught numerous professionals in my opinion, to think in boxes, to categorize by labels and diagnosis rather than look at the sum of the whole.
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The People Factor
I came across an old photograph from 1979. In the picture, I am lying across a therapy ball that is about four times my size. My Dad is swaying me back and forth on the ball, performing my nightly stretching exercises.
Disability Disclosure and Accommodations
I define accommodation as any change that helps a person overcome or work around their disability. The change can be physical (e. g. moving to a different location,…
Empowerment: Fostering the Skills to Thrive
The definition of thriving is “to develop well, to grow, prosper and flourish.” I started to consider what factors have allowed this to happen in my life.
Decades of Changes: The Importance of Exercise and Prevention
When I read about Spastic Cerebral Palsy (CP), I see terms in articles like "neuro-motor abnormality”. When I see these terms, I want to have a lengthy conversation…
Welcome to Wiley’s Walk…
Hello! My name is Kerry Wiley, and I’m so excited to welcome you to Wiley’s Walk . Starting this blog has been on my mind for years. I’ve…