Resources for Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists and other Allied Health Professionals
What do you think when somebody mentions telehealth, digital practice or online therapy? Many families, service providers and clinicians are hesitant about what it involves, what the difference is, and if it really works. In fact, many people use the terms interchangeably. At Umbo, we like to talk about online therapy or digital practice, because we believe that it leaves behind any baggage attached to traditional telepractice and practical …
Many people have been introduced to online therapy in the last few months. It almost feels like a new phenomenon that has taken the world by storm. Telehealth, as it’s sometimes called, has actually been around for a long time. Many practitioners can claim to have been practicing online therapy for over a decade! Here are some reasons why they’ve …
Ed Johnson, Clinical Innovation Advisor A growing body of evidence shows that even for traditionally hands-on supports like handwriting therapy or swallowing assessments, online speech and occupational therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. Just as importantly, this article tells us that families of kids with disabilities in particular want timely and high-quality support whether it’s online or in-person: …
We’ve all been there. You’re at a barbecue or a dinner party. You know the host, but not many of the other guests. And then, as inevitable as the going down of the sun, the question arises. “So, what do you do?” For me, answering this question comes with trepidation, not because I’m ashamed of what I do (quite the …
When the three co-founders set up Umbo, we started with a problem in mind – the lack of allied health services in rural communities. We identified that there was a gap in these areas due to market failure. As such, setting up a traditional company seemed illogical. Market failure existed because with limited demand (ie, less people), there was less …
