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Author: David Cacanindin

David earned an Occupational Therapy Doctorate in 2018 and has since gained 8 years of experience with complex neurological disorders, traumatic injuries, behavioral health/addiction, developmental conditions and much more. After being hit by a semi truck while riding a bicycle in 2017, a brain injury closed David off from life – he couldn’t drive, walk down stairs, regulate his nervous system, be in a room with people, use electronic devices, or focus on a task for more than 2 minutes. Forever on a journey of recovery, David improved to be able to summit 30 mountains a year, referee ice hockey, support family and friends, and work in the ICU. After finding that there are almost no rehabilitation services available to neurological patients after leaving the hospital, David opened Brain Tree Therapies to help neurological patients across Washington progress from surviving to thriving.

Executive Function

April 15, 2026 by David Cacanindin, posted in Uncategorized

Executive Functions are complex, "higher level" skills that combine to achieve a larger goal. If there are difficulties with these essential skills, therapies can help.

Tagged adhd, autism, brain, brain-injury, cognition, executive dysfunction, executive function, health, neurology, neuropsychology, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wellnessLeave a comment

Brain Injury 101

April 15, 2026 by David Cacanindin, posted in brain-injury

Learn the basics of brain injury and what treatments can help!

Tagged brain injury, cognition, concussion, cte, executive dysfunction, executive function, neurology, neuropsychology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, tbiLeave a comment

Learn About ADHD Online

April 12, 2026April 12, 2026 by David Cacanindin, posted in adhd

Check out these awesome ADHD educational resources online!

Tagged ADD, adhd, communication, education, history, learn, neurodiversity, neurotypical, online, resources, science, strategies, treatmentLeave a comment

ADHD Book List

April 12, 2026April 12, 2026 by David Cacanindin, posted in adhd, Neurodivergence

There's no shortage of books about ADHD. Check out this list of must-reads!

Tagged adhd, adult, book, children, guide, learn, neurodivergent, neurodiversity, neurotypical, Read, science, skills, thriveLeave a comment

ADHD is Real

April 12, 2026April 12, 2026 by David Cacanindin, posted in adhd

Science still has a lot to learn about ADHD. But there is a consensus that ADHD is real and has a strong genetic component.

Tagged adhd, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, causes, consensus, environment, genetics, neurodiversity, science, treatmentLeave a comment

Understanding Neurotypical Communication

April 5, 2026April 5, 2026 by David Cacanindin, posted in Neurodivergence, Uncategorized

These strategies can help you communicate effectively with colleagues, friends, and family while being true to yourself.

Tagged adhd, autism, brain-injury, code-switch, colleague, communication, dyslexia, family, friends, fun, neurodiversity, neurology, neurotypical, stroke, workLeave a comment

Why Telehealth?

September 1, 2025April 5, 2026 by David Cacanindin, posted in Neurodivergence, Telehealth, Uncategorized

People in rural areas lack access to treatment due to cost, not being in a clinic's insurance network, insufficient time, travel, lack of primary care providers, and more. Telehealth services can bridge the gap.

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