by Summit | Mar 4, 2024 | All Blogs, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Colleen Williams, PT Good quality sleep is something that we all want more of… for ourselves, for our children, and for the children we work with. We know that we when get a good night’s sleep, our day is a better one. We can think more clearly,...
by Summit | Feb 19, 2024 | All Blogs, Neurology, Pediatrics, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Tracey Tasker, MBA, MA, CCC/SLP Raise your hand if this sounds familiar to you. Every week when you arrive at a family’s home the TV is always on, or your client is on mom’s phone. Mom turns off the TV or takes the phone away and you spend the...
by Summit | Jan 8, 2024 | All Blogs, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Debra Johnson, MS, OTR/L As an occupational therapist for over 30 years, I have seen healthcare trends come and go. Some of the interventions we took for gospel back in the 80s are now deemed, at best, to be ineffective and, at worst, potentially harmful...
by Summit | Dec 10, 2023 | All Blogs, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Belinda Worley, MS-SLP-CC The holiday season can be simply amazing. It is a time we share traditions, spend time with our family and friends, and celebrate the joy of the most magical season. Now if you are a parent of a child with autism, you can insert...
by Summit | Oct 23, 2023 | All Blogs, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Robyn Otty, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, FAOTA Halloween can be a scary time for individuals with sensory sensitivities. To help such individuals, prepare them for the sensory experience to allow their complex nervous systems (CNS) to accommodate the sensory input....
by Summit | Jul 17, 2023 | All Blogs, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Michele Alaniz, BCP, OTR/L Sensory integration refers to the process by which the brain organizes and interprets information from the senses. This process is essential for the development of motor, cognitive, and social skills. Sensory integration...
