by Summit Marketing | May 3, 2013 | All Blogs
You might think that miniature horses are just tiny and cute, but at Shands Rehab Hospital in Gainsville, Florida, miniature horses are assisting patients in therapy programs. Gentle Carousel Therapy Horses has partnered with the hospital to provide the newest form...
by Summit Marketing | Apr 30, 2013 | All Blogs
As April wraps up as both National Autism Month and National Occupational Therapy Month, it is easy to reflect upon the positive attention given to each of these during the past month. Through our blog and Facebook page, we hope that we were able to help spread...
by Summit Marketing | Apr 29, 2013 | All Blogs
Autism Speaks and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) partnered together yesterday, April 28, to create the first “Zoos Go Blue” event. More than 30 AZA Zoos and Aquariums participated in the event in different ways – some offering free or...
by Summit Marketing | Apr 23, 2013 | All Blogs
Have you ever considered using magic tricks as a part of your occupational therapy program? For Magician Kevin Spencer, it wasn’t until a serious car accident that he realized magic could be more than just a way to entertain others. After his accident, he spent...
by Summit Marketing | Apr 22, 2013 | All Blogs
As we continue to celebrate Autism Awareness Month, below are some facts about Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and Autism from the Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation. More than 75% of children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) have significant symptoms of...
by Summit Marketing | Apr 16, 2013 | All Blogs
Did you know that there are multiple aspects of Yoga that can be related to physical therapy? Yoga is typically thought of to be for individuals that are “healthy “or “normal”, however, with some modifications yoga can be effective for all....
by Summit Marketing | Apr 12, 2013 | All Blogs
With April being both National OT Month and Autism Awareness month, the link between OTs and Autism becomes more visible. Here’s a video with one OT sharing his opinion on why he enjoys working with Autistic children. %EMBED1% Advance Magazine recently asked...
by Summit Marketing | Apr 10, 2013 | All Blogs
The busy summer travel season is upon us, yet many families of children with autism avoid airport travel because they do not know how their children will react to new environments. In order to give families a chance to experience the airport before traveling, the...
by Summit Marketing | Apr 8, 2013 | All Blogs
A small act of kindness can be contagious. For the MacLean family in Midvale, Utah, dining at a local Chili’s restaurant created a positive experience for their sister, Arianna. Arianna was upset about her ‘broken hamburger’ that was cut in half. ...
by Steve Middleton | Apr 5, 2013 | All Blogs
Posted by Steve Middleton, MS, ATC, CSCS, CES, CKTP Kinesio tape continues to be a growing treatment modality among therapists and sports professionals. It has been used to treat pain, swelling and muscle spasms that have a direct relationship to increases in range of...
