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 Instructors | Apr 10, 2020 | Occupational Therapy
Written By: Debra Johnson, MS, OTR/LNeuroplasticity is a hot topic these days when it comes to learning, therapeutic strategies, and development. At its core, neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s ability to adapt and create responses that are the most efficient for...
by Summit | Apr 2, 2019 | All Blogs
5 Tips: Differentiating Sensory from Behavior By: Debra Johnson, MS, OTR/L April is Occupational Therapy Month and a good time to gain a better understanding of how OTs can help children who are exhibiting challenging behaviors and struggling with participation in...