Summit DD’s Family Engagement Program (FEP) is back for 2025 with a few changes. Get the details for 2025’s program. Read More ›
Category Archives: Family Focus
New Support Group for Dads
It’s important to have people to turn to when you need support. Many parents who have children with disabilities find comfort in parent support groups. These social communities provide a safe place to share, learn and support one another. Now there is a new support group specifically for dads! Pathways for Pop aims to make sure fathers feel included and provide a safe space to share, learn and grow! Read More ›
What does it mean when someone talks about “sensory”?
Contributor: Elizabeth L. Comrie, MS, OTR/L
As parents, we hear and see common terms through interactions with professionals or the internet. While these terms seem common place, they may not be clearly understood or easily applied to our own young children. One of these terms is “sensory processing.” This is something that can be confusing to understand, as well as how it impacts young children. Read More ›
Play Activity: Water Play
Water is one of the easiest sensory play activities to set up for babies and toddlers and a great outdoor summer activity. Setting up water play activities can be as simple as using an empty plastic container, large bowls or anything you have around the home. The beauty of water play is not only can it be an easy activity to set up, it’s also an open-ended activity – there’s no right or wrong way to play. It’s about exploring and seeing what happens. Check out some ideas below to get started. Read More ›
