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Family Focus Hub

Welcome to Summit DD's Family Focus Hub! This is your guide to Early Intervention strategies, tips and local events to help your family get the most out of your Early Intervention experience. Check out the resources below.

Top Topic Spring '25: Sensory Play

Sensory information can come in all forms. Learning and engaging kids' senses in new and exciting ways can keep their brains active and help them learn about themselves and the world around them.

Get Sensory Play tips
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Sensory Processing Resources

Wonder what sensory integration and sensory processing difficulties look like? Find out more about Sensory Integration and Sensory Processing.

Read the full article

Family Friendly Fun

Looking for inclusive things to do this Spring? Our Developmental Specialist have some great ideas for you and your family to explore our community and keep the kids engaged in the months ahead.

Check out the family-friendly winter activities

Diaper Resources

If your family is struggling to pay for diapers, there are local organizations who can help. We've put a helpful list of community resources who provide essentials, like diapers, to families in need.

See the community diaper resource list
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Try This!

Make your own playdough - Yes, we said MAKE playdough. Did you know that playdough is a great sensory activity for little ones? Tap into fine motor, sensory and other important developmental skills while having some fun. 

Get the details AND the recipe here.

Concerned About Your Child's Development?

If your child is missing milestones, Early Intervention may be key to their development. We offer a free assessment tool to help you know if your child could benefit from EI services. Or you can contact our partner, Ohio Early Intervention (commonly known as Help Me Grow) to find out if your child is eligible.    

Make a referral to Ohio Early Intervention

Family Focus Archive

Missed the last issue? Curious about past articles, tips or resources? No worries! We have all the information at your fingertips. Visit our Family Focus archive to see what you may have missed.

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