Summer Group Partnership with Developmental Pathways

Social skills groups are small groups (typically three to eight kids) led by a speech-language pathologist and/or occupational therapist who teaches the kids how to interact appropriately with others their age. They can help kids learn conversational, friendship, and problem-solving skills. They can also be useful in teaching kids to control their emotions and understand other people’s perspectives.

Summit Pediatric Therapy is excited to introduce our newest summer group, called Sensory Ninja. As a Sensory Ninja, your child will enjoy the fun and challenging courses designed by our own sensory craving occupational therapists.

Our obstacles and vestibular swings will help motivate your child to explore and play while they become their best ninja-self. Combining sensory integration with a fun and challenging environment, will inspire your child to participate in their own skill development, so they progress quicker as we provide a “just-right challenge” to push your child beyond their current abilities.

Writing is a complex task, incorporating components of coordination, organization, speed, strength, and endurance. Very few children develop good handwriting skills independently. For many children, integrating these components represents a challenge. Additionally, penmanship and self-esteem are closely linked. Children who write well easily do better in school and enjoy it more. Those who have difficulty with the quality and/or speed of their handwriting are frequently at a disadvantage in the high paced classroom setting. Clearly, effective handwriting is a critical tool for succeeding in school. But acquiring this important skill does not have to be a burden.