Summit Pediatric Therapy

03/07/2025

In the study "How Do You Learn to Walk? Thousands of Steps and Dozens of Falls Per Day" by Adolph, Karen E, et al., it’s noted that when children are learning to walk, they typically fall about 17 times per hour. This shows that falling and getting back up is a natural part of the learning process—it's how we all master walking!

03/04/2025

🌟 Celebrating 7 Incredible Years with Summit Pediatric Therapy! 🌟

Meet Amy, our amazing Senior Occupational Therapist, who has been making a difference in the lives of children for over 7 years! 🎉

With her deep knowledge, passion for helping kids, and unwavering dedication, [Therapist's Name] has become a key part of our Summit Pediatric Therapy family. She works tirelessly to help each child develop vital skills, overcome challenges, and thrive in their everyday activities. Whether it's improving fine motor skills, sensory processing, or boosting confidence, her approach is both compassionate and effective.

We are beyond grateful to have her expertise and heart on our team. Her ability to connect with kids and create fun, engaging therapy sessions is truly unmatched. 💖

🎉

02/27/2025

🌟Summit Spotlight 🌟
This week, we’re shining a light on Kelly! Her favorite part of working here is collaborating with families and fellow therapists to provide the best care for her patients. Teamwork makes the dream work, and Kelly is proof of that!

02/25/2025

As Spring Break approaches, we want to remind all parents to please inform your child's therapist if you’ll be out of town during this time. This will help us ensure we can make any necessary adjustments to schedules or therapy plans. If you have travel plans, simply reach out and let us know the dates you'll be away. Your communication helps us provide the best support for your child!

Enjoy your break, and we look forward to hearing from you!

02/18/2025

Summit Spotlight
We're so excited to introduce Emi, the newest addition to our Summit Pediatric Therapy family in Westminster!

Emi has a heart full of passion for working with children and making a positive impact on the community. Her dedication to helping each child reach their full potential is truly inspiring, and we can't wait to see the amazing things she’ll do here with our young clients.

Join us in welcoming her to the team – we're thrilled to have her with us!

02/14/2025

We are OPEN this Presidents Day! Join us at the clinic with our regular scheduled hours!

02/14/2025

🌟Summit Spotlight🌟
This week we are celebrating our Clinic Lead who is a Speech Language Pathologist, Caitlin at the Westminster clinic! She has shared 6 years of incredible dedication, and she continues to shine. Her favorite part about being here are the amazing coworkers who make every day better! Here's to celebrating teamwork and the many more years ahead!

02/12/2025

Sensory Processing and Regulation

Did you know that our brains receive and interpret information from the world around us through our senses? This process is called sensory processing. It's how we take in sights, sounds, textures, smells, and more to make sense of our environment.

Sensory regulation is the ability to manage and respond to these sensory experiences in a way that helps us feel calm and focused. It’s about finding the balance between seeking stimulation and avoiding overload.

For more information regarding your child's ability to regulate and processing sensory input, please reach out to your occupational therapist.

02/07/2025

Progress isn’t always about big leaps — it’s the small wins that count! When tracking physical therapy milestones, here are some things to look for. Every step forward is a victory!

What does typical development look like in children aged 0 to 8? Here are the main stages.

02/05/2025

🌟 Summit Spotlight Person 🌟

We are now starting our Summit Spotlight Person! First we are celebrating Yuki, at the Westminster clinic, for her incredible year at Summit! From day one, they've been a shining example of what makes Summit special: a culture that embraces every background and a heart dedicated to making a difference. Their favorite part? Helping families in need and feeling at home in a place that truly values diversity. Here's to many more years of impact and growth!

01/28/2025

As we all look forward to warmer weather, spring break is coming up. If you know that you will be out of town, please let your therapist know. Please see the dates below for some of our school districts schedule for spring break.

Cherry Creek School District: 3/17-3/21
Douglas County School District: 3/17-3/21
Littleton Public Schools: 3/24-3/28
Jeffco Public Schools: 3/17-3/21
Aurora Public Schools: 3/10-3/14
Elizabeth School District: 3/17-3/24
Denver Public Schools: 3/24-3/28
Adams 12 Five Star Schools: 3/31-4/4
Adams County School District 14: 3/17-3/21
Brighton 27J Schools: 3/17-3/21
Weld County School District: 3/17-3/21
St. Vrain Valley Schools: 3/17-3/21
Westminster Public Schools: 3/24-3/28
Mapleton Public Schools: 3/17-3/21

01/21/2025

Does your child push too hard on their pencil/paper when writing? Does your child chew or bite on something to help them focus or are they constantly moving while they are at their desk? All of these could be associated with decrease proprioception awareness or the body’s ability to understand where it is at in space. Check out these five simple activities to bring more awareness to your child’s bodies prior to engaging in a sitting task. Ask your therapist for more information regarding these activities.