SSM Health Treffert Center Blog

Exploring Video Games and Positive Mental Health Exploring Video Games and Positive Mental Health

Explore the benefits of using video games to teach kids academic and social-emotional skills.

How important is recess? How important is recess?

Recess is when students have independence – a necessary break from structured learning.

The Treffert Approach The Treffert Approach

Welcome to the Treffert Approach, let’s get started.

Strengthening Community Partnerships Through the Treffert Approach Strengthening Community Partnerships Through the Treffert Approach

In addition to working directly with the children in our region, the Autism Services team spreads the good news of the Treffert Approach beyond the doors of the SSM Health Treffert Center.

Teaching compassion at the SSM Health Treffert Center Teaching compassion at the SSM Health Treffert Center

In a world with ever-increasing levels of stress, focusing on a few important skills can make a positive difference in a child’s life and future.

National Occupational Therapy Month: Improving children’s lives through OT  National Occupational Therapy Month: Improving children’s lives through OT

Our therapists work with children to gain independence in whatever “occupation” is most important to them