The Sunfield Center Blog

  • Integrated Healthcare for People with ASD

    By: Nora Chen, MSW Intern; Rachel Piper, LMSW; & Janelle Schenk, LLMSW

    June 24, 2022

    Categories: ASD, Early Intervention

    Integrated health care includes the sharing of information among team members related to patient care and the establishment of a comprehensive treatment plan to address the biological, psychological, and social needs of the patient. Read more...

  • The Sunflower Lanyard for Hidden Disabilities

    By: Becca Bordner, Rachel Piper, LMSW, Morgan Nicoll, LLMSW

    March 28, 2022

    Oftentimes, disabilities may not be immediately visible to others in public spaces. Ruth Rabet set out to make navigating public systems easier for those with Hidden Disabilities. Read this blog to learn more...

  • Special Needs Summer Camps 2022

    By: Amy Chu, Bethany Gilchrist, LLMSW, Christin Sammons, M.A., Ben Flanagan, MSW, Rachel Piper, LMSW & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.

    March 14, 2022

    Summertime is right around the corner! Between work and taking care of your family, we know how difficult it can be to find the time it takes to do extensive summer camp research; which is why we did it for you...

  • Preparing your Child for the Holiday Season

    By: Morgan Nicoll, Rachel Piper, LMSW & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D

    November 15, 2021

    Categories: Anxiety, ASD, Parenting

    Many families are making the decision to plan traditional activities with family and friends once again. You may be experiencing some stress, wondering how to adjust for this year’s festivities after our hiatus. We are here to alleviate some of those concerns by sharing some tips that can help...

  • Ann Arbor Resources and Programming for Parents of Gifted and Twice Exceptional Children

    By: Allura Malcolm, M.A., Suzi Naguib Psy.D.

    July 2, 2021

    What is giftedness? Is your child twice exceptional? What resources are available for children who are gifted? You have questions, and we have the answers for you. Read our blog for more information..

  • Treatments for Building Skills in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

    June 15, 2021

    Categories: ASD, Early Intervention

    There are dozens of treatment modalities for the treatment of ASD related symptoms. Most treatments aim to increase positive behaviors and social interactions. This article will highlight a handful of the treatment modalities that are evidence-based...

  • Special Needs Summer Camps 2021

    By: Ben Flanagan, MSW, Christin Sammons, M.A., Bethany Gilchrist, LMSW, Rachel Piper, MSW & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.

    May 10, 2021

    Summertime is right around the corner and it can be incredibly helpful to start exploring some new and exciting summer camp opportunities. We did all the research for you! Just scroll through our blog and pick out the right camp for your family...

  • Return to School: High Schoolers

    By: Melanie Rose, Rachel Piper, LMSW & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.

    April 6, 2021

    Significant changes in routine are tough for all people, but especially for our teenagers. For teens still learning from home, the transition back to in-person schooling may be on the horizon for them. In this blog you will learn many strategies that can foster a smoother transition for your teen.

  • Spring Break!

    By: Skyler Rad, Morgan Nicoll, Rachel Piper, LLMSW & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D

    March 26, 2021

    Categories: Anxiety, ASD, Parenting

    Spring Break, and the associated holidays, may still look a bit different this year than in the past. Regardless, most families and students are looking forward to the time off from work and school. Read more for rest optimizing tips..

  • Going Back to School for Elementary Aged Kids

    By: Morgan Nicoll, Rachel Piper, LMSW & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D

    March 4, 2021

    With vaccinations making their way through, it’s not too soon to start thinking about when our elementary kids go back to in-person school. Read our blog for tips on re-learning expectations, anxiety, and organizational routines...

  • Getting your Child a Cell Phone

    By: Skyler Rad, Morgan Nicoll, Rachel Piper LMSW & Suzi Naguib Psy.D.

    February 10, 2021

    With the current pandemic, social distancing, and staying home it has become more normalized for kids to turn to their electronics as a source of entertainment. If you are considering purchasing a cell phone for your child, read our blog for tips..

  • Gender Diverse Youth on the Spectrum

    By: Skyler Rad, Morgan Nicoll, Rachel Piper LMSW & Suzi Naguib Psy.D.

    January 28, 2021

    Recent research has shown that people who identify differently from the sex they were assigned at birth are more likely to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or exhibit traits that correspond with ASD. Read our blog for implications and helpful resources..

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