Written by: Abbey Pratt M.S., CCC-SLP

Hello fellow readers,

First off, so sorry I have been gone so long. I got lost in the California adventures and forgot to take y’all along with me.. But I am here now!

Well, a little life update for you, I have moved to Wisconsin! (Well, at least for 13 weeks). I am spending my time between Oshkosh and Fond du Lac, WI. Go Packers! It has been nothing like California but in a positive way. My contract is slated for a pediatric outpatient facility, specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorder. This facility is known as the Treffert Center in Fond du Lac, WI. The famous Dr. Treffert has made his remark on the world with educating and shining light on autism and savant syndrome. He has created an atmosphere and therapy style that has helped so many individuals and families develop skills to use during their everyday lives. For example, understanding/assisting with behaviors, utilizing mulit-modal communication, learning/teaching everyday life skills, and so much more. I commend all the staff that have embraced Dr. Treffert’ s vision! I look forward to continue learning about Dr. Trefferet’s research and knowledge to use in my practice. (Don’t worry…. I will create Spark Notes).

Although I came at such a crazy/random time, it has been a wonderful start! As my caseload is building up, I have been helping out in inpatient/acute care at St. Agnes Hospital (literally across the parking lot). What a deal… work with a 4 year old with Autism then go over to the hospital for a clinical bedside swallow eval on a 90 year old patient. It is honestly the best of both world at times…. until I get back-to-back-to-back patients (haha).

Here is to a new year resolution to writing more blogs!

Thanks for stopping by and taking a read… see you soon!