SSM Health Treffert Studios

11/05/2025

🎧 Telepathy Tapes Season 2, Episode 4 is here - featuring the Treffert Center’s own Dr. Jeremy Chapman and Dr. Matt Doll, alongside several of the savants we welcomed to Archipelago this summer.

🧠Together, they explore creativity, connection, and the science behind extraordinary minds - reminding us to always imagine what’s possible.

🌟Listen now → (S2E4) Savants: When Brilliance Drops In

🏝️Stay tuned… we aren’t done with this partnership yet! Something inspiring drops on Friday!



https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/savants-when-brilliance-drops-in/id1766382649?i=1000735334413

11/01/2025

Thank you for attending our third annual Treffert Treat!
🎃Happy Halloween!🎃

10/21/2025

🎃👻 Halloween Extravaganza! 👻🎃
Join us on October 28th from 5–6:30 PM for a night of thrills, chills, and creativity!
Come in costume and enjoy candy treats, word puzzles, eerie art, cookie decorating, spooky stories, and a haunting scavenger hunt!
🎨🍬📚 All are welcome - just bring one canned good or non-perishable item for our local food pantry.
Questions? Contact Gina at gina.rieder@ssmhealth.com or call 920-926-8100.
Let’s make this Halloween unforgettable! 🕸️🕷️

10/17/2025

🧱🎯 Built a Yo-Yo Out of LEGOs – Because Why Not? 🎯🧱
One of our participants just finished building a working yo-yo out of LEGOs, and it’s surprisingly awesome! Not only is it a cool little engineering challenge, but it’s also a great way to:

✅ Practice creative problem-solving
✅ Explore basic physics and balance
✅ Reconnect with hands-on play
✅ Reduce screen time and boost focus
Plus, it’s a fun conversation starter and a nostalgic throwback to childhood hobbies

09/23/2025

Savant syndrome is a condition where individuals with developmental disabilities or intellectual impairments exhibit extraordinary abilities in specific areas, like mathematics, music, art, or memory. These abilities often exceed what is typically expected for their cognitive level and are distinct from the overall disability. While sometimes associated with autism, savant syndrome can also occur in individuals with other developmental conditions or brain injuries. Dr. Darold Treffert referred to these areas of intactness as "Islands of Genius."

At SSM Health Treffert Studios, we’re proud to support neurodivergent individuals in discovering their passions and expressing their talents through creative...

09/10/2025

Click here to register:
https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=c.SignUpSearch&eid=08CBC8D7F9CEF6610D&cs=09CBBAAD8FC58B627B0664725BC09BCFFDB2&sortby=l.title

09/05/2025

This event provides neurodivergent individuals the opportunity to visit The Little Farmer LLC in a more sensory-friendly environment. Participants will have a hayride, time in the play area, choose an apple, and more! Bring your phones and/or cameras to capture the moment! Limit 40.

For more information and to sign up for this event:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CA4AA28ABF9C70-58097278-thelittle #/

08/28/2025

Fall into Creativity at Treffert Studios! 🎨

Our Fall classes are here and they’re packed with inspiration, learning, and fun! Whether you're looking to explore art, music, movement, or more, we’ve got something for everyone.

Special Event Highlight:
Join us for a Sensory Friendly Day at The Little Farmer a welcoming experience designed for all to enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of fall in a calm and inclusive environment.

📅 Space is limited, so don’t wait — sign up today and be part of something special this season!

08/20/2025

🎨✨ Drawing is more than just lines on a page - it’s a powerful way to communicate, spark imagination, and stir emotion. But what if a drawing didn’t have to stop at the page?

At SSM Health Treffert Studios, we took one of our Friday participant’s incredible drawings and brought it to life through animation - not just to make it move, but to give it breath. 💫

Check out this magical transformation and see how creativity can leap off the page and into motion! 🖌️🎬

08/08/2025

🎨 Art Through Every Lens 🎨
We all view art differently—each piece speaks to us in its own way, shaped by our imagination, no matter our age.

The artwork above was created by a participant in our Imagination Island program and then transformed into a new format to bring it to life through movement.

It’s a beautiful reminder that creativity knows no bounds. 💡✨

08/08/2025

🌟 **Imagination in Action!** 🌟
Fostering a child’s imagination is one of the greatest gifts we can give. Imagination doesn’t just spark creativity—it builds essential life skills like planning, problem-solving, and collaboration.

Check out this incredible artwork created by one of the talented participants in our **Imagination Island** program! 🎨

Stay tuned… this drawing is about to be brought to life! 👀✨

08/07/2025

Time for families to get artsy. The adults will be guided to paint the ice cream cones featured above, and kids will choose to paint with their parent or experience painting using virtual reality. All materials provided. Limit 12 children on VR and 20 painters.

Use this link to sign up for your spot and to get more details.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CA4AA28ABF9C70-56288776-family?fbclid=IwY2xjawMB5rNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF3TXNnczJzeHV5YTE0UFJ6AR45d8faFGbbluJVsU_aAxghyz57I98Zpqz76Pa-nZaM0PXVVfvlcvhUEyUJbg_aem_D69QmlapLKP5eAIAm8YuKA #/

For more information, please call 920-926-8100 or email treffertstudios@ssmhealth.com