sensory meltdown

Tantrum or Sensory Meltdown? Fort Myers ABA Therapists Explain

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Fort Myers Speech Therapist Tips for Kids Who Struggle With “Inside Voices”

How many times a day are you admonishing your child to please use their “inside voice”? As a Fort Myers speech therapist, I love it when kids are engaged and excited to participate in a conversation! That said, I also…

autism early intervention therapy

Study: Less than 1/2 Kids With Autism Undergo Early Intervention Therapy

Early intervention therapy for autism is crucial to optimal long-term outcomes for children on the spectrum. “Early intervention,” defined as a combination of speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, nutrition/feeding therapy, and ABA therapy, should ideally begin before age 3…

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Fort Myers Feeding Therapy Tips for Picky Eaters

Our Fort Myers feeding therapy pros at FOCUS Therapy recognize that it’s totally normal for lots of kids to shy away from new, unfamiliar foods. It’s not just the difference of taste, but the way it looks, smells, and feels.…

social communication

Fort Myers Speech Therapists Teach Social Communication to Neurodivergent Kids

Our Fort Myers pediatric speech therapists recognize there is SO much more to communication than just saying words. As explained by the American Speech & Hearing Association (ASHA), social communication is how and WHY we use language to interact with…