Articles by Month: August 2023
Why Occupational & Speech Therapists in Fort Myers Teach Kids Inferencing
Inferencing is often thought of as a “school skill.” But as our occupational & speech therapists in Fort Myers can explain, it’s one that starts to develop long before kindergarten and has far more applications than a language arts class.…
Update: FOCUS Therapy to Re-Open Thursday, Aug. 31st
In following the lead of the Lee County School District, FOCUS Therapy will resume in-clinic sessions with our patients on Thursday, Aug. 31st. Weather-related concerns due to Hurricane Idalia are no longer pertinent to our area in Fort Myers /…
Important Announcement From FOCUS Therapy
Due to the anticipated tropical force winds in our area from Hurricane Idalia, FOCUS Therapy is closed Wednesday, August 30th. We follow the lead of the Lee County School District. A decision about whether to open Thursday, Aug. 31st should…
Screen Time Speech Delays = Higher Speech Therapy Fort Myers Demand
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics showed that when 1-year-olds are exposed to 4+ hours of screen time daily, they experience developmental delays in speech-language communication and problem-solving skills. In turn, we’re seeing…
FOCUS Therapy Prioritizes Therapist Relationships With Patients & Parents
At FOCUS Therapy, one of the first things we do when starting speech, occupational, or ABA therapy with a new patient is make it a point to begin building a positive relationship with the child and their parents/caregivers. The fact…