Articles by Year: 2024
Key Skills Our Fort Myers ABA Therapists Target
As Fort Myers ABA therapists, our work involves systematically teaching kids with autism spectrum disorder (and other developmental disabilities) a wide range of skills while simultaneously reducing challenging behaviors that are socially significant. We do this using the principles of…
Unlocking Communication: How Fort Myers Speech Therapists Use AAC for Kids
As Fort Myers speech therapists, teaching kids to communicate as effectively as possible is always are top goal. How we approach that task varies depending on the unique needs, interests, and abilities of each child. Increasingly, we’re using AAC as…
What Qualifies a Child for Speech Therapy in Fort Myers?
Speech delays and disorders are the main reason most kids are referred to early intervention therapies (including speech, occupational, ABA & physical therapy by their doctors. But what does that mean? What actually qualifies a child for speech therapy in…
Augmentative & Alternative Communication Now Offered at FOCUS Therapy in Fort Myers
https://s3.gomedia.ws/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/2024/03/19123542/Augmentative-and-Alternative-Communication-AAC-FOCUS.mp4 FOCUS Therapy is excited and proud to announce that we now offer Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC). Children who struggle with spoken language can undergo an AAC evaluation by our highly-skilled Fort Myers speech therapy team to determine if…
Benefits of “Center-Based” Fort Myers ABA Therapy
Our Fort Myers ABA therapy is called “center-based,” meaning it’s provided in-clinic. Here, we offer some insight into why we believe it’s the most effective approach. Have more questions? Contact us for an initial consultation!
Bribery vs. Reinforcement: Understanding the Difference in Fort Myers ABA Therapy
Our Fort Myers ABA therapy providers at FOCUS know that the reinforcement strategies used in our sessions can sometimes be confused for bribery. Here, we break down the key differences – which can help parents understand why one is highly…
Fort Myers ABA Therapists Provide Behavior Science Strategies for Parents
Our Fort Myers ABA therapists use proven behavior science strategies to address difficult or dangerous behaviors and promote functional and safe behaviors. A big part of our efforts involve parent education. The more these skills are practiced at home and…
When It’s Time to Seek ABA Therapy in Fort Myers
Considering ABA therapy in Fort Myers for your child? Here, FOCUS Therapy behavior therapists offer insight into when ABA (behavior therapy) is typically recommended. Contact us to schedule an ADOS test or inquire about starting ABA therapy or behavior consulting.
Struggling With Aggressive Child Behavior? Our Fort Myers ABA Therapists Can Help!
Are you struggling with aggressive child behavior like kicking, biting, hitting, etc.? Every kid has moments now and then, but if it’s becoming a real problem and you aren’t sure what to do, our Fort Myers ABA therapists can help.…
Practice These Behavior Therapy Strategies at Home!
Practicing Fort Myers behavior therapy strategies at home helps your child faster generalize the skills they’re learning in ABA therapy. Check out these tips for how to implement some of the approaches our behavior therapists (BCBAs & RBTs) use frequently…