Articles by: focustherapy
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…
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.…
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…
A New Diagnosis: Pediatric Feeding Disorder & How Fort Myers Feeding Therapy Can Help
Virtually all children go through some stage of “picky eating,” and it may be both temporary and harmless. However, when it persists and a child fails to grow and thrive alongside their peers, they may be diagnosed with pediatric feeding…
Fort Myers ABA Therapists’ Tips for Supporting Siblings of Kids With Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD for short) is now diagnosed in 1 in 44 children in the U.S. As a broad range of conditions characterized by deficits in social skills, speech, communication, repetitive behaviors, and other challenges, the ripple effect of…
5 Steps to ABA Therapy in South Florida
ABA therapy is considered the gold standard treatment for kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). But the process of starting this therapy is not as simple as calling and setting an appointment. There are several steps that must be taken…
5 Fort Myers ABA Therapy Techniques
Behavior therapy – specifically, applied behavioral analysis, begins with understanding the science of behavior. At our Fort Myers ABA therapy clinics, we use this understanding to employ specific strategies proven to help children with autism and other conditions achieve their…
5 Ways Play Builds Child Development
Our Fort Myers occupational therapists often refer to play as the occupation of children. It may look on the surface as if all we do at our clinic is have fun. (And we DO have TONS of fun here!) But…
Fort Myers Speech Therapy for Preemies With Speech & Language Delays
Preterm babies, often called “preemies,” are at higher risk of speech and language delays as they develop, compared to babies born full-term. Approximately 1 in 10 babies in the U.S. is born too early, according to the March of Dimes.…