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ABA Therapy: Is It Right for Your Child?
ABA therapy is a relatively new area of practice, but it’s widely recognized by pediatric specialists as a highly effective form of early intervention for children on the autism spectrum. ABA – short for applied behavior analysis – is a…
7 Super Awesome Benefits of In-Clinic ABA Therapy for Kids in Southwest Florida
Many ABA therapy providers in Southwest Florida share similar approaches and philosophies with respect to evidence-based methodologies and evaluation standards. That said, there are different schools of thought when it comes to the optimal treatment setting – whether that’s in-clinic,…
Common Child Speech-Language Disorders & How Fort Myers Speech Therapy Helps!
If you’re concerned that your child may have a speech-language disorder – you aren’t alone. The American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) estimates 8 percent of U.S. kids ages 3 to 17 (about 1 in 12) have a disorder related to…
FOCUS Therapy Whole-Clinic Hide-and-Seek Helps Kids Sharpen Key Skills
We always have fun at FOCUS Therapy – but today was extra fun…. This gorgeous, sunny weather spurred us into a whole-clinic game of hide-and-seek with all our kids & therapists! How does this help kids with therapy goals for…
The Best Age for Fort Myers Speech Therapy? Mind the Milestones.
When we’re looking at the best age for kids to start a Fort Myers speech therapy program, one thing we’re going to zoom in on is whether they’re meeting certain developmental and language milestones. In the first 3 years of…
Fort Myers ABA Therapist Travel Tips for Families of Kids With Autism
Travel is an enriching experience for kids and families. Family vacations, special holiday trips, and unique adventures – it’s the stuff cherished, lifelong memories are made of. That said, traveling with kids is likely to be an inevitable challenge. If…
3rd Annual FOCUS POCUS Halloween Event Was a Huge Success!
Our 3rd Annual FOCUS POCUS Halloween event at FOCUS Therapy in Fort Myers was a true success! We so appreciate everyone who participated, spread the word, came out to see the magic & showed their support. FOCUS is so fortunate…
