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Zip It! Occupational Therapy Tips on Learning to Button & Zip
Learning to get dressed is an essential function of independence. But none of us is born learning to tie, button, or zip. For kids with developmental delays and disabilities, these skills can take longer. Our FOCUS Fort Myers occupational therapy…
Physical Therapy Exercises for Babies With Down Syndrome
For children with Down syndrome, physical activity and exercise can be inherently more challenging. However, our Fort Myers physical therapy team members recognize the huge role that exercise can play in reducing – and in some cases substantially improving –…
Why Our Fort Myers ABA Therapists Use Countdowns for Transitions
Change is an inevitable part of life. But for children on the autism spectrum, transitions can be TOUGH. Our Fort Myers ABA therapists have strategies to help make this easier. One of those is a countdown. But first, it’s important…
Fort Myers Occupational Therapists: Learning to Be Flexible is Key for Kids With Autism
Autism is a neurological condition characterized, in part, by restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. Someone with autism may insist on adhering to the same routines and rituals – and any attempt at changing the slightest element can…
Speech Therapists: Say ‘Sayonara’ to the Sippy Cup!
If you ask any parent of young kids whether they’re game for a product that is affordable, reduces spills and messes, and is super convenient, of course you’re going to hear: Yes, Please! Unfortunately, convenience for parents isn’t always what’s…
Why Our Fort Myers Speech Therapy Intake Forms Inquire About Low Birth Weight
Some parents note when filling out our Fort Myers speech therapy intake forms that we inquire as to whether their child had a low birth weight. You may wonder what this has to do with speech therapy. The answer, as…
FOCUS Therapy Opening Second Fort Myers Location Near Gulf Coast
Big news, FOCUS Family: FOCUS Therapy is opening a second location in Fort Myers! Our new FOCUS Therapy location, conveniently situated near FGCU, Gulf Coast Town Center and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), will allow us to expand our vital…
FOCUS Therapy ABA Talks: Hosted by Our ABA Team!
FOCUS Therapy ABA Talks At FOCUS Therapy, we offer speech, occupational, physical, and ABA therapy. For that last one, “ABA” stands for “Applied Behavioral Analysis.” It also sometimes goes by the name, “behavior therapy.” It involves the study of behavior…
Love What We Do? Write Us an Online Review – For a Chance to Win Back-to-School Supplies!
ATTN FOCUS FAMILIES: Do you love what we do? Write us an online review – and earn a chance to win one of 4(!) back-to-school supply baskets! Write us a review on Google (https://bit.ly/2VfGt4O) or Facebook (facebook.com/FOCUSTherapy) between now (7/27)…
My Son Has Autism… When – and How – Should I Tell Him?
Your child has autism. You know it. The rest of the family knows it. His teachers and therapists know it. Maybe even a few of his classmates know it. But when should HE know it? And how should you tell…