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They Hear Me, But Do They Understand Me? A Fort Myers Speech Therapist Explains Receptive vs. Expressive Language
What happens when your child seems to hear you perfectly well, yet doesn’t follow simple directions? Do they look at you blankly after you’ve asked them simple questions, even though you know their hearing is fine? Do they seem to…
Fort Myers ABA Therapists on Creating Effective Routines for Children with Developmental Delays
Our Fort Myers ABA therapists understand that when your child has a developmental delay, every day can feel unpredictable. Transitions become battles. Mealtime turns into a power struggle. Bedtime stretches into hours of frustration. As parents, you’re not just managing…
Early Signs of Autism in Toddlers: What Parents Often Notice First
As parents watch their children grow and develop, they naturally celebrate each milestone—first smiles, first words, first steps. But sometimes, parents begin to notice differences in how their child interacts with the world around them. These observations, though sometimes subtle,…
10 Questions Parents Should Ask Their Child’s FOCUS Therapy Team
As a parent, you are your child’s most important advocate. When your child begins therapy—whether it’s occupational therapy, speech therapy, ABA therapy or a combination of services—you’re entering into a partnership with professionals who are here to support your family’s…
Helping Kids Who Struggle with Transitions: OT Tools That Work
Every parent has been there: the meltdown when it’s time to leave the playground, the resistance when turning off the TV, or the tears that come with switching from one activity to another. But for some children, these transition moments…
Why You Want to Work at FOCUS Therapy: Where Passion Meets Purpose
Are you searching for more than just a job? Do you want to join a team where every day brings the joy of watching children overcome challenges and reach their fullest potential? If you’re a speech therapist, speech-therapy assistant, occupational…
Helping Children Generalize Skills From Fort Myers Speech Therapy to Daily Life
As parents, there’s nothing quite like the moment when you hear your child successfully use a speech sound they’ve been working on in therapy—not just during practice sessions, but while chatting with grandparents, ordering at a restaurant, or playing with…
Why Early Intervention Matters More Than You Think
As a parent, receiving an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis for your child can feel overwhelming. The mix of emotions – worry, uncertainty, and perhaps even relief at finally having answers – is completely natural. At FOCUS Therapy, we understand…
Family-Friendly Sensory-Friendly Activities in Fort Myers, FL
As pediatric therapists specializing in ABA therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, we at FOCUS Therapy understand that every child experiences the world differently through their senses. In Southwest Florida, we’re fortunate to have a growing number of sensory-friendly activities…
How Long Does Fort Myers Speech Therapy Take? Setting Realistic Expectations.
“When will my child be ‘done’ with speech therapy?” This is one of the most common questions parents ask when beginning their journey with Fort Myers speech therapy. It’s completely natural to wonder about timelines, especially when you’re eager to…