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How Do I Know if Fort Myers ABA Therapy is Right for My Child?
As Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) who provide Fort Myers ABA therapy, we understand the importance of carefully considering whether this type of intensive intervention therapy is the right fit for your child. Because the practice of ABA (short for…
Why Occupational & Speech Therapists in Fort Myers Teach Kids Inferencing
Inferencing is often thought of as a “school skill.” But as our occupational & speech therapists in Fort Myers can explain, it’s one that starts to develop long before kindergarten and has far more applications than a language arts class.…
Update: FOCUS Therapy to Re-Open Thursday, Aug. 31st
In following the lead of the Lee County School District, FOCUS Therapy will resume in-clinic sessions with our patients on Thursday, Aug. 31st. Weather-related concerns due to Hurricane Idalia are no longer pertinent to our area in Fort Myers /…
Important Announcement From FOCUS Therapy
Due to the anticipated tropical force winds in our area from Hurricane Idalia, FOCUS Therapy is closed Wednesday, August 30th. We follow the lead of the Lee County School District. A decision about whether to open Thursday, Aug. 31st should…
Screen Time Speech Delays = Higher Speech Therapy Fort Myers Demand
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics showed that when 1-year-olds are exposed to 4+ hours of screen time daily, they experience developmental delays in speech-language communication and problem-solving skills. In turn, we’re seeing…
FOCUS Therapy Prioritizes Therapist Relationships With Patients & Parents
At FOCUS Therapy, one of the first things we do when starting speech, occupational, or ABA therapy with a new patient is make it a point to begin building a positive relationship with the child and their parents/caregivers. The fact…
Fort Myers IEP Assistance & Planning Help for Middle School Accommodations
At FOCUS Therapy, our practice is mainly centered around early intervention with younger kids. That said, some of our patients continue to work with us through elementary school and beyond. The transition from elementary to middle school can be a…
Autism & Fireworks: Tips From Fort Myers Occupational Therapists
For many people, fireworks are the highlight of summer holiday celebrations. But as Fort Myers occupational therapists, we recognize that delight isn’t what these loud, bright, earth-shaking explosions inspire for everyone. For neurodiverse individuals – and kids on the autism…
Water Safety Tips for Florida Kids With Special Needs
Water is a way of life in Florida, but drowning is the No. 1 cause of death among children under 5 in the Sunshine State. Children with special needs (particularly those with conditions like autism that make them prone to…