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Understanding ABA Therapy: Separating Fact from Fiction
As parents navigate the complex world of pediatric therapy options, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy often emerges as both a beacon of hope and a source of confusion. Misinformation circulates widely, making it challenging for families to distinguish between evidence-based…
FOCUS Therapy Summer Spirit Week!
Our upcoming Summer Spirit Week at FOCUS Therapy is jam-packed with super summer fun in every session! ABA, Speech, OT – all of our departments are joining in, the full week of July 28th to August 1st. We hope you…
Top Signs Your Child May Benefit From an AAC Evaluation
At FOCUS Therapy in Fort Myers, we believe every child deserves a way to communicate—whether through words, gestures, pictures, or technology. For some children, developing spoken language is a longer journey. That’s where AAC, or Augmentative and Alternative Communication, can…
How Fort Myers ABA Therapist Can Support Potty Training & Self-Care Skills
Potty training and developing self-care skills represent significant milestones in every child’s journey toward independence. For many families, these transitions happen naturally with patience and consistency. However, some children—whether they have autism, developmental delays, or are simply struggling with these…
Fort Myers OT Insights: Helping Children With Autism Manage Sensory Overload
At FOCUS Therapy in Fort Myers, we work with incredible children every day—kids who are learning, growing, and thriving in their own unique ways. For many of the children we serve with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), one of the most…
Why Fort Myers ABA Therapists Identify the ‘Why’ Behind Behaviors
As Fort Myers ABA therapists, we often hear parents ask, “Why does my child do that?” Whether it’s tantrum behaviors, communication challenges, or difficulties with daily routines, understanding the “why” behind behaviors is not just helpful—it’s essential for creating meaningful…
Building Routines: Fort Myers Parent Coaching Teaches Consistency for Kids Who Need Predictability
For many children, particularly those with developmental differences, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, or sensory processing challenges, predictability isn’t just preferable—it’s essential. At FOCUS Therapy, our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) work closely with parents receiving our Fort Myers parent coaching…
Feeding Therapy Strategies for Family Mealtimes With Your Picky Eater
Mealtime should be a nourishing experience—both nutritionally and emotionally—for families. However, for parents of picky eaters, the dinner table can become a battleground of frustration, worry, and stress. At FOCUS Therapy, we understand the unique challenges faced by families navigating…
Sensory Processing 101
Check out these insights on your child’s sensory processing systems from our pediatric occupational therapists in Fort Myers. Consider seeking an occupational therapy evaluation if your child: FOCUS Therapy offers occupational therapy, ABA therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, parent coaching,…
How to Use a First Then Board
Our ABA and occupational therapists can help parents create and effectively use a first then board – which can go a long way toward helping with transitions. It’s important to be consistent. Use the same language and format every time.…