Articles by: focustherapy
Why a Speech Therapist for Child Swallowing Issues?
If your child has been diagnosed with swallowing issues, you may be wondering why they’ve been referred to a speech therapist. After all, they may have no issues with talking or communicating. Or maybe they do – but what’s that…
Why Effective Fort Myers ABA Therapy is Always Culturally Considerate
As experts of behavior science and providers of Fort Myers ABA therapy for kids with autism, an important part of our practice involves being culturally aware and considerate of our patients and their families. There are many ways in which…
Why Do We Need Occupational Therapy?
FOCUS offers pediatric speech, occupational, physical, and ABA therapy in Fort Myers and throughout Southwest Florida. Call (239) 313.5049 or Contact Us online. Additional Resources: What is Occupational Therapy? AOTA Brochure More Blog Entries: Fort Myers Occupational Therapy Tips for Maximum Attention…
“Social Communication Skills Are Vital” -Child Speech Therapist
Communication is at the heart of WHY we use language. As a Fort Myers child speech therapist, I recognize social communication skills as fundamental in language learning and development. A significant portion of early intervention speech therapy sessions (especially for…
1:1 Fort Myers Parent Effectiveness Training From Child Behavior Experts
Being a parent is tough. When it comes to challenges like tantrums, not listening, aggression, bedtime routine issues, toilet training, sibling fights and other behavior challenges – it’s totally normal to be at a loss about what to do. The…
Think Your Child Has a Written Language Disorder? Pediatric Speech Therapists Spell Out The Top Signs
A written language disorder is a type of learning disability that impacts a child’s ability to read, write, and spell. As Estero pediatric speech therapists, we see it manifesting in a number of ways, including: Written language disorders tend to…
Fort Myers Speech Therapist on Cochlear Implants and Speech-Language Development
If your child has or is expected to need cochlear implants, they may also need speech therapy. Consultation with a Fort Myers speech therapist can help parents ascertain whether their child will likely need speech-language therapy and if so, how…