ABA Therapy
Potty Training a Child With Developmental Delays
Few parenting milestones come with as much pressure, mythology, and unsolicited advice as potty training. Everyone has a cousin whose toddler trained in a weekend, a neighbor with a foolproof sticker chart, and a strong opinion about how soon is…
What Does “Play-Based” ABA Therapy Actually Look Like at FOCUS?
When a child is referred for Fort Myers ABA therapy, parent reactions tend to fall into one of two camps. Some feel relief: finally, an evidence-based path forward. Others arrive with questions, having read message board posts, autistic adult accounts,…
The 2026 Summer “Regression” Prevention Guide from our Fort Myers ABA Therapists
School ends, the schedule dissolves, and within few weeks (sometimes a few days, if we’re honest) you start noticing your child’s skillsets slipping. The morning routine that finally felt manageable becomes a battle again. The words your child had been…
What to Know When Your Child Needs Speech, OT, and ABA at a Fort Myers Pediatric Therapy Clinic
If your child has been recommended for speech therapy, occupational therapy, and ABA therapy, you may be feeling a mix of emotions: relief that there is a plan, but also overwhelmed by the prospect of multiple appointments, multiple therapists, and…
Transitions Without Tears: How Visual Schedules and Timers Can Help Your Child Get Out the Door on Time
For parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing differences, or developmental delays, morning transitions — and transitions of any kind — can feel like navigating a daily storm. The good news? There are evidence-based strategies that…
The “Publix Run” Success Guide: Using Fort Myers ABA Therapy Strategies to Turn Grocery Shopping Into a Learning Opportunity
Every parent knows that moment: You’re standing in the cereal aisle at Publix, your child is melting down because they can’t have the box with the cartoon character, and you’re wondering if you should just abandon the cart and leave.…
The “Playdate Playbook”: How to Facilitate a Successful Home Playdate for a Child with Social Communication Delays
For many parents, organizing a playdate seems like second nature—invite a friend over, let the kids play, and supervise from the sidelines. But for parents of children with social communication delays, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, or…
Managing Therapy Schedules: Tips for Busy Southwest Florida Families
Juggling therapy appointments alongside work, school, extracurriculars, and family life can feel overwhelming for Southwest Florida families. Between tourist traffic on US-41, severe weather, and the the constant hustle of daily life for parents with young children, our Fort Myers…
The “Routine Gap”: Fort Myers ABA Therapy Tips for Maintaining Your Child’s Progress During Winter Break
‘Tis the season and the halls are decked, the house smells like cookies, and your child is buzzing with excitement about two glorious weeks of freedom. While winter break is a wonderful time for family connection and holiday magic, many…
It’s Not Just a Tantrum: Fort Myers ABA Therapists Offer 4 Reasons Your Child Does What They Do (and How to Respond)
Our Fort Myers ABA therapists at FOCUS Therapy recognize there are few things more challenging than watching your child melt down in the middle of the grocery store, refuse to get dressed for school, or repeatedly engage in behaviors that…