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What is a Multidisciplinary Pediatric Therapy Clinic – And Why it Works
By Jennifer Voltz-Ronco, Owner/Founder of FOCUS Therapy If you’ve just started your journey into the world of pediatric therapy—or if you’re looking for a more coordinated and effective way to support your child’s development—you’ve probably come across the term “multidisciplinary…
Navigating an Autism Diagnosis in Florida: The First Steps
When a child receives an autism diagnosis, many parents feel a huge weight of uncertainty — about both the long- and short-term implications. It’s not only, “What will their future look like?” but also, “What do I do now?” As…
Why Multidisciplinary Therapy is a Game-Changer for Your Child
When your child faces developmental delays or behavioral challenges, finding the right support can feel overwhelming. A multidisciplinary therapy clinic like FOCUS Therapy can be true game-changer for helping your child thrive. At our Fort Myers therapy clinic, we believe…
Does Your Child Have Autism? FOCUS Offers Fort Myers Autism Testing
FOCUS Therapy offers ADOS testing for autism in Fort Myers, as well as pediatric speech therapy, ABA therapy and occupational therapy. There is no cure for autism, but many of the symptoms can be effectively managed — particularly with early…
Speech Delay or Autism? Understanding the Signs & Finding the Right Support for Your Child
When a child’s words are slow to come, parents often find themselves wondering: Is this “just” a speech delay? Or could it be something more complex, like autism? It’s an understandable concern and one that we hear frequently at our…
Stimming Takes Many Different Forms
Stimming is a common behavior among people with autism. A lot of people think solely of hand-flapping or spinning, but it can take many different forms. In general, stimming is NOT a bad thing. It’s often used as a means…
Does Your Child Have Sensory Processing Disorder? We Can Help!
FOCUS Therapy in Fort Myers offers help for children with sensory processing disorder, including occupational therapy, ABA therapy, speech therapy and behavior consulting / parent coaching. Call (239) 313.5049 or Contact Us online to learn more.
Early Signs of Autism
Although there is no known “cure” for autism spectrum disorder, early detection and early intervention (ideally starting before age 3-5) – which includes intensive speech therapy, ABA therapy and occupational therapy services – has proven the most effective for optimal…
How ABA Therapy Can Help Kids
If you have more questions about how our Fort Myers ABA therapy team can help your child, contact us! FOCUS Therapy offers ABA therapy and ADOS testing to children in Lee County, Florida. Call (239) 313.5049 or Contact Us online.
FOCUS Therapy Only Schedules Evaluations if We Have Space to Treat Your Child
Evaluations are an important step in the process of securing speech, occupational, physical, and/or ABA therapy for your child. But parents and caregivers should be wary of facilities that offer these evaluations while lacking capacity to immediately treat the child.…