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Fort Myers ABA Therapy Outcomes Best for Kids Who Start Early, Attend Consistently
FOCUS Therapy offers pediatric ABA therapy in Fort Myers and throughout Southwest Florida. Call (239) 313.5049 or Contact Us online.
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Upcoming Sensory Friendly Activities in Fort Myers, Naples, and SWFL
Family fun time can take a little extra planning when your child has different sensory needs. Our FOCUS Florida ABA therapists are here to help. We’ve compiled a list of upcoming sensory friendly activities in Fort Myers, Estero, Bonita Springs,…
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Key Skills Our Fort Myers ABA Therapists Target
As Fort Myers ABA therapists, our work involves systematically teaching kids with autism spectrum disorder (and other developmental disabilities) a wide range of skills while simultaneously reducing challenging behaviors that are socially significant. We do this using the principles of…
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Unlocking Communication: How Fort Myers Speech Therapists Use AAC for Kids
As Fort Myers speech therapists, teaching kids to communicate as effectively as possible is always are top goal. How we approach that task varies depending on the unique needs, interests, and abilities of each child. Increasingly, we’re using AAC as…
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What Qualifies a Child for Speech Therapy in Fort Myers?
Speech delays and disorders are the main reason most kids are referred to early intervention therapies (including speech, occupational, ABA & physical therapy by their doctors. But what does that mean? What actually qualifies a child for speech therapy in…
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Benefits of “Center-Based” Fort Myers ABA Therapy
Our Fort Myers ABA therapy is called “center-based,” meaning it’s provided in-clinic. Here, we offer some insight into why we believe it’s the most effective approach. Have more questions? Contact us for an initial consultation!
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“Occupational Therapy for Babies? What Does That Look Like?”
At FOCUS Therapy, we heavily gear many of our occupational therapy efforts toward early intervention. That means for certain conditions and especially those with developmental delays, the sooner we start, the better – because we can more effectively “train” neural…
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Break Those Bad Screen Time Habits With These Tips From FOCUS Therapy
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How Meds & Pediatric Therapies Together Can Help Kids With Attention/Behavior Issues Reach Maximum Potential
As experienced providers of pediatric therapies in Southwest Florida (specifically, speech therapy, occupational therapy, ABA therapy, and physical therapy), our team at FOCUS Therapy in Fort Myers is sometimes asked whether kids receiving these services might still benefit from medication…
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SWFL Speech Therapy Treatment for Kids With Childhood Apraxia of Speech
When it comes to treatment for childhood apraxia of speech, our Fort Myers speech therapists employ treatments that are both evidence-based but also fun and tailored to the individual child. Apraxia of speech is a relatively uncommon speech disorder, but…
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