behavior therapy
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…
10 Questions Parents Should Ask Their Child’s FOCUS Therapy Team
As a parent, you are your child’s most important advocate. When your child begins therapy—whether it’s occupational therapy, speech therapy, ABA therapy or a combination of services—you’re entering into a partnership with professionals who are here to support your family’s…
Behavior Consulting Empowers Parents & Improves Family Routines
Parenting comes with its share of beautiful moments and challenging days. Whether you’re navigating bedtime battles, mealtime struggles, or simply trying to establish consistent routines that work for your family, you’re not alone. At FOCUS Therapy in Fort Myers, we…
Best Fort Myers Playgrounds and Parks for Sensory-Friendly Play
As Fort Myers occupational therapists who work with many families, we know how challenging it can be to find the perfect playground where your child can thrive. Whether your little one is sensory-seeking, sensory-avoiding, or somewhere in between, finding spaces…
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…
Common Fort Myers ABA Therapy Strategies
Questions about your child’s behavior therapy? The Fort Myers ABA therapy team at FOCUS is here to support you every step of the way. FOCUS Therapy offers Fort Myers ABA therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, parent coaching, IEP assistance and…
Collaborative Approaches: How Fort Myers ABA Works With Other Therapies
At FOCUS Therapy in Fort Myers, we believe that the most effective approach to pediatric therapy isn’t found in isolated treatment, but through thoughtful collaboration between disciplines. Our multidisciplinary model combines Fort Myers ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), Speech-Language Therapy, and…
ABA for Self-Advocacy: Helping Children With Autism Express Their Needs
Self-advocacy—the ability to express one’s needs, preferences, and boundaries—is a foundational life skill that empowers children to navigate their world with greater independence and confidence. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental conditions, building self-advocacy skills can…
Beyond Labels: How Diagnostic Information From Fort Myers ADOS Testing Shapes Effective Treatment
When parents first notice developmental differences in their child, questions and concerns naturally arise. Is this just a unique personality trait? A temporary delay? Or could it be something like autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? At our FOCUS Therapy, where we…
Bridges of Communication: How ABA & AAC Work Together at FOCUS Therapy
At FOCUS Therapy in Fort Myers, our approach to pediatric intervention is built on a foundation of collaboration and evidence-based practices. Among our most powerful therapeutic combinations is the integration of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication…