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Fort Myers ABA Therapists Offer 6 Tips for Better Sleep
Sleep can be a struggle for all of us at some point. It’s known to be especially tough for children with autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, and other conditions common among the pediatric patients we regularly treat as Fort Myers…
FOCUS WATER WEEK JUNE 10-13!
Who says therapy has to be dry & boring? Let’s get this summer started!! At FOCUS Therapy in Fort Myers, we’re hosting a fin-tastic few days with Water Week, June 10-13 (Monday-Thursday). Parents, if you want your child to participate,…
Spotting The Early Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder
If you’re concerned your child might have early signs of autism, do NOT to “wait-and-see.” We know “autism” is a scary word for many parents. The idea that something could be “wrong” with your child or that they’re going to…
Why We Love Play-Based Therapy for Kids in Speech, ABA, OT, and PT
FOCUS Therapy offers pediatric speech therapy, ABA therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy in Fort Myers and throughout Southwest Florida. Call (239) 313.5049 or Contact Us online. Additional Resources: The Efficacy of Play Therapy With Children: A Meta-Analytic Review of Treatment Outcomes.,…
Fort Myers Speech Therapist Tips for Communicating With Concrete Thinkers
Is your child a “concrete thinker”? Lots of neurodivergent kids are. It means they have a tougher time thinking in the abstract and tend to interpret the world around them in a very literal way. This can sometimes lead to…
“Let’s Do It Again!” Fort Myers SLP Explains Why Kids Love Repetition
Ever wonder why your kid INSISTS on reading the same bedtime story, singing the same song on repeat, eating exact same thing for breakfast morning after morning or playing the same game over and over? As a Fort Myers SLP…
The Best Age for Fort Myers Speech Therapy? Mind the Milestones.
When we’re looking at the best age for kids to start a Fort Myers speech therapy program, one thing we’re going to zoom in on is whether they’re meeting certain developmental and language milestones. In the first 3 years of…
Fort Myers ABA Therapist Travel Tips for Families of Kids With Autism
Travel is an enriching experience for kids and families. Family vacations, special holiday trips, and unique adventures – it’s the stuff cherished, lifelong memories are made of. That said, traveling with kids is likely to be an inevitable challenge. If…