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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…
From Sounds to Sentences: The Critical Connection Between Clear Speech and Reading Readiness
As Fort Myers speech therapists at FOCUS Therapy, we often see parents and caregivers who are focused on the immediate goal of clear speech. While helping your child say their /r/ or /s/ sounds is crucial, our work is about…
The Scoop on Zippers and Buttons: OT Strategies for Mastering Daily Dressing Skills
As Fort Myers occupational therapists, one of the most rewarding moments for us is when a child successfully zips their own jacket for the first time. The pride that lights up their face tells a story that goes far beyond…
They Hear Me, But Do They Understand Me? A Fort Myers Speech Therapist Explains Receptive vs. Expressive Language
What happens when your child seems to hear you perfectly well, yet doesn’t follow simple directions? Do they look at you blankly after you’ve asked them simple questions, even though you know their hearing is fine? Do they seem to…
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…
Why You Want to Work at FOCUS Therapy: Where Passion Meets Purpose
Are you searching for more than just a job? Do you want to join a team where every day brings the joy of watching children overcome challenges and reach their fullest potential? If you’re a speech therapist, speech-therapy assistant, occupational…
Why Early Intervention Matters More Than You Think
As a parent, receiving an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis for your child can feel overwhelming. The mix of emotions – worry, uncertainty, and perhaps even relief at finally having answers – is completely natural. At FOCUS Therapy, we understand…
FOCUS Therapy Summer Spirit Week!
Our upcoming Summer Spirit Week at FOCUS Therapy is jam-packed with super summer fun in every session! ABA, Speech, OT – all of our departments are joining in, the full week of July 28th to August 1st. We hope you…
Co-Treatment Sessions: When Two Therapists Are Better Than One
At FOCUS Therapy, a multidisciplinary pediatric therapy clinic in Fort Myers, Florida, we believe in the power of collaboration. That belief is at the heart of co-treatment sessions — a dynamic and highly effective approach where two therapists from different…
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…