Fort Myers ABA Therapy
The 2026 Summer “Regression” Prevention Guide from our Fort Myers ABA Therapists
School ends, the schedule dissolves, and within few weeks (sometimes a few days, if we’re honest) you start noticing your child’s skillsets slipping. The morning routine that finally felt manageable becomes a battle again. The words your child had been…
The “Whole-Child” Evaluation: Why We Might Suggest Multiple Therapies After Fort Myers ADOS Testing
Whatever brought you to our doors for Fort Myers ADOS testing, whether it was a teacher’s suggestion or your own sense that your child wasn’t keeping pace with their peers, you were focused on one thing: getting answers. Now, you…
Lee County School IEPs in 2026: What Parents Need to Know about Fort Myers IEP Planning — and How FOCUS Therapy Can Help
If your child has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) through the Lee County School District, you are navigating one of the most important and complex aspects of raising a child with a disability or developmental difference. You are also doing…
New to FOCUS Therapy? Here’s What You Need to Know!
Welcome to the FOCUS family! Whether your child has just received their first evaluation recommendation, you’re transferring from another clinic, or you’re simply exploring your options in Southwest Florida: We are genuinely glad you are here! Starting or changing your…
Why “Play-Based” Therapy Is Serious Work — and Why That Matters to Us
Pediatric therapy is more than a job. For the right clinician, it is a calling. If you are a speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, or behavior analyst who takes both the science and the joy of working with children seriously, we…
What to Know When Your Child Needs Speech, OT, and ABA at a Fort Myers Pediatric Therapy Clinic
If your child has been recommended for speech therapy, occupational therapy, and ABA therapy, you may be feeling a mix of emotions: relief that there is a plan, but also overwhelmed by the prospect of multiple appointments, multiple therapists, and…
Transitions Without Tears: How Visual Schedules and Timers Can Help Your Child Get Out the Door on Time
For parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing differences, or developmental delays, morning transitions — and transitions of any kind — can feel like navigating a daily storm. The good news? There are evidence-based strategies that…
The “Publix Run” Success Guide: Using Fort Myers ABA Therapy Strategies to Turn Grocery Shopping Into a Learning Opportunity
Every parent knows that moment: You’re standing in the cereal aisle at Publix, your child is melting down because they can’t have the box with the cartoon character, and you’re wondering if you should just abandon the cart and leave.…
The “Playdate Playbook”: How to Facilitate a Successful Home Playdate for a Child with Social Communication Delays
For many parents, organizing a playdate seems like second nature—invite a friend over, let the kids play, and supervise from the sidelines. But for parents of children with social communication delays, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, or…
Managing Therapy Schedules: Tips for Busy Southwest Florida Families
Juggling therapy appointments alongside work, school, extracurriculars, and family life can feel overwhelming for Southwest Florida families. Between tourist traffic on US-41, severe weather, and the the constant hustle of daily life for parents with young children, our Fort Myers…