Fort Myers ABA Therapy
Preparing Your Child with Autism for Joyful and Stress-Free Holiday Celebrations
The holidays are a time of joy, togetherness, and tradition. However, they can also bring unique challenges for families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The unfamiliar sights, sounds, smells, and routines can feel overwhelming, and transitions or sensory…
Speech Delay or Autism? Understanding the Signs & Finding the Right Support for Your Child
When a child’s words are slow to come, parents often find themselves wondering: Is this “just” a speech delay? Or could it be something more complex, like autism? It’s an understandable concern and one that we hear frequently at our…
Stimming Takes Many Different Forms
Stimming is a common behavior among people with autism. A lot of people think solely of hand-flapping or spinning, but it can take many different forms. In general, stimming is NOT a bad thing. It’s often used as a means…
Collaboration Counts: Upside of Multidisciplinary Pediatric Therapy
Early intervention pediatric therapy has been proven to be among the most effective approaches to setting the stage of long-term success for children with a wide range of developmental delays and disabilities. But for those with complex conditions, like autism…
Early Signs of Autism
Although there is no known “cure” for autism spectrum disorder, early detection and early intervention (ideally starting before age 3-5) – which includes intensive speech therapy, ABA therapy and occupational therapy services – has proven the most effective for optimal…
Keep it Consistent: Crucial for ABA Therapy
At FOCUS Therapy, one of the key principles we emphasize in ABA therapy is consistency. For children receiving ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy, consistency is crucial to their progress – and this extends far beyond the time spent in therapy…
Value of Visual Schedules – Explained by ABA Therapist in Fort Myers
For an ABA therapist in Fort Myers, one of the most powerful tools for supporting children with autism is the visual schedule. Visual schedules provide a clear, structured way for children to understand their daily routines, expectations, and transitions. They…
Behavioral Health Consultants Ask, “What is Being Said With This Action?”
At FOCUS Therapy, our child behavior experts (BCBAs) get to the heart of WHY a behavior is occurring. As ABA therapists and behavioral health consultants, we must ask, “What is the child communicating with this act?” From there, we can…
1:1 Fort Myers Parent Effectiveness Training From Child Behavior Experts
Being a parent is tough. When it comes to challenges like tantrums, not listening, aggression, bedtime routine issues, toilet training, sibling fights and other behavior challenges – it’s totally normal to be at a loss about what to do. The…