Fort Myers occupational therapy
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…
Early Signs of Autism in Toddlers: What Parents Often Notice First
As parents watch their children grow and develop, they naturally celebrate each milestone—first smiles, first words, first steps. But sometimes, parents begin to notice differences in how their child interacts with the world around them. These observations, though sometimes subtle,…
Helping Kids Who Struggle with Transitions: OT Tools That Work
Every parent has been there: the meltdown when it’s time to leave the playground, the resistance when turning off the TV, or the tears that come with switching from one activity to another. But for some children, these transition moments…
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…
Family-Friendly Sensory-Friendly Activities in Fort Myers, FL
As pediatric therapists specializing in ABA therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, we at FOCUS Therapy understand that every child experiences the world differently through their senses. In Southwest Florida, we’re fortunate to have a growing number of sensory-friendly activities…
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…
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…
Fort Myers OT Insights: Helping Children With Autism Manage Sensory Overload
At FOCUS Therapy in Fort Myers, we work with incredible children every day—kids who are learning, growing, and thriving in their own unique ways. For many of the children we serve with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), one of the most…
Feeding Therapy Strategies for Family Mealtimes With Your Picky Eater
Mealtime should be a nourishing experience—both nutritionally and emotionally—for families. However, for parents of picky eaters, the dinner table can become a battleground of frustration, worry, and stress. At FOCUS Therapy, we understand the unique challenges faced by families navigating…
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…