Fort Myers occupational therapy
FOCUS Therapy Prioritizes Therapist Relationships With Patients & Parents
At FOCUS Therapy, one of the first things we do when starting speech, occupational, or ABA therapy with a new patient is make it a point to begin building a positive relationship with the child and their parents/caregivers. The fact…
Autism & Fireworks: Tips From Fort Myers Occupational Therapists
For many people, fireworks are the highlight of summer holiday celebrations. But as Fort Myers occupational therapists, we recognize that delight isn’t what these loud, bright, earth-shaking explosions inspire for everyone. For neurodiverse individuals – and kids on the autism…
Snow in Fort Myers? Check Out This Cool Occupational Therapy Activity!
South Florida may not have real snow like our northern neighbors (though there was that one time back in 1977), but this cool occupational therapy activity for kids is just as fun – no scarves or mittens required! Making fake…
Zip It! Occupational Therapy Tips on Learning to Button & Zip
Learning to get dressed is an essential function of independence. But none of us is born learning to tie, button, or zip. For kids with developmental delays and disabilities, these skills can take longer. Our FOCUS Fort Myers occupational therapy…
Fort Myers Occupational Therapists: Learning to Be Flexible is Key for Kids With Autism
Autism is a neurological condition characterized, in part, by restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. Someone with autism may insist on adhering to the same routines and rituals – and any attempt at changing the slightest element can…
FOCUS Therapy Opening Second Fort Myers Location Near Gulf Coast
Big news, FOCUS Family: FOCUS Therapy is opening a second location in Fort Myers! Our new FOCUS Therapy location, conveniently situated near FGCU, Gulf Coast Town Center and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), will allow us to expand our vital…
Fort Myers Occupational Therapists: Helping Kids With Time Management
Why did the man sit on the clock? …. Because he wanted to be on time! Compelling a child to complete tasks in a timely manner is a daily struggle for so many parents. This is especially true when your…