speech therapy
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…
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…
Signs Your Toddler Needs Speech Therapy
FOCUS offers pediatric speech therapy in Fort Myers, Southwest Florida. Call (239) 313.5049 or Contact Us online. Additional Resources: How to Know if Your Child Needs a Speech Evaluation, March 25, 2021, The Cleveland Clinic More Blog Entries: Fort Myers Speech Therapists…
Fort Myers Now Has National Stuttering Association Chapter – 1st Meet Up 10/16
FOCUS Therapy is excited to share the news that the National Stuttering Association now has a Fort Myers chapter – and their first meet up is scheduled for 10/16. The motto of the National Stuttering Association is, “If you stutter,…
Fort Myers Speech Therapists Explain Developmental Language Disorders
As Fort Myers speech therapists, we frequently work with parents who are concerned about their child’s speech and language development. If you’re noticing that your child is struggling to communicate or understand language compared to their peers, you may be…
Importance of WH Questions in Measuring Language Development
As pediatric speech therapists in Fort Myers, one of the key tools we use to assess and support language development in children is the ability to understand and answer WH questions. You’re familiar with these: They’re the questions that begin…
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…
Why a Speech Therapist for Child Swallowing Issues?
If your child has been diagnosed with swallowing issues, you may be wondering why they’ve been referred to a speech therapist. After all, they may have no issues with talking or communicating. Or maybe they do – but what’s that…
“Social Communication Skills Are Vital” -Child Speech Therapist
Communication is at the heart of WHY we use language. As a Fort Myers child speech therapist, I recognize social communication skills as fundamental in language learning and development. A significant portion of early intervention speech therapy sessions (especially for…