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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 good news is our ABA therapists offer Fort Myers parent effectiveness training, more commonly referred to as behavior consulting or parent coaching. Parent effectiveness training is ideal for families of kids who struggle with certain behaviors, but don’t necessarily need the intensive, daily ABA therapy recommended for kids with autism. It can also be supe ..read more

A written language disorder is a type of learning disability that impacts a child’s ability to read, write, and spell. As Estero pediatric speech therapists, we see it manifesting in a number of ways, including: Difficulty spelling (dysorthographia) Trouble writing legibly and coherently (dysgraphia) Problems understanding and producing written text Written language disorders tend to get less attention that speech-language disorders, but our Estero pediatric speech therapists know they can have a substantial impact on a child’s learning, academic success, and self-esteem. This is especially ..read more

If your child has or is expected to need cochlear implants, they may also need speech therapy. Consultation with a Fort Myers speech therapist can help parents ascertain whether their child will likely need speech-language therapy and if so, how to begin the process to minimize time spent on waitlists. What are Cochlear Implants? Cochlear implants are sophisticated medical devices designed to provide a sense of sound to individuals with severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss – especially those who do not benefit from conventional hearing aids. While hearing aids work by amplifying sound ..read more

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Sleep can be a struggle for all of us at some point. It’s known to be especially tough for children with autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, and other conditions common among the pediatric patients we regularly treat as Fort Myers ABA therapists. We know how to help parents through it – whether your child has one of these diagnoses or not. Better sleep starts with a solid strategy. We suggest starting with these six tips. If you find this isn’t enough, our BCBAs (board-certified behavior analysists) are experts in child behavior. We offer 1:1 parent coaching in the form of behavior ..read more

When people hear, “augmentative and alternative communication” (better known as “AAC”), they tend to assume we’re talking about sophisticated communication devices that may be used for children with substantial speech and language difficulties. It does include that sort of intervention, but there are many types of AAC devices – including some that are unaided and don’t require any tech at all. Our Fort Myers speech therapists work directly with your child to determine the best type of AAC device for their particular needs. FOCUS offers pediatric speech therapy in Fort Myers and throughout Sout ..read more

“Heavy work” can go a long way toward helping kids self-regulate – which also minimizes tantrums and emotional outbursts. Check out some of the “heavy work” activities recommended by our Fort Myers occupational therapists. The post “Heavy Work” Recommended by Fort Myers Occupational Therapists appeared first on Focus Therapy ..read more

Children with disabilities are often at higher risk of drowning, particularly in Florida. Fort Myers swimming lessons can go a long way toward reducing that risk. A few local Fort Myers swimming lessons providers that may be helpful resources for our FOCUS families: ISR Fort Myers. This is a survival swim course that teaches babies as young as 6 months how to survive for those crucial few minutes if they fall into a pool unsupervised. Swimtastic Fort Myers. Hosted at a local gym, these Fort Myers swimming lessons include an Adapted Aquatics program that takes into account each child’s physical ..read more