https://s3.gomedia.ws/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/2024/03/19123542/Augmentative-and-Alternative-Communication-AAC-FOCUS.mp4 FOCUS Therapy is excited and proud to announce that we now offer Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC). Children who struggle with spoken language can undergo an AAC evaluation by our highly-skilled Fort Myers speech therapy team to determine if AAC will be beneficial, and if so, what form. We also help qualifying patients advocate for insurance coverage of AAC devices. Those interested or with questions can learn more by visiting our new  Augmentative ..read more

Our Fort Myers ABA therapy is called “center-based,” meaning it’s provided in-clinic. Here, we offer some insight into why we believe it’s the most effective approach. Have more questions? Contact us for an initial consultation! The post Benefits of “Center-Based” Fort Myers ABA Therapy appeared first on Focus Therapy ..read more

Our Fort Myers ABA therapy providers at FOCUS know that the reinforcement strategies used in our sessions can sometimes be confused for bribery. Here, we break down the key differences – which can help parents understand why one is highly effective and the other is not. If your struggling with a child displaying challenging behaviors, our ABA therapists offer behavior consulting for families whose child may not qualify for intensive ABA therapy services. The post Bribery vs. Reinforcement: Understanding the Difference in Fort Myers ABA Therapy appeared first on Focus Therapy ..read more

Considering ABA therapy in Fort Myers for your child? Here, FOCUS Therapy behavior therapists offer insight into when ABA (behavior therapy) is typically recommended. Contact us to schedule an ADOS test or inquire about starting ABA therapy or behavior consulting. The post When It’s Time to Seek ABA Therapy in Fort Myers appeared first on Focus Therapy ..read more

Are you struggling with aggressive child behavior like kicking, biting, hitting, etc.? Every kid has moments now and then, but if it’s becoming a real problem and you aren’t sure what to do, our Fort Myers ABA therapists can help. We are child behavior experts, and use evidence-based strategies and positive reinforcement to help parents address difficult and/or dangerous behaviors. We can do this in intensive ABA therapy, but we understand many parents run into roadblocks with insurance when their child doesn’t have a qualifying diagnosis, such as autism spectrum disorder or down syndrome. Tha ..read more

Practicing Fort Myers behavior therapy strategies at home helps your child faster generalize the skills they’re learning in ABA therapy. Check out these tips for how to implement some of the approaches our behavior therapists (BCBAs & RBTs) use frequently in our daily sessions at FOCUS. The post Practice These Behavior Therapy Strategies at Home! appeared first on Focus Therapy ..read more

Is your child a “concrete thinker”? Lots of neurodivergent kids are. It means they have a tougher time thinking in the abstract and tend to interpret the world around them in a very literal way. This can sometimes lead to misunderstandings and confusion. Here, check out our tips from a Fort Myers speech therapist on how to better communicate with the concrete thinkers in your life! The post Fort Myers Speech Therapist Tips for Communicating With Concrete Thinkers appeared first on Focus Therapy ..read more

If your child has been referred to Fort Myers ABA therapy, you’re likely learning what a commitment it is and wondering if it will truly be worth it. At FOCUS Therapy, we answer with a resounding “YES!” It’s not just because it’s our job. It’s because we see the tremendous difference that Fort Myers ABA (short for applied behavior analysis) has on the kids we work with and their families. Our processes are evidence-based, positive, and give kids opportunities to communicate, learn and grow in ways their families at one point that were not possible. What is Fort Myers ABA Therapy at FOCUS? ABA ..read more

At FOCUS Therapy, we heavily gear many of our occupational therapy efforts toward early intervention. That means for certain conditions and especially those with developmental delays, the sooner we start, the better – because we can more effectively “train” neural pathways the younger the child. But what about babies? What does occupational therapy for babies look like? How we administer occupational therapy for babies depends heavily on the child’s condition and age. It’s also individualized to the child, addressing the unique needs and abilities of each baby while promoting growth and partic ..read more

Ever wonder why your kid INSISTS on reading the same bedtime story, singing the same song on repeat, eating exact same thing for breakfast morning after morning or playing the same game over and over? As a Fort Myers SLP (speech-language pathologist) can explain: It’s because that’s how they learn! Repetition is a natural and beneficial aspect of child development. It offers comfort, aids in learning mastery, supports brain development, enhances language skills and fosters social interaction. When we embrace and encourage this repetition, it can actually provide a number of benefits for their ..read more