Articles by: Therapy & Wellness Connection
Self-Advocacy Skills: How TWC Helps Children Express Their Needs
At Therapy & Wellness Connection in Akron, Ohio, we believe that every child deserves to have their voice heard. Self-advocacy—the ability to express one’s needs, wants, and rights—is a crucial life skill that empowers children to navigate their world with…
Vestibular Processing: Understanding Your Child’s Movement Needs
As pediatric occupational therapists, a common questions we receive from parents is, “Why does my child constantly need to be moving?” or conversely, “Why does my child avoid playground equipment that other kids love?” The answer often lies in understanding…
Transitioning Between School Levels: How Therapy & Wellness Connection Supports Kids During Big Changes
As the school year comes to a close, many of our patients’ parents are already thinking about preparing their child for the transition to the next school year. Moving from one school level to another represents a significant milestone in…
Occupational Therapy Approaches to Supporting Teens With Transitional Life Skills
At Therapy & Wellness Connection in Brecksville, we understand that the journey from childhood to adulthood involves complex transitions that can be particularly challenging for adolescents with developmental, cognitive, and physical differences. While early intervention occupational therapy provides essential foundations,…
Speech Milestones to Watch: Is Your Toddler’s Speech on Track?
At Therapy and Wellness connection, we understand that every child develops at their own pace. However, tracking speech and language milestones helps identify when additional support might benefit your little one. As speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and behavior analysts working…
How Collaboration Between Therapists Improves Outcomes for Kids
At Therapy and Wellness Connection, we believe that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts—especially when it comes to supporting children with developmental needs. Our multidisciplinary approach combines speech therapy, occupational therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA)…
Akron ABA Therapy for Toddlers: Early Intervention Makes a Difference
At Therapy and Wellness Connection, we sometimes hear parents wondering if their toddler is “too young” for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. The research-backed answer is clear: early intervention through Akron ABA therapy can make a profound difference in a…
Sibling Support: Helping Brothers and Sisters Understand Early Intervention Therapy
When a child receives early intervention therapy for developmental delays or disabilities, the entire family is affected – including siblings. At Therapy & Wellness Connection, our interdisciplinary approach to Akron ABA therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy involves treating the…
Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: The Benefits of Alternative Education Approaches for Neurodivergent Children
Neurodivergent children who struggle in traditional classrooms will often blossom when provided with educational approaches tailored to their unique neurological makeup. At Therapy & Wellness Connection, our Brecksville alternative education isn’t just a backup plan—for many neurodivergent children, it represents…