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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…

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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)…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Celebrating Small Steps: How to Recognize Incremental Progress in Cleveland ABA Therapy

When you’re child is receiving Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, it’s not uncommon to wonder, “Are we making progress?” Our Cleveland ABA therapy team at Therapy and Wellness Connection recognizes that development can sometimes seem imperceptible day-to-day. But we also…

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How Social-Emotional Learning Groups Build Confidence and Communication Skills

As pediatric occupational therapists, we’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of social-emotional learning (SEL) groups. These structured group sessions provide children with a safe space to develop crucial life skills that extend far beyond the therapy room. Occupational therapy is…

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Why Simultaneous Feeding & Swallowing Therapy + Speech Therapy

Cleveland feeding & swallowing therapy is a service that can be provided alongside speech therapy — particularly for children with developmental delays, neurological conditions, or structural abnormalities affecting oral motor function. Since both therapies target overlapping muscle groups and functions…

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Cleveland Occupational Therapists Support Social Skills Development

Our Cleveland occupational therapists (OTs) play a crucial role in helping children with developmental delays and disorders learn essential social skills. Social skills are vital for young kids, as they lay the foundation for effective communication, social regulation and successful…

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On the Bright Side: Positive Reinforcement in ABA Therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is one of the most effective and evidence-based interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental delays. One of the reasons it works so well, as our Cleveland ABA therapy team can…