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Finding the Function of Behavior: Cleveland ABA Therapy Insight
When it comes to the science of behavior, the first question our Cleveland ABA therapy team wants to have answered is: Why? Every behavior has a function. It is finding out the function of behavior that allows us to formulate…
7 Summer Activity Ideas From Our Akron Occupational Therapists
As Akron occupational therapists, we’re frequently working on things like handwriting, self-regulation, and executive functioning. But summertime play is a veritable goldmine of sensory activities that can help boost a child’s development. We’ve put together a list of summer occupational…
Akron ADOS Testing – What to Expect
If a child is suspected of being on the autism spectrum (usually by a parent, doctor, or teacher), they will be referred for an ADOS test. Akron ADOS testing can be completed by professionals who are certified to conduct it.…
Why Our Cleveland Speech Therapists Teach Kids How to Make Inferences
As Cleveland speech therapists, we help kids of all ages work on a broad range of speech, language, and communication goals. One of the toughest of those is something called inferences. When kids are first learning how to engage in…
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Cleveland ABA Therapy Strategies to Use at Home
Parents are a key part of the puzzle when it comes to successful Cleveland ABA therapy for kids on the autism spectrum. Knowing how to work on the skills we target in therapy in a home setting is important for…
5 To-Dos After Cleveland Autism Diagnosis
A Cleveland autism diagnosis can leave parents reeling – even when it’s something you’ve been expecting as you awaited the results of ADOS testing and other examinations. Sometimes, it can feel like something of a relief. You finally have answers.…
Cleveland Speech Therapists Offer Activities to Encourage Kids’ Language
May is Better Speech & Hearing Month, and the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports 1 in 12 kids age 3-17 in the U.S. has a disorder related to voice, speech, language or swallowing. Our Cleveland speech…
Cleveland ABA Therapy Strategies
Approaches to Cleveland ABA therapy for children with autism can be varied depending on the provider. If your child is on the spectrum and you’ve been referred to behavior therapy by your pediatric specialist, it’s important to talk to the…
“Late Talkers” Who Get Early Intervention Speech Therapy Have Better Long-Term Outcomes
As speech therapy providers, we’re well-acquainted with the fact that “late talkers” can benefit from early intervention. And while there is evidence those who “catch up” continue to be at moderate risk for further speech-language deficits as they get older,…