Articles by: Therapy & Wellness Connection
How Can I Improve My Child’s Speech & Language Skills? Talk to Them – Early and Often!
Parents of our kids receiving Brecksville speech & language therapy sometimes ask for tips on how to boost their child’s vocabulary and communication skills. One of the best ways? Talk to your kids! A lot! Research has shown that kids…
Brecksville Speech Therapy Insight: When Do Babies Learn Their Names?
A baby’s first-year milestones are often met with much anticipation and joy – including recognizing their own name. But what if it sees they don’t by the time they should? How much does it matter? When is it time to…
Treating Kids With Down Syndrome on the Autism Spectrum
When a child has a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder, therapy and education approaches must be specially tailored to their needs and the way they learn. At Therapy & Wellness Connection, our speech therapists, occupational therapists,…
ABA Therapists: Helping Your Child With Autism Transition Back-to-School
Summer vacation has FLOWN by far too fast this year! Soon, we’re going to start seeing those bright, yellow school buses rolling through our neighborhoods as the new school year begins. Our Brecksville ABA therapists know this has been a…
Frustration Tolerance: How Our Brecksville Occupational Therapists Help Kids Manage Frustration
Frustration tolerance is the ability to successfully manage feelings of frustration. It’s a tough skill to master, and it’s something with which a lot of kids struggle. As our Cleveland occupational therapists can explain, having low frustration tolerance can make…
Signs Your Child Should See a Speech Therapist in Brecksville
Kids will soon be back in school, and that means homework, class projects and tests. As the school year gains momentum, some parents may begin to notice their child is lagging a bit behind developmentally in terms of their speech,…
Why Our Pediatric Brecksville Speech Therapists Use Crafts in Sessions
Our pediatric Brecksville speech therapists LOVE using crafts in sessions with kids. Our tables and desks are often packed with stickers and glitter and papery and clay and cotton balls. There’s a good reason for this: Crafts are an excellent…
Study: Behavioral Regulation Difficulties Linked to Sleep Problems Among Kids With Autism
A new study found that difficulty sleeping – a common problem for children on the autism spectrum – is associated with behavioral regulation difficulties later in childhood. This longitudinal study drives home the importance of helping families address the sleep…
Occupational Therapy vs. Physical Therapy: What’s the Difference?
Both occupational therapy and physical therapy practitioners are committed to improving lives. But often when parents come to us for services, in some cases recommended for both types of therapy, they aren’t all that clear on the unique role each…
How Our Brecksville Speech Therapy Helps Children With Autism
When your child is diagnosed with autism, Brecksville speech therapy can make a huge difference in their ability to communicate, understand what’s being communicated with them and more fully participate in the world around them. Speech-language pathologists are professionals who…