Articles by: Therapy & Wellness Connection
Cleveland Speech Therapists on How Quiet Time Can Help Kids Learn
As Cleveland speech therapists, we teach kids to talk back: To find their voice, use it effectively, and engage in meaningful communication with those around them. That said, we also equally recognize the value of intentional quiet time for kids…
Stay Cool: Summer Social Skills Activities From Akron Occupational Therapists
Summer is a time of adventure, exploration and fun. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to incorporate some summer social skills activities to practice what your kids are working on with their Akron occupational therapists! Here in Northeast Ohio, the summer…
Why Brecksville ABA Therapy Should Incorporate Parent Coaching
Applied behavioral analysis (ABA ) therapy is a widely recognized and effective treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder. However, the true measure of success with ABA is how far it extends beyond our sessions. We want to see our…
How Akron Speech Therapists Identify Developmental Language Disorders
As pediatric Akron speech therapists, we recognize that developmental language disorders can have a long-lasting impact on kids’ ability to communicate, do well in school, and make social connections. Early detection and intervention is critical. That’s why we rely on…
Peer Play in Cleveland ABA Therapy
Cleveland ABA therapy focuses on improving specific behaviors, such as social skills, communication, reading, and academics, as well as adaptive learning skills like fine motor dexterity, hygiene, grooming, domestic capabilities, punctuality, and job competence. Although sessions are mostly 1:1 with…
Cleveland Occupational Therapists Help Kids Work on Working Memory
Working memory is a critical cognitive function that involves the ability to hold and manipulate information over short periods. As our Cleveland occupational therapists can explain, it allows children to perform complex tasks such as following multi-step instructions, solving problems,…
Why Repetition is Effective in Cleveland Speech Therapy for Kids
In Cleveland speech therapy for kids, repetition is perhaps one of the most effective strategies. It’s extremely helpful when we’re teaching kids key speech & language skills. When kids hear words, phrases, and sentences repeatedly, they start to recognize patterns,…
How Oral Aversion is Treated by Our Akron Speech Therapists
Does your child have an oral aversion? It’s characterized by an intense resistance of fear of eating, drinking, or anything involving the mouth. It impacts an estimated 1 in 4 kids at some point in childhood – a conservative estimate.…
Flip the Script: Brecksville Speech Therapists Talk “Scripting”
Lots of kids when they’re learning to talk will repeat words or phrases they’ve heard. But if your child’s language is less conversational and more repeating certain lines of their favorite TV shows or books, they may be “scripting” or…
Upcoming Sensory Friendly Activities in Cleveland & Akron
Fun family outings can take a little more planning when your child has sensory processing difficulties. Not everywhere you go has built-in accommodations – but it is getting better. Every year, our Brecksville ABA therapists notice more and more organizations…