Articles by: Therapy & Wellness Connection
Could Your Kid Benefit From Occupational Therapy Groups?
Whether your child has been receiving occupational therapy services for a while or they’re brand new to OT, parents may be wondering how they can reinforce the skills their kids are learning. Our Brecksville occupational therapy groups are a great…
Cleveland Feeding & Swallowing Therapy Helps Kids Thrive
“Food is life.” When a child has trouble eating healthy or properly, it’s a problem with the potential to impact their health, learning, and social connections. If your child is struggling with eating and swallowing, Cleveland feeding & swallowing therapy…
Why Pediatric Speech Therapy Demand is WAY Up
If you have sought pediatric speech therapy in Cleveland over the last two years, you’ve likely been confronted with a noticeable spike in delays for specialist appointments and therapy services. While child Northeast Ohio speech therapy clinics like Therapy &…
A Present With a Purpose: Give the Gift of Pediatric Therapy to NE Ohio Kids With Disabilities
Making Futures Merry & Bright: Your donation gives Northeast Ohio children with disabilities access to critical life skill therapy services that help them communicate, learn, grow, and gain independence. A Present With a Purpose fundraiser is spearheaded by the recently-founded 501(c)3…
Study: Baby Speech-Language Development Delay & Screen Time Linked
A recent study found that babies’ speech-language development and problem-solving skills were noticeably delayed when they were exposed to hours of screen time daily. Research published in The Journal of the American Medical Association of Pediatrics revealed 1-year-olds exposed to…
Effectiveness of Parent-Mediated Occupational Therapy for Kids
When it comes to the success of occupational therapy for kids, the importance of parent engagement cannot be overstated. Our Akron occupational therapists may only see your child for a handful of hours a week – but you’re there all…
Akron Occupational Therapy for Kids Is an Evidence-Based Practice
If you were to peek into therapy sessions at our clinic, it might look like we’re “just playing.” But at Therapy & Wellness Connection, our Akron occupational therapy for kids is an evidence-based practice. For those unfamiliar with this terminology,…
Cleveland Occupational Therapists Can Help Kids With ADHD Improve Attention, Reduce Hyperactivity
Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) struggle with the key life skills of paying attention and maintaining a measure of stillness for certain stretches. (Exactly how long their attention span and/or capacity for keeping a calm body depends on…