Articles by: Therapy & Wellness Connection
Brecksville Speech Therapy Team on Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder
Our Brecksville speech therapy team have successfully treated many kids with social pragmatic communication disorder. It’s a condition characterized by significant challenges with both verbal and nonverbal communication used regularly in social settings. Social-communication trouble can be associated with other…
Akron Speech Therapist Tips for That Tricky “R” Sound
“Arrgh, matey!” Did you know the R sound has as many as 32 sound type variations in the English North American accent. As any Akron speech therapists can tell you, R is one of the most commonly used sounds in…
Cleveland ABA Therapists Explain Our Aim for Generalization of Skills
When our Cleveland ABA therapists structure our behavior therapy sessions, we know that each one may look a bit different depending on the child’s skills and goals. But one thing that’s the same across the board is the main end…
Top Akron ABA Therapy Strategies
If your child has been diagnosed with autism in Northeast Ohio, you may have been referred for Akron ABA therapy services. ABA therapy (short for “Applied Behavior Analysis”) is considered the gold standard treatment for children with autism, and the…
Handwriting Helpers From Our Cleveland Occupational Therapy Team
Lots of kids struggle with handwriting, especially early on. But if problems persist, it may be time to consult with a Cleveland occupational therapy provider. Handwriting is an important skill for schoolchildren – and well into adulthood. It’s a basic…
How Akron Speech Therapy Can Help With Auditory Processing Disorder
Auditory processing disorder is a condition that is treatable by our pediatric Akron speech therapy team. Early intervention is recommended whenever possible. Kids with auditory processing disorder have a tough time making small distinctions in word sounds. For instance, if…
Choosing the Right Cleveland ABA Therapy Provider for Your Child With Autism
ABA therapy is widely considered the gold standard treatment for children on the autism spectrum – and it’s particularly valuable when it’s intensive, starts early, and is combined with other critical interventions, such as speech therapy and occupational therapy. That…
5 Signs Your Child May Need Akron Occupational Therapy
Akron occupational therapy helps kids with a broad range of physical, cognitive, motor, and speech deficits to develop those skills to the best of their abilities and reach their maximum potential. Our pediatric occupational therapists at Therapy & Wellness Connection…
Cleveland ABA Therapists on Differences Between Bribery vs. Reinforcement
As Cleveland ABA therapists, so much of what we’re able to achieve with our pediatric patients is because of our tactical use of reinforcement. Reinforcement can be positive (game time, a sticker, a favorite song/dance, a gummy treat) or negative…
Cleveland Speech Therapy: School vs. Private Services
Parents whose children have been referred for Cleveland speech therapy may wonder whether they truly need to seek out private therapy – particularly if they can access services through their child’s school. The answer will certainly depend on a number…