Articles by: Therapy & Wellness Connection
Why Our Akron OTs Prioritize A Child’s Emotional Regulation Skills
When it comes to child emotional regulation skills, our occupational therapy team has some great tools that parents can employ to help their kids better manage their emotional responses to everyday occurrences. Emotional regulation for kids refers to the ability…
Speech Milestones for 18-Month-Olds – From Akron Speech Therapists
Is your toddler’s talking (or lack thereof) concerning you? Is it possible they aren’t reaching the speech milestones they should at 18 months? Our Akron speech therapists always advise parents to always seek professional input if they have concerns. If…
Top Self-Calming Strategies for Kids From Akron Occupational Therapists
Everyone has big emotions from time-to-time. Children are no exception. Learning how to self-calm is an important life skill. It’s tough for a lot of adults, let alone children – and especially those with developmental delays and disabilities. Here, our…
At-Home Speech Therapy Practice During Bedtime Story Routine
If your child is struggling with speech and language skills, incorporating speech therapy practice can be as easy as approaching your bedtime story routine with a bit more strategy and intention. It doesn’t have to take any more of your…
Consistency is Key: Why Regular Speech Therapy Attendance is So Critical to Your Child’s Success
When it comes to speech therapy attendance, consistency really is essential. This is true no matter what the child’s condition or severity level. As our Cleveland speech therapists can explain, while no two children may have the exact same needs…
“Should I Be Concerned About My Toddler’s Hand Flapping?”
Hand flapping is perhaps one of the most commonly known “stims” engaged in by children with autism spectrum disorder. So it’s understandable that a parent who sees their toddler flapping their hands will be concerned. However, as our Akron ABA…
Brecksville Speech Therapists Weigh In on “Late Talkers”: Do They Grow Out of It?
If you’re child is a late talker, maybe you’ve heard the phrase, “He’s just a late bloomer.” You might have even been told not to worry, as they’ll grow out of it. Our Brecksville speech therapists disagree with this advice,…
How Cleveland Speech Therapists Contribute to Child Autism Treatment
A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics revealed autism rates in the U.S. have tripled in the last two decades. There is some debate about whether this means the condition is becoming more common or whether we’re just better…
Akron Occupational Therapists on Importance of Pretend Play
Our Akron occupational therapists often remark that we “get paid to play.” That’s because from the outside looking in, a pediatric occupational therapy session can look a whole lot like we’re “just playing.” But this overlooks the reality that play…
Why Our Akron ABA Therapists Say “Expected/Unexpected” vs. “Good/Bad”
As Akron ABA therapists, we recognize that words matter. The language we use when working with children on the autism spectrum is important and should be carefully considered. When we’re talking about social communication and behavior, we’re careful not to…