Education
Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: The Benefits of Alternative Education Approaches for Neurodivergent Children
Neurodivergent children who struggle in traditional classrooms will often blossom when provided with educational approaches tailored to their unique neurological makeup. At Therapy & Wellness Connection, our Brecksville alternative education isn’t just a backup plan—for many neurodivergent children, it represents…
The Benefits of Cleveland Early Intervention: Why Timing Matters for Developmental Delays
Every moment of childhood is a chance to grow, discover, and reach for potential. But for some children, developmental milestones can feel elusive. Simple words, coordinated movements, or focused attention may take more time and care. For children facing these…
Beyond the Classroom: How Therapy Supports Learning for Kids With ADHD & Executive Functioning Challenges
Children with ADHD and executive functioning challenges often face unique struggles. School days can feel like a series of impossible hurdles: Sitting still, listening closely, organizing materials, remembering instructions. But with the right supports – particularly with occupational therapy, but…
Education Alternatives: Homeschool, Alternative School & Therapeutic Day School for Neurodivergent Kids
Parents of children with special needs, including those with conditions such as autism, often face challenges when deciding on the best educational environment for their child. While public schools provide essential services, they may not always offer the individualized attention,…
Brecksville Therapeutic Day School: A Lifeline for Kids Who Learn Differently
Kids aren’t carbon copies of each other. All have their own strengths and weaknesses, as well as unique ways of thinking and learning. So why would we teach them all the same way and expect them all to thrive equally…
Brecksville SLP Urges Parents to Proactively Protect Kids’ Hearing
As a Brecksville SLP (speech-language pathologist), I recognize it can be easy to disregard the possibility of hearing loss as a sad fact of getting older. However, what we’re seeing is that hearing loss – in particular noise-induced hearing loss…
We Provide Akron Tutors and Homeschool Help for Kids With Special Needs
Our Akron tutors know that no two students learn the exact same way. Yet classroom instruction across Ohio is largely uniform and rigid. That can lead a lot of headaches and heartaches – especially if a child has disabilities, developmental…
How Akron Speech Therapists Can Help Kids With Learning Disabilities
Learning disabilities are disorders that impact one’s ability to: Understand or use spoken or written language. Complete mathematical calculations and equations. Coordinate movements. Direct attention. Engage in higher-level skills like time planning, abstract reasoning, organization, and long/short-term memory. The term…
Ohio Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Is Your Child Developmentally Ready?
Kindergarten is the new first grade. At least that’s been the conclusion after research the last few years into Ohio kindergarten readiness and standard developmental milestones that public schools expect kids to have by the time they start school. Our…
5 To-Dos After Cleveland Autism Diagnosis
A Cleveland autism diagnosis can leave parents reeling – even when it’s something you’ve been expecting as you awaited the results of ADOS testing and other examinations. Sometimes, it can feel like something of a relief. You finally have answers.…