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Encouraging Independence: How Akron OT Teaches Life Skills for Children With Disabilities
At our multidisciplinary clinic in Brecksville, north of Akron, OH, we believe that independence is essential to a full life. Every child deserves the freedom to explore their world with confidence, dignity, and pride in their ability to care for…
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…
Akron ABA Therapy Tips for Parents Tackling Tough Behaviors
Every parent has the tough task of addressing challenging behaviors at some point. But managing unexpected, difficult or dangerous behaviors with a neurodivergent child can be especially trying. Our Akron ABA therapy team can help. Our Board Certified Behavior Analysts…
Akron Speech Therapy Techniques for Nonverbal Children
October is AAC Awareness Month. AAC stands for “Augmentative and Alternative Communication,” and its central to our Akron speech therapy team’s approach to treating nonverbal children. At our multidisciplinary pediatric therapy clinic, we understand that communication is a critical part…
Benefits of Brecksville Occupational Therapy for Premature Babies
At our Northeast Ohio pediatric therapy clinic, we are dedicated to helping children of all ages overcome developmental challenges, including those born prematurely. Premature infants, or babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy, often face unique hurdles as they grow…
Akron ABA Therapists Explain Why ABA is “Gold Standard” Autism Treatment
Every child with autism spectrum disorder is unique. There’s a saying that, “If you’ve met one person with autism… you’ve met one person with autism.” In other words, the strengths, challenges and potential of each individual is going to be…
Sensory Desensitization Techniques of Brecksville Occupational Therapists
Children with sensory processing disorder (a fair number of whom are on the autism spectrum) often experience overwhelming responses to everyday stimuli. As our Brecksville occupational therapists can explain, these challenges can affect their ability to participate in daily activities,…
Understanding the Role of Data in ABA Therapy: How Progress is Measured
As a parent of a young child with autism, you may have heard that data plays a crucial role in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. But what exactly does that mean? How is data used, and why is it so…
Setting Realistic Goals: What to Expect From Cleveland ABA Therapy in Year 1
As a parent of a young child with autism, starting Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a significant step toward helping your child develop critical skills. The first year of Cleveland ABA therapy is an important time for building a…
Speech Delay, Apraxia, Autism: Differences Explained by Brecksville Speech Therapists
If you’ve noticed your child isn’t meeting speech and language milestones, you may have just cause for concern. There are numerous possible reasons for communication challenges, but it can be easy to confuse those that share similar symptoms. As Brecksville…