Insights
Is it Behavior or Sensory? Occupational Therapists Help Parents Tell the Difference
Picture this: Your 5-year-old is having a complete meltdown in the grocery store. The fluorescent lights buzz overhead, shopping carts clatter down the aisles, and your child is on the floor, screaming and covering their ears. Other shoppers stare, and…
Transitioning Between School Levels: How Therapy & Wellness Connection Supports Kids During Big Changes
As the school year comes to a close, many of our patients’ parents are already thinking about preparing their child for the transition to the next school year. Moving from one school level to another represents a significant milestone in…
Speech Milestones to Watch: Is Your Toddler’s Speech on Track?
At Therapy and Wellness connection, we understand that every child develops at their own pace. However, tracking speech and language milestones helps identify when additional support might benefit your little one. As speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and behavior analysts working…
Sibling Support: Helping Brothers and Sisters Understand Early Intervention Therapy
When a child receives early intervention therapy for developmental delays or disabilities, the entire family is affected – including siblings. At Therapy & Wellness Connection, our interdisciplinary approach to Akron ABA therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy involves treating the…
How to Become an ABA Therapist in Cleveland, Ohio
Are you a curious, caring person who loves working with kids and would find great reward in helping those with autism and other conditions reach their full potential for communication, connection, and independence? You might want to become an ABA…
Akron Speech Therapist Activity Recs for Speech & Language Development
Speech & language development is a key element of a child’s growth. As parents, you play a vital role in that. As an Akron speech therapist, part of my role is help aid parents in that pursuit – especially when…
“Why Does Baby Say ‘Dada’ First?” Brecksville Speech Therapist Insight
As a Brecksville speech therapist, I know parents are often PSYCHED about their baby’s first words. I’ve also heard over and over moms express dismay (only half-joking) that after all they’ve done, the baby’s first word is often “dada” –…
Cleveland Speech Therapists on How Quiet Time Can Help Kids Learn
As Cleveland speech therapists, we teach kids to talk back: To find their voice, use it effectively, and engage in meaningful communication with those around them. That said, we also equally recognize the value of intentional quiet time for kids…
Stay Cool: Summer Social Skills Activities From Akron Occupational Therapists
Summer is a time of adventure, exploration and fun. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to incorporate some summer social skills activities to practice what your kids are working on with their Akron occupational therapists! Here in Northeast Ohio, the summer…
Why Brecksville ABA Therapy Should Incorporate Parent Coaching
Applied behavioral analysis (ABA ) therapy is a widely recognized and effective treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder. However, the true measure of success with ABA is how far it extends beyond our sessions. We want to see our…