Insights
Occupational Therapy vs. Physical Therapy: What’s the Difference?
Both occupational therapy and physical therapy practitioners are committed to improving lives. But often when parents come to us for services, in some cases recommended for both types of therapy, they aren’t all that clear on the unique role each…
How Our Brecksville Speech Therapy Helps Children With Autism
When your child is diagnosed with autism, Brecksville speech therapy can make a huge difference in their ability to communicate, understand what’s being communicated with them and more fully participate in the world around them. Speech-language pathologists are professionals who…
Brecksville ABA Therapist Insight: Autism and Self-Injurious Behavior
Self-injury isn’t a symptom of autism, strictly speaking. However, as a Brecksville ABA therapist can tell you, it’s certainly a common issue for many families of children on the spectrum. We’re familiar with the fact that certain symptoms, comorbidities and…
When Your Child Can’t Write His Name Yet: Tips From an Akron Occupational Therapist
Even though we live in a world where it seems everything these days is typed, mastering legible handwriting is still an important life skill – starting first and foremost with one’s name. If your child has reached the age of…
Study: Visual Training Helps Young Adults With Autism Land Employment
A recent analysis published in the journal Autism found that online, self-guided training may be able to help job-seeking adults with autism land employment. At Therapy & Wellness Connection, we’ve offered vocational services to young adults in Cleveland with autism…
Akron Speech Therapists Use Sign Language For Kids With Communication Difficulties
Sign language isn’t just for the hearing impaired. Many children with speech and language disorders who struggle to express themselves can be taught non-verbal forms of communication. As our Akron speech therapists can explain, this can help kickstart the development…
Brecksville Summer Camp Full – Sign Up for Waitlist
Our Thrive Brecksville summer camp for kids of all ages & abilities is full for the 2021 season! However, we are still encouraging interested families to submit a registration form to be added to our waitlist. The reason is two-fold:…
Let’s ALL Play: Benefits of Inclusive Brecksville Summer Camp for Kids
Ohio kids eagerly look forward to summer camp every year. It’s a unique opportunity to enjoy beautiful weather, make new friends and mentors, see cool places, learn new skills and leave with a treasure trove of memories. This year, emerging…
Cleveland Speech Therapy Tips on Teaching Vowel Sounds
There are only five vowel letters in the English alphabet (six if you count y) but more than 20 vowel sounds we use in everyday speech. Vowels are critical to language, and are among the first babbled by babies when…
OTR vs. COTA: Choosing the Best Akron Occupational Therapist for Your Child
April is Occupational Therapy Month. Children who need the assistance of an Akron occupational therapist may be diagnosed with any number of conditions, from down syndrome to autism spectrum disorder to traumatic injury. The goal of a pediatric occupational therapist…