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Why Repetition is Effective in Cleveland Speech Therapy for Kids
In Cleveland speech therapy for kids, repetition is perhaps one of the most effective strategies. It’s extremely helpful when we’re teaching kids key speech & language skills. When kids hear words, phrases, and sentences repeatedly, they start to recognize patterns,…
How Oral Aversion is Treated by Our Akron Speech Therapists
Does your child have an oral aversion? It’s characterized by an intense resistance of fear of eating, drinking, or anything involving the mouth. It impacts an estimated 1 in 4 kids at some point in childhood – a conservative estimate.…
Flip the Script: Brecksville Speech Therapists Talk “Scripting”
Lots of kids when they’re learning to talk will repeat words or phrases they’ve heard. But if your child’s language is less conversational and more repeating certain lines of their favorite TV shows or books, they may be “scripting” or…
Upcoming Sensory Friendly Activities in Cleveland & Akron
Fun family outings can take a little more planning when your child has sensory processing difficulties. Not everywhere you go has built-in accommodations – but it is getting better. Every year, our Brecksville ABA therapists notice more and more organizations…
Outside OT: Why Our Brecksville Occupational Therapists Love Outdoor Sessions for Kids
The weather is getting warmer and the days are getting longer here in Northeast Ohio. Our Brecksville occupational therapists seize every opportunity we can to incorporate outdoor experiences in our 1:1 sessions and OT groups. Kids in general benefit from…
Why School Speech Therapy Alone Often Isn’t Enough
There’s no question school-based speech therapy programs play a crucial role in supporting kids with speech & language disorders. However, as our Cleveland speech therapists can explain, schools don’t always provide the most comprehensive and individualized intervention that some kids…
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…
Childhood Obesity and How Pediatric Occupational Therapists Can Help
Kids with disabilities are at increased risk for a number of health hazards – including childhood obesity. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey reports nearly 23% of kids with disabilities are obese compared to 16% of kids without disabilities.…
Cleveland ABA Therapist Summer Safety Tips for Kids With Special Needs
Spring has sprung! The weather is getting warmer. Here in Northeast Ohio, everyone is eager to squeeze every last drop of sunshine from each day. But it’s not time to relax safety standards – especially if you’re a parent of…
New to Speech Therapy? 6 Questions for Your Child’s Akron Speech Therapist
Is your child brand new to speech therapy? Everyone starts somewhere. Here, we offer 6 questions to ask your child’s Akron speech therapist to give you a better understanding of what’s next and how you can best support your child’s…