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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…
Daily Living Skills: How Akron Occupational Therapists Help Kids Work Toward Independence
Often, the work of the dedicated Akron occupational therapists in pediatrics can look like “play.” And it is – because that’s how kids learn best. But what we’re ultimately teaching them are daily living skills that are ultimately going to…
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…
How Akron Speech Therapists Identify Developmental Language Disorders
As pediatric Akron speech therapists, we recognize that developmental language disorders can have a long-lasting impact on kids’ ability to communicate, do well in school, and make social connections. Early detection and intervention is critical. That’s why we rely on…
Peer Play in Cleveland ABA Therapy
Cleveland ABA therapy focuses on improving specific behaviors, such as social skills, communication, reading, and academics, as well as adaptive learning skills like fine motor dexterity, hygiene, grooming, domestic capabilities, punctuality, and job competence. Although sessions are mostly 1:1 with…
Cleveland Occupational Therapists Help Kids Work on Working Memory
Working memory is a critical cognitive function that involves the ability to hold and manipulate information over short periods. As our Cleveland occupational therapists can explain, it allows children to perform complex tasks such as following multi-step instructions, solving problems,…