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Why Our Cleveland Occupational Therapists LOVE Broken Crayons

By Therapy & Wellness Connection | June 7, 2023

If you’re a kid, few things are better than a brand new box of crayons: That waxy scent, the smooth paper lining, the fine point tip, and the bright, bold colors. But if you’re one of our Cleveland occupational therapists,…

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How Akron ABA Therapists Identify the Function of Behavior

By Therapy & Wellness Connection | June 5, 2023

You may have heard our Akron ABA therapists refer to the “function” of a behavior. In Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), a core belief is that all behavior occurs for a reason – it has a purpose. It is maintained when…

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“How Does a Speech Therapist Help Babies With Feeding & Swallowing?”

By Therapy & Wellness Connection | June 1, 2023

Speech therapists are probably best known for helping children and adults with speech-language disorders. And it’s true – that’s a big part of what we do. But we are also educated and trained specifically to help babies with feeding &…

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Why Swim Lessons for Kids With Autism Are Crucial – Akron ABA Therapist Insight

By Therapy & Wellness Connection | May 10, 2023

Summer is just around the corner here in Northeast Ohio, and many parents are making plans for the summer. Kids will have greater access to swimming pools, lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water as they enjoy summer fun. Learning…

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Occupational Therapy Tips to Practice Pre-Writing Skills at Home

By Therapy & Wellness Connection | May 10, 2023

Practicing pre-writing skills at home is highly beneficial from an occupational therapy perspective. As our Akron occupational therapists can explain, the more you practice at home, the faster your child will have a firm grasp on key developmental milestones, such…

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Why Our Akron OTs Prioritize A Child’s Emotional Regulation Skills

By Therapy & Wellness Connection | May 8, 2023

When it comes to child emotional regulation skills, our occupational therapy team has some great tools that parents can employ to help their kids better manage their emotional responses to everyday occurrences. Emotional regulation for kids refers to the ability…

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Speech Milestones for 18-Month-Olds – From Akron Speech Therapists

By Therapy & Wellness Connection | May 1, 2023

Is your toddler’s talking (or lack thereof) concerning you? Is it possible they aren’t reaching the speech milestones they should at 18 months? Our Akron speech therapists always advise parents to always seek professional input if they have concerns. If…

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Top Self-Calming Strategies for Kids From Akron Occupational Therapists

By Therapy & Wellness Connection | April 22, 2023

Everyone has big emotions from time-to-time. Children are no exception. Learning how to self-calm is an important life skill. It’s tough for a lot of adults, let alone children – and especially those with developmental delays and disabilities. Here, our…

Bedtime story is a good opportunity for speech therapy practice

At-Home Speech Therapy Practice During Bedtime Story Routine

By Therapy & Wellness Connection | April 18, 2023

If your child is struggling with speech and language skills, incorporating speech therapy practice can be as easy as approaching your bedtime story routine with a bit more strategy and intention. It doesn’t have to take any more of your…

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Consistency is Key: Why Regular Speech Therapy Attendance is So Critical to Your Child’s Success

By Therapy & Wellness Connection | April 14, 2023

When it comes to speech therapy attendance, consistency really is essential. This is true no matter what the child’s condition or severity level. As our Cleveland speech therapists can explain, while no two children may have the exact same needs…