Akron speech therapist

Akron Speech Therapist Tips for That Tricky “R” Sound

By Therapy & Wellness Connection | November 2, 2022

“Arrgh, matey!” Did you know the R sound has as many as 32 sound type variations in the English North American accent. As any Akron speech therapists can tell you, R is one of the most commonly used sounds in…

Cleveland ABA therapists

Cleveland ABA Therapists Explain Our Aim for Generalization of Skills

By Therapy & Wellness Connection | November 2, 2022

When our Cleveland ABA therapists structure our behavior therapy sessions, we know that each one may look a bit different depending on the child’s skills and goals. But one thing that’s the same across the board is the main end…

Akron ABA therapy

Top Akron ABA Therapy Strategies

By Therapy & Wellness Connection | October 27, 2022

If your child has been diagnosed with autism in Northeast Ohio, you may have been referred for Akron ABA therapy services. ABA therapy (short for “Applied Behavior Analysis”) is considered the gold standard treatment for children with autism, and the…

Cleveland occupational therapy

Handwriting Helpers From Our Cleveland Occupational Therapy Team

By Therapy & Wellness Connection | October 27, 2022

Lots of kids struggle with handwriting, especially early on. But if problems persist, it may be time to consult with a Cleveland occupational therapy provider. Handwriting is an important skill for schoolchildren – and well into adulthood. It’s a basic…

Akron speech therapy

How Akron Speech Therapy Can Help With Auditory Processing Disorder

By Therapy & Wellness Connection | October 27, 2022

Auditory processing disorder is a condition that is treatable by our pediatric Akron speech therapy team. Early intervention is recommended whenever possible. Kids with auditory processing disorder have a tough time making small distinctions in word sounds. For instance, if…

Cleveland ABA therapy provider

Choosing the Right Cleveland ABA Therapy Provider for Your Child With Autism

By Therapy & Wellness Connection | September 19, 2022

ABA therapy is widely considered the gold standard treatment for children on the autism spectrum – and it’s particularly valuable when it’s intensive, starts early, and is combined with other critical interventions, such as speech therapy and occupational therapy. That…

5 Signs Your Child May Need Akron Occupational Therapy

By Therapy & Wellness Connection | September 17, 2022

Akron occupational therapy helps kids with a broad range of physical, cognitive, motor, and speech deficits to develop those skills to the best of their abilities and reach their maximum potential. Our pediatric occupational therapists at Therapy & Wellness Connection…

Cleveland ABA therapists

Cleveland ABA Therapists on Differences Between Bribery vs. Reinforcement

By Therapy & Wellness Connection | September 10, 2022

As Cleveland ABA therapists, so much of what we’re able to achieve with our pediatric patients is because of our tactical use of reinforcement. Reinforcement can be positive (game time, a sticker, a favorite song/dance, a gummy treat) or negative…

Cleveland speech therapy kids

Cleveland Speech Therapy: School vs. Private Services

By Therapy & Wellness Connection | September 1, 2022

Parents whose children have been referred for Cleveland speech therapy may wonder whether they truly need to seek out private therapy – particularly if they can access services through their child’s school. The answer will certainly depend on a number…

Akron tutors special education

We Provide Akron Tutors and Homeschool Help for Kids With Special Needs

By Therapy & Wellness Connection | August 11, 2022

Our Akron tutors know that no two students learn the exact same way. Yet classroom instruction across Ohio is largely uniform and rigid. That can lead a lot of headaches and heartaches – especially if a child has disabilities, developmental…