Akron speech therapy
Can My Child Outgrow a Speech Delay? The Science on Waiting vs. Starting Speech Therapy
If your child seems to be developing speech and language skills more slowly than their peers, you’re probably asking yourself one crucial question: “Will they eventually catch up on their own?” It’s one of the most common concerns we hear…
Finding Their Voice: How AAC Empowers Non-Verbal Children to Communicate
As seven-year-old Maya taps the picture of “more” on her communication device, her eyes light up with the same joy seen in any child who’s just successfully asked for another piece of their favorite snack. The difference? Maya has never…
Self-Advocacy Skills: How TWC Helps Children Express Their Needs
At Therapy & Wellness Connection in Akron, Ohio, we believe that every child deserves to have their voice heard. Self-advocacy—the ability to express one’s needs, wants, and rights—is a crucial life skill that empowers children to navigate their world with…
Speech Milestones to Watch: Is Your Toddler’s Speech on Track?
At Therapy and Wellness connection, we understand that every child develops at their own pace. However, tracking speech and language milestones helps identify when additional support might benefit your little one. As speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and behavior analysts working…
How Collaboration Between Therapists Improves Outcomes for Kids
At Therapy and Wellness Connection, we believe that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts—especially when it comes to supporting children with developmental needs. Our multidisciplinary approach combines speech therapy, occupational therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA)…
Sibling Support: Helping Brothers and Sisters Understand Early Intervention Therapy
When a child receives early intervention therapy for developmental delays or disabilities, the entire family is affected – including siblings. At Therapy & Wellness Connection, our interdisciplinary approach to Akron ABA therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy involves treating the…
Why Simultaneous Feeding & Swallowing Therapy + Speech Therapy
Cleveland feeding & swallowing therapy is a service that can be provided alongside speech therapy — particularly for children with developmental delays, neurological conditions, or structural abnormalities affecting oral motor function. Since both therapies target overlapping muscle groups and functions…
Celebrating Small Wins: How Pediatric Therapy Progress Happens One Step at a Time
Watching your child grow and learn is one of life’s greatest joys. But when progress feels slow or milestones seem out of reach, it’s easy to feel discouraged, overwhelmed, or even helpless. At our multidisciplinary Brecksville pediatric therapy clinic, where…
Hosting an Inclusive Holiday Celebration: Akron OT Tips for Friends & Family
As pediatric occupational therapists (OTs), we’ve seen firsthand how thoughtful planning can transform an overwhelming holiday gathering into a joyful and inclusive experience for everyone. For children and adults who are neurodivergent, the sensory, social, and dietary complexities of traditional…
Akron Speech Therapy Techniques for Nonverbal Children
October is AAC Awareness Month. AAC stands for “Augmentative and Alternative Communication,” and its central to our Akron speech therapy team’s approach to treating nonverbal children. At our multidisciplinary pediatric therapy clinic, we understand that communication is a critical part…