Akron speech therapy
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…
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)…
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…
How Akron Speech Therapists Approach Primary Speech Disorders vs. Secondary Speech Disorders in Kids
Children with speech disorders face unique challenges that can impact their ability to communicate effectively. For parents and caregivers, understanding the nature of these disorders and the potential interventions is key to supporting their child’s speech and language development. One…
How to Talk to Your Child About Speech Therapy
If your child is just starting Cleveland speech therapy, it’s natural to wonder how to approach the topic in a way that is both reassuring and positive. Explaining what speech therapy is to your child in an age-appropriate manner can…
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…
Executive Function: How a Cleveland Speech Therapist Can Help
Speech therapists, also known as speech-language pathologists (SLPs), can play a vital role in helping children with executive functioning skills. Even though executive functioning skills are not directly within the traditional scope of a Cleveland speech therapist’s work, SLPs can…
“How Does a Speech Therapist Help Babies With Feeding & Swallowing?”
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 &…