Brecksville speech therapy
Child Developmental Regression & What To Do About It
Child developmental regression is when a child loses certain developmental skills they previously acquired. It might seem as if they’re almost moving backward in their development. This is different from developmental delay, when kids reach certain milestones later than expected…
Teen & Young Adult Social Group in Brecksville
Our teen & young adult social group at Therapy & Wellness Connection in Brecksville is available to teens and young adults to help with key social skills critical for navigating everyday interactions and making friends. A.I.M. is a therapist-led group…
At What Age Should My Child Begin Brecksville Speech Therapy?
Our Brecksville speech therapy team is sometimes asked what is the ideal age for a child to begin treatment for speech-language disorder and delays. The simple answer is: As soon as possible. That said, it’s important to point out that…
Brecksville Speech Therapy Insight: When Do Babies Learn Their Names?
A baby’s first-year milestones are often met with much anticipation and joy – including recognizing their own name. But what if it sees they don’t by the time they should? How much does it matter? When is it time to…
Why Our Pediatric Brecksville Speech Therapists Use Crafts in Sessions
Our pediatric Brecksville speech therapists LOVE using crafts in sessions with kids. Our tables and desks are often packed with stickers and glitter and papery and clay and cotton balls. There’s a good reason for this: Crafts are an excellent…
How Our Brecksville Speech Therapy Helps Children With Autism
When your child is diagnosed with autism, Brecksville speech therapy can make a huge difference in their ability to communicate, understand what’s being communicated with them and more fully participate in the world around them. Speech-language pathologists are professionals who…
Speech Therapy Top Picks: Low-Tech Gifts for Language Learning
Our Brecksville speech therapy team at Therapy & Wellness Connection understands that more screen time among children is practically an inevitable pandemic reality. Parents are overwhelmed with juggling work, childcare and other responsibilities. But if you’re shopping for families of young…
How Speech Therapy Can Help Kids With Cerebral Palsy
Speech disorders are fairly common with children diagnosed with cerebral palsy. One study published by Swedish researchers indicated more than half of all kids cerebral palsy have some type of speech problem. Speech therapy can be integral in helping them…
Signs Your Child Needs a Speech Therapy Evaluation
For parents, one of the greatest thrills is hearing your child say, “mama” or “dada” for the first time. It can be even more exciting to start communicating with your child, especially when they begin speaking with that adorable “baby…
SLPs: Board Games Are a Winner for Autism Speech Language Therapy
Play is the language of childhood, which is why if you ever watch an autism speech-language therapy session, you may not even realize the speech therapist (or the child) is actually “working!” One of our favorite tools? Board games! Board…