occupational therapy
Winter Indoor Activities to Support Gross Motor Development: From Our Cleveland Occupational Therapists’ Tips
While winter weather often limits outdoor play, it doesn’t have to slow down your child’s development. Cleveland occupational therapists at Therapy & Wellness Connection can offer families ideas for how to promote gross motor skills during the winter months to…
Brecksville Occupational Therapists on Why Your Child Needs a Strong Core for Learning, Not Just Sports
As Brecksville occupational therapists at Therapy & Wellness Connection, we often hear from parents and teachers about the “wigglers”—the children who constantly shift in their chairs, slump over their desks, or can’t seem to sit still during story time. It’s…
Is it Behavior or Sensory? Occupational Therapists Help Parents Tell the Difference
Picture this: Your 5-year-old is having a complete meltdown in the grocery store. The fluorescent lights buzz overhead, shopping carts clatter down the aisles, and your child is on the floor, screaming and covering their ears. Other shoppers stare, and…
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…
Vestibular Processing: Understanding Your Child’s Movement Needs
As pediatric occupational therapists, a common questions we receive from parents is, “Why does my child constantly need to be moving?” or conversely, “Why does my child avoid playground equipment that other kids love?” The answer often lies in understanding…
Occupational Therapy Approaches to Supporting Teens With Transitional Life Skills
At Therapy & Wellness Connection in Brecksville, we understand that the journey from childhood to adulthood involves complex transitions that can be particularly challenging for adolescents with developmental, cognitive, and physical differences. While early intervention occupational therapy provides essential foundations,…
How Brecksville Occupational Therapy Helps With Handwriting, Focus, and School Readiness
School success depends on more than just academic knowledge. Fine motor skills, sensory processing, attention, and executive functioning all play crucial roles in a child’s ability to learn effectively. Our Brecksville occupational therapists at Therapy and Wellness Connection work diligently…
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)…
Cleveland Occupational Therapists Support Social Skills Development
Our Cleveland occupational therapists (OTs) play a crucial role in helping children with developmental delays and disorders learn essential social skills. Social skills are vital for young kids, as they lay the foundation for effective communication, social regulation and successful…
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…