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01/24/2026

Does the idea of hosting a playdate feel a little overwhelming? 🏠 Having friends over is a huge milestone, but for children with social communication delays, it can require a bit more "behind-the-scenes" magic to be successful. ✨

Our Fort Myers ABA therapists have put together a “Playdate Playbook” to help you swap the stress for smiles! From picking the right partner to using visual schedules and strategic prompting, we’re sharing evidence-based strategies to help your child build genuine friendships. 🤝🌈

Check out our step-by-step guide to hosting a structured, fun, and low-stress playdate! 📖👇

FOCUS Therapy's Fort Myers ABA therapists provide expert strategies for successful playdates with children with social communication delays.

01/20/2026

Does your child repeat entire scenes from movies or recite favorite commercials word-for-word? 🎬✨ What was once called "just scripting" is actually a remarkable way of learning called Gestalt Language Processing!

Instead of building language one word at a time, some children learn in "chunks" or "gestalts." Our latest blog post dives into why this isn't just repetition—it's a valid path to communication. ❤️🗣️

On our blog: Learn how our Fort Myers speech therapists approach language development with this use of "scripts" and help kids transition to flexible, original speech! 🌈👇

Fort Myers speech therapists explain Gestalt Language Processing: how children learn through echolalia and how to support them.

01/15/2026

Between seasonal tourist traffic on US-41 and the juggle of work, school, and extracurriculars, we know keeping therapy appointments consistent can be a challenge for Fort Myers families. But consistency is so important to your child's progress. Check out our FOCUS Therapy blog for practical tips on managing busy schedules—including the "multidisciplinary advantage" that can save you hours on the road!

Tips from Fort Myers ABA therapists on managing busy therapy schedules when kids receive multiple types of therapy.

01/03/2026

From Sounds to Sentences: The Critical Connection Between Clear Speech and Reading Readiness -- Insights from our Fort Myers speech therapists on our blog!

https://focusflorida.com/speech-therapy/from-sounds-to-sentences-the-critical-connection-between-clear-speech-and-reading-readiness/

01/01/2026

New Year, New IEP: Fort Myers IEP Assistance & Planning to Help Prepare for Your Child’s 2026 Meetings

Prepare for your child's 2026 IEP meeting with Fort Myers IEP assistance and planning from FOCUS Therapy. Speech, OT, and ABA data to support your advocacy.

12/30/2025

The “No Thank You” Plate: A Simple Feeding Strategy to Reduce Mealtime Power Struggles

https://focusflorida.com/occupational-therapy/the-no-thank-you-plate-a-simple-feeding-strategy-to-reduce-mealtime-power-struggles/

12/22/2025

The winter break "routine gap" -- what it is, and how you can help your child maintain their therapy progress over the holidays (without a ton of extra work - we promise!). 🎄❄️🍪🌟💚❤️

More on our blog: https://focusflorida.com/aba-therapy/the-routine-gap-fort-myers-aba-therapy-tips-for-maintaining-your-childs-progress-during-winter-break/

12/11/2025

Thank you Flour Haus Bakery for the delicious sourdough bread! What a wonderful treat for our therapists!

If anyone wants to try some of these delicious breads search Flour Haus Bakery! They make lovely gifts as well!

11/30/2025

👚👗👟The scoop on zippers and buttons: How our Fort Myers occupational therapists can help your child master skills needed for independent dressing -- on our blog! 👚👗👟

Our Fort Myers occupational therapists at FOCUS Therapy help kids master daily dressing skills -- including those tricky buttons and zippers!

11/24/2025

It's not just a tantrum: ABA therapist explains 4 reasons your child is doing what they do -- and how you can respond.
https://focusflorida.com/aba-therapy/its-not-just-a-tantrum-fort-myers-aba-therapists-offer-4-reasons-your-child-does-what-they-do-and-how-to-respond/

11/22/2025

New on our blog! Fort Myers speech therapist explains receptive language vs. expressive language development & how to recognize potential delays.

Work with a Fort Myers speech therapist at FOCUS Therapy to address pediatric receptive language disorders.

11/18/2025