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For many families, the diagnosis of autism means that their child will never go to college.  With improved access to speech therapy for kids in the Cleveland and Akron area, that is no longer a foregone conclusion.  New therapies as well as better management at college mean that many kids with high functioning types of […]

Finding therapies for children with autism can be a real challenge.  There are many, many options being offered today to families who want to help their child develop new skills.  Isolating which one will work best for your child may take some research and some experimentation.  Here are just a few options for autism therapies […]

If your child has been diagnosed with autism, there is good news.  Speech therapies have been shown to be very effective at helping kids with autism to develop skills that will help them to communicate appropriately with their families, teachers, caregivers and their peers! Kids with autism may have a range of abilities in their […]

If your child has autism or another disability, trying to find the right summer activities can be an insurmountable challenge.  Making sure that your child has the support they need and is in an environment that understands their particular requirements is critical.  At Peak Potential Therapy, we have created several specialized summer camp opportunities specifically […]

Applied Behavior Therapy (ABA) has become one of the most common therapies for autism.  If you are considering ABA therapy for your child, there are some things to know before you commit to the process. ABA is a safe and effective therapy. ABA is well recognized as a safe and effective therapy for children with autism.  […]

Speech therapy specifically for children with autism can be one of the most effective ways to help your child develop.  Children who have been diagnosed with autism may have a range of symptoms that a comprehensive speech therapy program can address. While some children may not talk at all, others may make noises such as […]

Has your child been recently diagnosed with autism, Down’s syndrome or cerebral palsy? Not sure what to do next? You aren’t alone…If your child has a new disabilities diagnosis, it can be frightening to try out how to navigate the first steps. Questions about the road ahead, the options for your child and many different […]

If it is exhausting for your child to make their needs known, it may be time to consider individualized speech therapy.If your child is struggling to communicate their needs and feelings and is not succeeding, then you can sense their deep frustration. No parent wants to see their child upset and unhappy especially when all […]

When traditional therapies are just not helping your child the way that you had hoped, there is another solution – hybrid Behavior Therapy.There are times in therapy when it seems nothing is working. The same therapies that worked a month or even a week ago may quickly lose their effectiveness. That is a normal – […]

The holidays will be here before you know it! While it can be a time of great enjoyment and fun, it can also be completely overwhelming for children with special needs. There are ways that you can ease the stress of the holiday season for your child. Here are just a few things to think […]