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  • How ABA Works

    Posted on: December 6th, 2015 by Peak Potential Therapy

    ABA, or Applied Behavior Analysis, is one of the most widely known and sought after therapies for kids with autism.  ABA works to help kids develop daily living skills that can make their lives much easier and that can help them to thrive in social situations, such as school.  ABA is just one of many […]

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  • Respite Care Can Help You Help Your Child

    Posted on: December 5th, 2015 by Peak Potential Therapy

    If you have a child with autism, cerebral palsy or another special needs condition, then you know your job is to be available 24/7 to assist them.  Trying to live your own life and maintain your health can be a real challenge. This is the reason that respite services in the Twinsburg, Macedonia and Bedford […]

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  • Back to School for Kids with Autism

    Posted on: December 4th, 2015 by Peak Potential Therapy

    The transition between summer schedules and going back to school can be hard on any family, but especially those with kids with special needs.  The stress of resuming a regular schedule can cause conflict and tension for individual kids, siblings and parents.  Here are just a few tips to make sure that the first few […]

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  • Kids with Autism Do Go to College

    Posted on: December 3rd, 2015 by Peak Potential Therapy

    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 […]

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  • Best Therapies for Children with Autism

    Posted on: December 2nd, 2015 by Peak Potential Therapy

    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 […]

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  • Why Use Speech Therapy for Kids with Autism

    Posted on: December 1st, 2015 by Peak Potential Therapy

    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 […]

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  • What Are Your Kids Doing This Summer?

    Posted on: November 30th, 2015 by Peak Potential Therapy

    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 […]

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  • ABA for Autism

    Posted on: November 29th, 2015 by Peak Potential Therapy

    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.  […]

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  • 6 Ways Speech Therapists Help Kids with Autism

    Posted on: November 27th, 2015 by Peak Potential Therapy

    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 […]

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  • Are You Afraid to Pick Up the Phone?

    Posted on: November 26th, 2015 by Peak Potential Therapy

    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 […]

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