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How Do I Know If My Infant Is On The Autism Spectrum?
It can be hard for a parent to admit that something isn’t right with their infant. No one wants to think about the possibility of their child having a learning or social disorder, so it can be very easy to ignore warning signs or chalk them up to excuses or rationalize behaviors, even though it’s […]
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5 Myths About ABA Therapy Debunked
If you are the parent of a child who was recently diagnosed on the autism spectrum or another disorder affecting the ability to improve on socially significant behaviors, your world just became a little more complicated. People with good intentions will pop up from every nook and cranny of your life to tell you what […]
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How to Find ABA Gold This St. Patty’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner! As with any holiday, it provides us with some great opportunities to get creative with EIBI and ABA techniques. Here are some great ways to mix a little Luck O’ the Irish in with your daily routine: -Read a Book Reading a book can help with sound […]
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Get Ready for Camp Wonder at Peak Potential Therapy
Your Summer Just Got WONDERful! Camp Wonder is now full for 2018. Peak Potential Therapy is pleased to announce another WONDERful way to learn and play with ABA: Camp Wonder, our new summer camp for 2018! Our new summer camp is designed for your child, ages 6 to 10, who would benefit from a small […]
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Why EIBI Works for Children on the Autism Spectrum
“At 2 I knew something was wrong. No eye contact, no baby babble, sensory issues. I could clearly see issues, and by age three there was no doubt he was on the spectrum.” (posted by a parent on a blog at www.babycenter.com) Many parents can relate to that feeling of desperation. Something was different about […]
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How to Get Assistance Through the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship
Peak Potential Therapy is always looking for ways to help your child receive the most assistance they can qualify for to continue their progress and growth. The Jon Peterson Special Needs (JPSN) Scholarship Program is an exciting opportunity for your child to receive financial help to pay for the services that are listed in their […]
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How To Reduce The Stress Of A Busy Winter For Your Child
Winter time in Northeast Ohio brings with it ever-changing weather. Every day we wake up and wonder if we will see a blanket of white stuff on our front lawns. And then we wonder if it will be enough to cause school cancellations. That means a schedule that can at times be chaotic. As we […]
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How To Help Your Child Enjoy Their Turkey Day
Ah, Turkey Day. Time to turn on some parades, enjoy some great food and enjoy a football game with the family. The traditions on Thanksgiving are just about universal at this point. But to a child with ASD, what is a “routine” holiday is anything but a routine day for them. You’ll see a recurring […]
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How to Make Halloween A Treat For Your Child On The Autism Spectrum
Halloween and Trick-Or-Treating can be an absolutely wonderful and fun experience. But for children on the autism spectrum it can be overwhelming, and in some cases, terrifying and disorienting. Does this mean that your child shouldn’t be able to participate in the festivities? Not necessarily. As with many activities, a little pre-planning and preparation goes […]
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3 Easy Ways to Help Your Young Child with Speech Therapy
There are many things we still need to understand about helping children with Autism. Every day we get closer and closer to many of the answers we’ve searched for since the first diagnosis of the spectrum, and yet there is so much to learn. One thing is for certain, there are more techniques available today […]