What are the Challenges That Parents Face in Getting Their Child Diagnosed with ADHD or Autism?
If it seems like autism and ADHD diagnoses have increased, it’s because they have. Today, more than 10% of children (mostly male) are diagnosed with ADHD and 2% of children with autism. One of the reasons we believe this increase is occurring is that with a greater cultural understanding of ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder […]
The Importance of Children Learning About Social Cues
Each one of us is communicating non-verbally throughout the day. It may be through a gesture, a look, or something you don’t even recognize you’re doing. The ability to read body language, facial expressions, changes in tone, and other non-verbal signals is a crucial aspect of communication. Many children learn to translate those signals naturally, […]
The Best Place to Get Pediatric ABA Therapy in Wesley Chapel
Great therapy shouldn’t be hard to access–that is a fundamental belief of ours. Children from all walks of life and with many different diagnoses benefit from the therapies we offer at AchieveAbility. When we speak with grateful parents and loved ones, they frequently rave about the quality of services and the accessibility of our offices. To […]
Get Autism & ADHD Testing for Your Child in as Little as Two Weeks in Tampa, Florida
As parents, we like to think of ourselves as problem solvers. We work hard to provide our children with the resources they need in our homes and their classrooms. But there are some problems we can’t solve on our own. For children to receive the necessary treatment for conditions like ADHD and autism, they first […]
What is St. Petersburg’s Best Choice for Comprehensive Children’s Therapy?
Families in the St. Petersburg area of Florida are fortunate to have access to many clinical resources to support their children’s development. How do you know if you’ve chosen the best option in a sea of good options? At AchieveAbility Therapy Services, we’ve made it our mission to provide the highest level of care in […]
How ABA Therapy Helps Children Learn and Use Social Cues
As we begin another school year, parents often find themselves juggling many different feelings and concerns. One of the biggest concerns we hear from parents is whether or not their child will be able to make friends in school. We all know from personal experience that just one good friend can make or break the school experience, […]
Securing Their Future 2024
Earlier this year, AchieveAbility Therapy had the privilege of being one of the sponsors and co-hosts for the 1st Annual Securing Their Future workshop at Barksdale Community Center. This workshop was for families and/or caretakers of individuals with disabilities, designed to help plan for their future. Featured topics of interest included guardianships, employment options, housing, […]
How Occupational Therapy Can Help My Child Live Independently
As parents, we feel a responsibility to raise kind, loving children who will one day fly the nest and lead happy, successful lives on their own. That in itself feels like a daunting task and can be complicated by the addition of diagnoses like autism or other developmental or psychological disorders. Patients with some types […]
What is the Importance of My Child Understanding Social Cues?
The words we speak are a significant part of how we communicate with one another, but they’re not the whole story. We communicate many unspoken cues to one another by the way we hold our bodies, the tone of our voices, and the expressions on our faces. These are called social cues. To most people, […]
Can ABA Therapy Help My Child Learn Appropriate Self-Soothing Techniques?
Do you ever find yourself exhausted and overwhelmed at the end of a long day and just want to zone out in front of the television or scroll your phone? Of course, we all have days like these, and binging on TV shows or scrolling through our phones are both classic self-soothing techniques. Not everyone soothes […]
