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We always hear that music is a universal language, but is that true with young people that have difficulty communicating?  If someone struggles with other forms of language, is music any different?  The answer is an emphatic YES. Patty Shukla has over 20 years of experience as a music educator, and she’s seen the difference […]

Sensory techniques are a huge part of every speech therapy routine.  Few things pique the senses like movement.  An article from the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that using physical activity in the teaching of academic lessons is a new, effective way of learning.  That same way of learning applies to speech and ABA therapy […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Your Summer Just Got WONDERful! 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 group setting with direct instruction from our […]

 “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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]