Speech Therapy, Early Intervention, Child Care
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Address: 1800 2nd St NE
| Minneapolis, MN
55418
Rating: 4.50
(26 reviews)
Insurances:
Aetna,
Cigna,
HealthPartners,
Medicare,
Tricare,
UnitedHealthcare,
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS),
Ages Served:
Children
Care Settings:
In-home,
In-school,
In-clinic,
Virtual,
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About A Chance To Grow
A Chance To Grow is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to help everyone reach their highest potential.
A Chance To Grow offers an array of educational and clinical brain-centered programs and services all under one roof. Our holistic approach to developing individual programs for each client ensures a comprehensive experience for you and your family.
Please note that without member information we cannot guarantee that
your specific plan covers these services. We recommend asking the care
provider before beginning services.
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1800 2nd St NE,MN,55418
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(612) 789-1236
actg@actg.org
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I found the vision clinic when I googled Optometrist near me. I accidentally called the emergency number to get more info and the doctor answered....on Christmas day She was so kind and friendly I knew I found a great doctor. Not only is she great so are the staff. Had no idea a full service eye clinic was tucked away upstairs at A Chance to Grow close to my home in NE Thank you for the kind and knowledgeable care
Cindy Vernosky
12 May 2024
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A Chance to Grow is a hidden gem right in NE Minneapolis. It contains a full vision clinic for all ages not just kids in addition to the many therapies available for children Occupational speech MNRI given by passionate caring and talented providers. Youll be truly cared for here.
Kate !
21 April 2024
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My son has been receiving services here since 2021 and he has made tremendous progress. The staff here know their jobs very VERY well And they show and prove that they care about their patients. I love our team and what they have done for my baby
Jasmine McCall
12 January 2024
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Best place Ive been to for occupational therapy in my life.
Keagan Pendergast
12 December 2023
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The programs and therapists are really good but the billing department is absolutely atrocious. There are constant mistakes on our bills claims submitted incorrectly payments not applied etc. I dont understand how its possible for them to be this bad.
Jordan Sparks
12 June 2023
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I have worked with actg and their hbs program for 7 years and they have been wonderful every step of the way Edith Lockhart has been amazing and extremely professional also helpful to all clients and pca caregivers The people here actually care and work with you to get and give the best care
William Patterson (Journal)
12 May 2022
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I highly recommend ACTG for attending OT VT and Speech therapy needs. All of the therapists are trained in MNRI therapy which is the most effective treatment for SPD ADHD ASD movement disorders speech vision etc.
S P
12 May 2019
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Julie and her team are the best. Their mission to help and care for every child is seen and felt every time we are here.
Marty Flanagan
12 May 2019
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My son and I have been going here for years. I love this place and its staff. We have had amazing results with speech OT and vision services Very very kind patient and resourceful. They answer questions so well and care about my family.
Renee Jones
12 May 2017
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We were referred here for occupational therapy for my son. The therapy was fine but their business practices are horrible. They continually made mistakes on our bills. We were sent to collections with no notification of even having an outstanding balance. I spent so much time dealing with billing issues that we eventually left. There are MANY excellent centers in the Twin Cities that offer comparable therapy. Having a child with special is difficult as it is. Save yourself the added stress. Do not seek care here.
Sharron Peterson
12 May 2016
Frequently Asked Questions
Speech therapy is almost always recommended for autistic children since many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if a child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they might need to work on communication skills like:
responding to questions
starting or ending conversation
changing conversation topics
using gestures like pointing
understanding other people's body language
Speech therapy is a big focus in early intervention for autistic children and is usually the starting place for recently diagnosed kids. There is a critical period in the brain for language development and so, it's really important to teach language and communication skills as early as possible, especially if there are any delays in that area. Your child will learn effective ways to communicate which will help them grow into more independent and confident individuals.
It might be obvious when a child struggles with speaking —they are very quiet, say only a few words, or don't speak at all.
Spot speech and language delays like a doctor here.
The goal of speech therapy is to help your child communicate effectively with other people across all environments. This may take the form of using gestures, simple signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Some other common things speech therapists can help with:
Nonverbal skills, such as signs or gestures
Forming speech in a clearer way
Communicating thoughts and feelings clearly
Understanding and responding to questions
Discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions
Noticing and understanding body language
Feeding and swallowing
Stuttering
“Early Intervention” might be the provider’s way of describing services that they provide to babies or young children. However, it might also indicate that the provider is a vendor for your state’s publicly funded program. This means the services with this provider might be covered by your state!
The first step in accessing these free services from your state is to get an evaluation. The evaluation will help the state determine what services your child qualifies for, if any. You can find your state’s local EI program by clicking here.
When you contact your local center, say “I have concerns about my child’s development and I would like to have my child evaluated to find out if they are eligible for early intervention services.” They will ask screening questions and arrange for an evaluation, which is provided for free.
Most children go to daycare before they enter preschool at age 3 or 4. Most children stop daycare at the age of 6 when they go to school. Children who are homeschooled might continue daycare programs. Kids diagnosed with autism or other developmental disabilities might be in both daycare and therapy programs longer. Special needs programs and centers help children up to 26 years old.
One of the best things you can do is to have a conversation with the daycare staff. Share details about your child’s autism diagnosis, strengths, and challenges. Building open lines of communication will help you work together to support your child’s needs. Prepare the daycare provider to work with your child with a physical guidebook. This guidebook can include all of your child’s favorite things and how to calm them down. You might already have one ready from your experience with babysitters or teachers!
To read more about finding the right daycare provider, check out our guide.
The occupational therapy process includes an OT evaluation before care starts. Here are the four steps your family can expect when starting occupational therapy:
Complete OT evaluation. An occupational therapist first identifies your child’s strengths and needs through a thorough OT evaluation, also known as an OT assessment or screening. You’ll answer questions about your child’s skills, and your child will most likely demonstrate their skills via hands-on activities with the therapist. Evaluations can last 30 minutes to a few hours.
Approve OT plan. The therapist develops a care plan with individualized goals and customized interventions based on your child’s needs. You can also share any specific goals or concerns before approving the OT plan.
Start therapy sessions. The therapist works directly with your child and your family, using various strategies and exercises to systematically improve areas of limitations and to build upon a child’s strengths. Some exercises your child might participate in are animal walks, obstacle courses, and therapy swing activities. Your family may learn strategies for supporting your child’s individualized needs at home, such as ways of supporting emotional regulation and sensory processing. The therapist may also recommend tools and techniques to use at home, in the community, or in the classroom to help your child succeed.
Monitor your child’s progress. Parents and caregivers can expect ongoing progress monitoring and communication to ensure the child is achieving their short and long-term goals.
Occupational therapy can also be provided virtually via telemedicine. Virtual therapy is a great option for families in rural areas who may not have access to in-person services, or for families who prefer to have therapy in their child’s home.
Virtual OT allows the opportunity for increased caregiver participation and understanding of a child’s strengths, areas of improvement, and generalization of skills in the child’s home environment. Virtual therapy also provides increased opportunities for caregiver and family education to support the child and the family based on each family’s needs.