Address: 51 Cavalier Blvd, Suite 230
| Florence, KY
41042
Rating: 5.00
(6 reviews)
Insurances:
Anthem Blue Cross,
CareSource,
Cigna,
Coventry Health Care,
Humana,
Tricare,
UnitedHealthcare,
MultiPlan,
United Medical Resources,
Ages Served:
Children
Care Settings:
In-home,
In-school,
In-clinic,
Virtual,
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About Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT) - Florence
Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT) is a therapeutic clinic practice providing services for children with special needs in Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee. APT was founded in October 2007, by Renea Sageser, who was then a stay-at-home mom. APT officially opened our first clinic’s doors in January, 2008, in Shelbyville, KY. In 2008, APT had six part-time e
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51 Cavalier Blvd, Suite 230,KY,41042
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We absolutely love this place. Everyone is so kind and professional. We highly recommend Jordan She is our sons speech therapist and is just amazing. He has made such progress and they have such a great rapport. Thank you for all you are doing to help kids who need just a little extra support
Laura Fossett
17 March 2024
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Jordan is great with my son He loves going to his appointments. He has improved so much with his word sounds and willingness to try and express himself with words. Hes making great progress. Thank you
Shanna Powell
17 March 2024
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Associates in Pediatric Therapy NKY Office goes above and beyond. Alison is my sons speech therapist and he absolutely adores her. She has gotten him to open up and express himself verbally and it is just amazing to witness when we originally thought he was going to be non-verbal. Kayleigh is his OT and Im so proud that I made the decision to go to this office. I love these girls like family. They are the best at what they do. Highly recommend 10 out of 10 Alison Visconti Kayleigh you guys are amazing and Jordyn and I love you girls
Christy Miller
17 March 2024
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Great place to bring your kids to therapy everyone is so helpful and friendly
Carolina
17 November 2023
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The therapists here are AMAZING So happy I found this place
Lisa Eifert
17 March 2022
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Kristy
17 March 2022
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
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.
Once you find a quality physical therapist you want to work with, here are a few things you need to know:
There will be an evaluation. First, you can expect an assessment to identify your child’s areas of strength and needs. A physical therapy evaluation usually lasts 30 minutes.
You’ll review and approve the care plan. The physical therapist will create a care plan, also known as a plan of care (POC), outlining the goals and strategies. They will review this with you and your care team before moving forward with therapy sessions.
Physical therapy sessions will be fun. PT with children is designed to be enjoyable. The therapist will use strategies and exercises based on your child’s needs. Exercises might involve playing on large stability balls, obstacle courses, movement equipment, stretches, and other hands-on activities.
Expect home exercises. Physical therapists commonly assign exercises to work on at home. Doing these exercises with your child outside therapy sessions can improve your child’s overall progress.
Yes! Most providers offer physical therapy in their offices or a clinical setting, but many are offering at-home options. Virtual options have become more popular in recent years. You might facilitate care with the guidance of the physical therapist.
Pediatric physical therapy is considered safe and should not hurt. Autistic children spend their time in PT moving and exploring their environment. If you are concerned about your child experiencing pain during certain exercises, especially if they may struggle to communicate and advocate for modifications, speak with their physical therapist about your concerns.
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