Address: 3761 Johnson Hall Drive
| Masonic Home, KY
40041
Rating: 4.30
(8 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) - Masonic Home
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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3761 Johnson Hall Drive,KY,40041
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We LOVE our Miss Megan at St Matts location. She goes above and beyond and is so patient with our Mav. She does all she can to learn his quirks and behaviors to the point she will get right down on his level. Literally an Angel on earth. We love all of his therapists from both locations. They are the absolute best.
Kinley McCreery
17 March 2024
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APT has been a wonderful experience for my daughter and our entire family. The therapists here truly care about the children and go above and beyond to address their needs. Our daughter has thrived in this environment and we are grateful for their services and support.
Jennifer Hilliard
17 March 2024
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The ABA department at APT has been wonderful for my granddaughter. The therapists here are knowledgeable kind and focused on the specific needs of each child as individuals. They have been a tremendous source of support for the whole family.
Deborah Pratt
17 March 2024
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Megan K. is the best SLP Our son has met many of his goals all due to Megans love support and expertise We love you Megan
Susan Buehner
17 March 2024
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PLEASE READ all before just jumping in to thinking its a 100 wonderful place. I have been taken my son to the Saint matthews office since they open and still do. His OT therapist is Absolutely wonderful and same for his speech. They are understanding and kinda. My son was seeing a ABA therapist. She seemed great at first but all she cares about is the money not ur child. Its sad. He no longer see her. Out of her and the one other person that wasnt good. The ABA person was the worst.. the next person we had problems with was also physical therapist.. It was the same stuff everyday and she didnt seem to even connect with my child. And so we dropped it to. She also canceled alot. The place is wonderful but theres a few people that just care about a simple pay check so look in to them first. Bc it is important your child has some type of connection and be more then just money. But everything else is great. The owner is wonderful to. And she will be there if you have any problem just call or message. She really listens and agreed that the problems we had wasnt right and got them fixed on our end so we dont have to deal with them no more. thanks to the people that do take the extra time and steps to be there for my son and for everything yall do for my son
whitney justice
17 December 2023
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This is absolutely the WORST place for a autistic child I do NOT recommend this place to ANYONE the therapist Holly Kirwan does not do anything with my son but show him things that he can not have its always a RUSHED session she does absolutely nothing with him when he is back there but shows hims toys and takes them thats IT. Which causes him to lash out and when he does lash out she does nothing but stare at him so either me or his father have to step in and calm him down constantly denies my son as he is screaming and throwing a tantrum because he WANTS to go to his session and this is not the first time she will literally watch him crying and deny him right in his face..THIS IS ABSOLUTELY THE WORST PLACE to take your child.
Mama Payton
17 May 2023
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Miss Allie Stumbo has been such a blessing and so patient with my little Maverick. She treats him like family and I literally could not ask for a better PT for him.
Kinley McCreery
17 March 2022
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Ashley Romero
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.
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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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