Speech Therapy, Mental Health, Occupational Therapy
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Address: 3057 Lorna Road Suite 220
| Birmingham, AL
35216
Rating: 4.70
(115 reviews)
Insurances:
Tricare,
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS),
Ages Served:
Children
Care Settings:
No info provided
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About Child's Play Therapy Center
The mission of Child’sPlay Therapy Center is to provide the highest quality therapy services in an environment that is compassionate, respectful, and supportive to our clients and their families, enabling each child to reach his/her full potential.
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.
Tricare
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
3057 Lorna Road Suite 220,AL,35216
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(205) 583-2883
info@childsplaytherapycenter.com
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We loved everyone at Childs PlayJessi especially was so encouraging and helpful for my baby as he learned to take food and drink by mouth. He graduated today and I couldnt be more proud of him and definitely have Jessi and the rest of the team to thank Highly recommend
Sarah Detwiler
17 March 2024
google review
My son has been seeing many different therapists here for 4 years now. Some changes in Administration not good but the therapists are top notch. I dont know what happened to Ms. Jenny but my son asks about her every time but I understand.The communication between admin parents has changed. I felt like me having been there and my account always being taken care of I had some pull or at least the decency of being informed of changes. I feel like the clients that have been with CP longer was not informed of the new changes. Im so disappointed and so is my son that he cannot come back because the billing department told me I owed 1600.
Kelly Key
17 December 2023
google review
I cannot accurately express how grateful I am for everyone at Childs Play My child has received every therapy offered by them with a high rate of success Taylor and Jessi were amazing at helping us address feeding and speech issues. Jessi has a calm nurturing approach to dealing the children and parents The progress my child has made in the last 7 months of speech therapy is remarkable and something we never expected Emily has allowed my child to thrive thanks to the physical therapy she provided Katy has helped my child work through sensory fine motor and behavioral challenges in occupational therapy And Misty is always so sweet and welcoming when we call or come in. Seriously this is an all-around great place to receive services
Lillian Sharp
17 November 2023
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My children have attended Childs Play for a while now. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the therapists and the staff. Martha and Bailey are wonderful with my toddlers and I have seen improvements in their speech. Danielle has been amazing with my oldest.
Alicia Strickland
17 November 2023
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We have loved the care and support we have received here with our son. Katy Smith is a phenomenal Occupational Therapist. My son is always excited to go to the gym and we have seen improvement with him and have been taught coping strategies and tools to guide him to success. We are very happy with our care
Jacey Edwards
17 November 2023
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We absolutely love Childs Play Therapy They were a huge help with my oldest and now working with my youngest. Mrs. Shelly Z and Caroline C and her assistant really are great with him. Super patient and understanding and always find the best way to help him.
Kandra Wade
17 November 2023
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Emily is a fabulous PT She has done an outstanding job building a relationship with my child as well as helping with recovery making it fun.
Chelsea Colucci
17 November 2023
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I have two kids that attend thereMy middle son has done speech with Mrs. Shelley and OT with Mrs. Teresa. Shelley is very knowledgeable about speech and has helped my son to be able to talk where we can understand him.Teresa has always made his sessions fun and exciting She prints activities based on the toy he brings that week.My younger son sees Elinor for speech. She makes his therapy fun with games and toys. She makes interactive booklets to help him with certain phrases.My kids really enjoy going there. Ive seen an improvement in both.Unlike some reviews that claim positive reviews are rewarded with prizes- I was not offered anything in return for mine.
Karen Atchison
17 October 2023
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Our therapist was Amazing and helped us through some incredibly difficult times with our child.The billing department continually charged us for services we did not owe for. We were told different things between individuals in the billing department.At one point we had reached our max benefits in 2022 insurance was like sure we just need a precert. When I called and requested one I was told that it was already submitted.It was not and now we were informed six months later that we owe over 1000 dollars.There are plenty of kind and loving therapist in town dont worry about this place.
Amanda
17 October 2023
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My son attended Childs Play for several months for handwriting help.The facility and therapists are nice but their billing is absolutely horrendous. They require a credit card be put on file and charge it without running insurance first and then they dont send you regular statements. For a couple of months they also refused to run charges through insurance at all into I pulled BCBS into it directly and then Childs Play finally started running our sessions through insurance.After several months I was so fed up with their billing that I pulled my son out of the program watched some YouTube videos to see the types of exercises he should be doing and then just did therapy with my son on my own. It was honestly a lot more efficient doing it that way and my son got caught up pretty quickly once we took over.
Sarah
17 August 2023
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.