Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Parent Training
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Address: 1517 Gagel Avenue
| Louisville, KY
40216
Rating: 3.50
(11 reviews)
Insurances:
Medicaid,
Ages Served:
21 years and below
Care Settings:
No info provided
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About Kidz Club - Dixie
The Kidz Club provides skilled nursing care and therapeutic services to children with medical complexities. Since 1996, families and providers have trusted The Kidz Club to provide nursing care in a supportive and stimulating environment for children from birth to under 21 years old.
Our centers are staffed with a nurturing team of skilled nurses, state-registered nursing assistants, caregivers, and teachers. Physical, speech, and occupational therapists are on-site daily.
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.
Medicaid
1517 Gagel Avenue,KY,40216
Get in Contact
(502) 409-5316
info@thekidzclub.com
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PositiveProfessionalismThe nurses here were awesome with my little guy. I felt like they really cared about him.
Sara C
17 March 2022
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PositiveProfessionalismReliabilityResponsivenessMy grandson Caison has been going to Kidz Club since age 2. I TRUST them with Caison and he loves them. He is autistic and they have worked wonders with him. Kidz Club is his home away from home and I REALLY APPRECIATE the staff there
Truth
17 March 2021
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My son has been here over two years and him and I both love it there.
tiffany mullins
17 March 2021
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This is the worst facility Ive ever seen. They send my child home in absolutely horrid and ridiculous conditions Plus my son has a trach for him to breath and needs suctioning often and they are CONSTANTLY forgetting his suction machine or feed pump. So hes being sent home without his LIFE SAVING equipment. Not to mention the attitude I get from almost all staff members.Not all the kids clubs are like this....but this one....ha It needs to be closed for good They steal his clothes and his diapers and give them to other kids and lie about it. And Ive PRESONALY seen them snatch kids up all violently and then slam the kids down just because the baby wouldnt stop crying So Im begging all mothers who have had problems like I have to push for this place to be closed or at least fire all staff and start from scratch making sure every one is trained PROPERLY We need to make sure they cant keep getting away with this stuff Ive got so so sooooo many more awful thugs that I could tell u about but there isnt enough room for me to put all the horrid things they have done.PLEASE HELP ME STOP THIS DAYCARE FROM HURTING OTHER CHILDREN
Candace Worman
17 March 2020
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Horrible and inexperienced staff.
Tily Murphy
17 March 2020
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Ebony Carson
17 March 2020
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Juan Torres
17 March 2020
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My daughter has been attending the Kidz Club - Dixie Highway for 3 years. She has always been treated like family. The staff here is so supportive and loving. From minor issues such as a scrapped knee to more serious issues like when her medical condition flares up they always promptly notify me and keep me updated with her progress. I always feel at peace when she is there and I couldnt ask for a better daycare.
Lauren Hollobaugh
17 March 2019
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Sasha Sloan
17 March 2018
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.
Even if a provider offers parent training, it may look different from one provider to another. For example, an in-home provider might conduct a parent training session directly following a therapy session with your child to help explain what they’ve been working on with your child. At larger organizations, you might have a support group of families who are dealing with similar issues.
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.