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Big Leaps
Speech Therapy, ABA Therapy, Occupational Therapy
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Address: 999 Summer Street Suite 104
| Stamford, CT
06905
Rating: 5.00
(21 reviews)
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About Big Leaps
Our mission is to create a fun, supporting, and safe therapeutic environment by providing the highest quality of physical and occupational therapy services to help children reach their maximum potential for functional independence.
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999 Summer Street Suite 104, CT, 06905
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(203) 504-2408
info@bigleapsct.com
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Look no further Big Leaps is the best First everyone who works at Big Leaps is truly the nicest and when you spend many hours waiting for your child in a session they make you feel at home. My son started with Alyssa for PT after starting to walk at 22 months. Her patience with him even when he made it quite difficult for her never wavered. When she noticed that there may be some vestibular concerns she immediately recommended we get an OT evaluation and after several months working with Alison he was making even bigger strides. AND then when our daughter was heading on the same physically delayed path Alyssa had a new challenge with a very opinionated toddler and got her walking and thriving After 1.5 years we have two discharged children and are beyond proud of their hard work but more so beyond thankful to have found Big Leaps to guide us through this moment with them
Rachel Sackman
17 January 2024
google review
We had an amazing experience at Big Leaps. Sneha developed a plan for my son that accomplished exactly what we hoped to when we started treatment. She could not have been nicer and more encouraging along the way...my son truly looked forward to his visits Thank you Big Leaps
The Rosens
17 March 2021
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We love Big Leaps My son has been coming 1-2 times per week for over a year now. His progress is remarkable. He went from not being able to climb last summer to going up the stairs by himself and playing on large play structures at the playground. The PTOT work has been focused on his specific needs with thorough and caring attention. I am so grateful for Big Leaps
Courtney McKinney
17 March 2020
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We love Big Leaps My daughter has been going for a year and has made tremendous progress in her gross motor skills - we can hardly believe it. I often post videos for my friends and family and almost everyone has remarked on how good our therapist is - my daughter loves going there and every activity usually involves engaging her cognitively as well - colors numbers etc. We were encouraged to go a couple of different avenues with my daughter but we are all so glad that we chose Big Leaps.
Emily St. Thomas Kubik
17 March 2020
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At the suggestion of my pediatrician I started PT when my then 15-month-old daughter was still not crawling or walking only scooting in her bum. The...
Julie F.
05 June 2019
google review
We love our visits to see Sneha at Big Leaps. Shes helped our son so much with good torticolis. She was really great working with our son during his sessions and showed us a lot of art home stretches to help with his developmental milestones. Whilst Big Leaps is unfortunately out of plan for us with our insurance - we made the decision to keep coming because the treatment and staff were far more professional than other practices in the areaWould definitely recommend the Big Leaps team looking for PT for their children in the area
Lucinda Frumar
17 March 2019
google review
I cannot say enough about Big Leaps and our sons PT Sneha. The practice is clean warm and friendly. After seeing two other pediatric PTs that werent the right fit Sneha has helped my son make gains I never thought possible. Sneha is so positive and kind. She knows each individual child and meets them where they are developmentally. She is always rooting for us and has been completely understanding as things have come up such as changes in our sons mood behavior and even appointments we have to go to last minute. After seeing other pediatric PTs in the area there is no doubt that Big Leaps and Sneha are the absolute best around
Veronica Chiavaroli
17 March 2019
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We highly recommend Big Leaps and Sneha She is an amazing PT who is fabulous with kids. She was kind professional and fun with our daughter from day one when she was 15 months old . When we began our daughter was diagnosed as low tone and struggled to roll over and would not stand - now she is 22 months old standing strong walking running and climbing like any other adventurous toddler. Sneha made sure we understood what she was working on her weekly observations and provided guidance on what we could work on at home and at her daycare. Her physical space is bright extremely clean and convenient in Stamford. It is perfect for all kids and for worried parents.
Christeen CB Dur
17 March 2018
google review
We took our daughter to Big Leaps after reading many positive reviews as my daughter was almost 6 months and wasnt turning in her own. My daughter is now 10 months and thanks to all the weekly therapies she turns sits up and just recently started to crawl too Sneha at big leaps is awesome she was super energetic with my daughter and didnt let her give up during our sessions Sneha gets very involved in the process to achieve maximum success as if its her own child. Thanks to Sneha my daughter achieved many of her milestones on time I would recommend big leaps to anyone who is concerned about flat head or their childs development
Payal Jha
17 March 2017
google review
Sneha is an amazing PT....she is one of those people who has a special way with babies and children and motivates them in an encouraging fun and loving environment. My daughter was nearly 18 months old and had not taken her first steps so we were referred to Big Leaps for an evaluation. Snehas expertise helped our daughter develop her core strength and leg muscles very rapidly and the warm environment at Big Leaps completely exceeded our expectations. Our daughter would et excited when she knew she had an appointment with Sneha Thanks so much again
Sharon Sharma
17 March 2017
google review
We love Big Leaps We began working with Sneha at Big Leaps when my daughter was about 10 weeks old. She had been diagnosed with torticollis and was struggling with tummy time. From our first meeting I felt assured that my daughter was in the best hands. Sneha is incredibly thorough focused and has such a loving and sweet disposition. No matter how frustrated my daughter would get Sneha was so gentle patient and always encouraged her along the way. My daughter loved her time with Sneha Sneha always made sure that I knew how to execute the exercises properly at home and was always available to me whenever I had a question. Their new facility is bright welcoming and filled with the best toys to motivate the children who are working so hard. My daughter is now six months old and just graduated from PT. Her torticollis has completely resolved her head has rounded out and shes rolling all over the place and trying to crawl. We are so grateful for all of Snehas help and will miss our time with her
Jennifer Butler
17 March 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
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapy rooted in the science of learning and behavior. Using principles of ABA, children and adults can learn to improve their communication skills, social skills, and daily living skills while also addressing problematic or challenging behaviors. The primary goal of ABA therapy is to teach helpful skills that promote independence and reduce harmful behaviors. Here's our complete guide to everything you need to know about ABA therapy.
It's a big decision to make for your family! Applied behavior analysis (ABA) seeks to improve communication skills, introduce productive habits, and reduce harmful behaviors. Watch out for ABA providers who look to "cure" autism.
High quality ABA therapy does exist where the goal is not to “fix” children, make them appear “less autistic”, or change who they are. The goal is to help people learn all that they can so they can live to their potential while embracing their unique, individual personality traits. Here's our complete guide to start and end ABA therapy.
ABA is usually covered by insurance if you have an autism diagnosis. Autism is typically the only diagnosis insurance will authorize for ABA services since its benefits have been researched extensively.
Always check with your specific insurance plan to confirm that ABA is covered for your child’s diagnoses and that the provider you are seeking care at is in-network. Here's our complete guide to everything you need to know about ABA therapy.
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.
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