Burger Physical Therapy - Folsom
- Address: 1301 E Bidwell St Ste 202 | Folsom, CA 95630
- Rating: 4.10 (8 reviews)
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About Burger Physical Therapy - Folsom
We provide hope and physical well being through the delivery of physical, occupational and speech therapy. Services include: outpatient, skilled nursing, acute care, employer solutions, pediatric, and RNA programs.
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- In-home
- In-clinic
- Virtual
Languages
- English
1301 E Bidwell St Ste 202, CA, 95630
Get in Contact
- (800) 900-8491
- info@burgerrehab.com
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We are having a wonderful experience with speech therapy at Burger Pediatrics especially with our amazing SLP Jomaine Since weve started in June Ive seen tremendous progress in my daughters receptive and expressive communication which her teachers at school can also attest too. Joe has given me helpful strategies that I can implement everyday at home. We are very happy with the services provided at Burger
Coach Jo at burger pediatrics is the most caring speech therapist I have had for my son. I have never seen my son sit for a 30 minute session and he makes it happen. We have seen many therapist in our sons 10 years and he is just pure magic. I recommend him and his services.
Checkin can be electronic. Office door is in side room. Actual PT is in another room. Questions on payment and copay information can be updated with an electronic check in process.
My granddaughter has been working for several months with Coach Joe Saldana on her speech. It is amazing how much progress she has made. She has worked with several other therapists in the last couple of years without the same level of progress. She is four years old and has a relatively short attention span totally normal at her age but Joe is able to keep her engaged even when she gets frustrated. She used to cry and have meltdowns when she worked with other therapists but now she looks forward to her weekly sessions. She is a lot happier now that people can understand what she is saying. Equally important is Joe takes the time to coach me on how to effectively coach her so she can practice her new skills all week. Rating Joe on a scale of 1 to 5 he gets a 6
The staff has always been courteous and prompt in responding to referrals and appointment requests. They have been very kind patient and knowledgeable when dealing with my child. I look forward to seeing my child receive continued care here
It appears the quality of service at this place hasnt changed now for more than 3 years.I recently had our son evaluated for his speech by a therapist Rizza. After the evaluation I specifically told the therapist that we want our son to meet with you when you are here. The therapist said she works Mon Tues and Thursday mornings. Then 3 days later when I called to schedule our 6 week appointments I found Rizza no longer works for Burger Therapy. Furthermore the receptionist Tracy informed me they are looking to hire a permanent speech therapist since they cant schedule any appointments at this time.Very frustrating to say the least as I was under the impression that since we had an evaluation our son could then begin his speech therapy.In summary this place lacks customer service quality of care and really professionalism when it comes to working with its customers. At the very least they should of been clear up front on our first evaluation that they have no speech therapist to work with our son.
We got a referral to Burger Pediatrics from our pediatrician for some occupational therapy. Although the therapist seemed like a kind caring person and worked well with our son to get to her or any of the other therapists you have to get through both a somewhat incompetent front office where almost every time I went in the computer system was down so I had to wait till the end of the appointment to make a payment and crucially you also had to get through one of the nastiest rudest most condescending and AWFUL appointment setter to even get an appointment. Since I only spoke with her on the phone I brushed this off as just an annoyance but one day she called me and started lecturing me on being more consistent. This same person was supposed to have called me the week before on setting more appointments but she never called and when I asked her about this she informed me that she had called several times. When I asked why she didnt leave a message she informed me that she had spoken directly to me. By this time I wondered if there was anything wrong with her but again for the sake of my son I decided to let it go and make some appointments of which only two were available. Then I told her that I really didnt appreciate her tone of voice and nastiness at which point she tried to talk over me and tell me The therapist is here do you want to talk to her I told her that I would like to talk to another appointment setter at which point she told me that her supervisor was the only other person I could talk to. I said yes have her call me and hung up. Later I was so angry that I called and canceled all the appointments.Before this I had asked several times whether I could get a morning appointment for my son as he took naps in the afternoon which he really needs and was informed that they would look into it. I was never ever told that his particular therapist was available ONLY in the afternoons ... until this final phone call I was never given the option to switch to a morning therapist either. The therapist was a good and competent one but the times just did not work for us. Most importantly though we were never given any other scheduling options.Families with children who may need some help andor therapy are under a heavy load of stress to begin with. They do NOT need the added heartache of terrible rude condescending people like this particular appointment setter talking down to them when they are trying to juggle many different issues and doctor appointments for their children.The Burger Pediatrics Mission Statement on their website reads that their mission is to provide ... therapy services to children of all ages in a manner and a setting that makes a POSITIVE difference in the lives of our clients their families and the community at large. How are they achieving this with appointment setters that are so nasty and condescending that the way they talk down to you the parent feels almost like some kind of emotional abuse To me this is beyond sickening.I would NOT recommend Burger Pediatrics if your child needs the kind of therapy that they provide. Ask your pediatrician whether he or she could refer your child to any other therapy service. Do NOT take abuse from anyone at Burger Pediatrics or anywhere else. You have enough to deal with emotionally mentally and even physically trying to help your precious child heal andor get better and these kinds of places should be helping you to do that not trying to make you feel like a bad parent. This is just beyond atrocious and I hope and pray that NO-ONE has to experience what I did.
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.
Here are a few things you will want to discuss with a potential respite worker: (Keep in mind that the most important step is to observe how the respite worker interacts with your child and your family.)
- Do they have work experience with children with autism?
- How will the respite worker support your child in a group setting?
- Do they have concerns about taking this job?
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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