- 0 to 18 years
Children's Choice For Therapy
- Address: 6924 W. Linebaugh Ave. | Tampa, FL 33625
- Rating: 4.00 (23 reviews)
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About Children's Choice For Therapy
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- English
6924 W. Linebaugh Ave., FL, 33625
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- (813) 962-6766
- ccfortherapy@aol.com
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Childrens Choice offers very comprehensive therapy services for a wide variety of diagnoses. The owner is extremely easy to work with and is dedicated to determining the best types of therapies to ensure the success of your child. I would highly recommend
Amazing place. Ms. Morgan was so so sweet with my boy she did an amazing job with him. The whole staff is very grand professional thank you
Wonderful people and experience Helped our now 3 year-old really gain great speaking skills
My son has been going to Childrens Choice For Therapy since he has been 2.5. He has made amazing progress with his overall develop as well as with his academic skills All the therapist are amazing and care about the kiddos they see The front staff is also amazing and so sweet My son is always excited to go to therapy
I took three of my children here and had fantastic results. Carolyn Andrews is a dream to work with and is so caring with the kids. I am absolutely recommending to her to everyone who needs therapy.
I brought both of my children here for speech and occupational therapy and have had an amazing experience. The office staff is very professional and super friendly and the therapists are wonderful to work with. Highly recommend this clinic
The owner at Childrens Choice for Therapy is very dominant and aggressive. She does favoritism to families whom are well to do of a higher income and have excellent health insurance. She does not treat everyone the same way at all. Some patients her least favorites receive limited therapy sessions. We were very dissapointed for several reasons after giving them a good try for a lengthy period of time.
As an autism mom I give this office 5 stars. My son has been a patient since he was 4 going on 5 years of age. He is now going on 11 and has made tremendous gains We have done both OT and speech in this office. My daughter has also had OT in this office. The staff has become family and I always feel safe knowing he is in good hands when in sessions. I remember being really worried about not being in the session the whole time when he was younger but you can tell how happy he is here with the staff. I appreciate this clinic so much for their dedication to provide quality service. I am happy to say that Eddie has developed functional speech Non Verbal at age 4 and 5 started developing much more at age 6 and 7. He can now express wants needs and feelings. He is speaking in clearer sentences and speech has become much more functional. There is so much more I could tell you. This is an awesome clinic. Thanks to all of you Carolyn Rhonda Rachael and the rest of the gang. Thank you all so much
All three front office people very rude and dismissive including the office manager One of them walks by with her nose stuck up in the air and wouldnt even acknowledge me once or say hello and I had been bringing my child there for 3-4 months. When I called to speak with the owner about an experience of the office manager speaking rudely to me in the vicinity of 5 other parents she never took the time to call me back. When someone calls and says I want to speak to the owner she shouldve made the time to call. My phone call was returned instead by rude and dismissive worker in the front office who told me my phone call would not get returned until Tuesday which was going to be 5 days after the incident. Unacceptable. Still come Tuesday it did not get returned.In one of my childs sessions- he was left in a soaking wet diaper running through the gym with his urine getting on all the equiptment and no one told me about it. When I got him out to the car to get him in his carseat he was soaked through his shorts. I had to change him in the trunk of the car and then let the therapist know. In all fairness his therapist apologized and agreed to check him more frequently but how did they not know how wet he was I did not see the amount of improvement that I wouldve liked to see in that period of time with my child going there.Obviously I do not recommend.
Childrens Choice for Therapy is an awesome place to take your kids when therapy is needed. My son has been going there since he was 4 years old now 10 he has improved tremendously because of such great therapists...
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
Autism-friendly camps come in all shapes and sizes, making it easier for you to find the one that best suits your needs. An autism-friendly camp may come in the form of a day camp, meaning you drop your child off in the morning and pick them up later that afternoon, or as an overnight camp. The camp programs can range in length from a few days to a few weeks. The campers that attend autism-friendly camps may be autistic only or a mixture of neurotypical and neurodivergent kids. When it comes to support for your child, some camps offer 1:1 support while others have a higher camper-to-counselor ratio.
When choosing the perfect camp for your child there are five key things you should keep in mind:
- Interests: What does your child like to do? A sports camp probably wouldn’t be a good fit for your little bookworm. Finding the right summer camp that sparks your child’s excitement will aid in transitioning to and from camp, while also ensuring they enjoy their experience.
- Professional Support: How much support does your child need? A traveling camp may not be best for your child who tends to elope. Some camps offer 1:1 support for your child, while others may have a higher camper-to-counselor ratio. When looking for a camp, pay close attention to those ratios to ensure there is adequate support for your child’s unique needs.
- Specializations: Does the camp specialize in a specific area? If your child is nonverbal and the camp has excellent experience working with nonverbal children, it may be the perfect fit!
- Responsiveness and Accommodations: Pay special attention to camps that meet with you one-on-one either by phone, video chat, or in person, to mark out a personalized support plan for your child. You can relax knowing they’re on top of things and making sure your child is properly supported. Don’t be afraid to ask tons of questions —a great camp will welcome them!
- Location and Commitment: Not many people like a long commute. You know your child’s comfort level better than anyone else, so you’ll know what’s best for them, whether it’s a half-day camp, a full day, or an overnight experience.
Here are just a few of the benefits of summer camp for autistic children:
Fostering Social Skills: Summer camp is an excellent opportunity for your child to learn about different social scenarios they may face as they grow up and provide them first-hand experience in how to approach those situations in a safe and supportive environment.
Maintaining Mental Stimulation: With school out during the summer months, a child with autism may be missing out on many of the core structures inherently provided by the classroom and their classmates. No matter what sort of camp you choose or your child’s unique needs and interests, summer camp is a great way to keep your child mentally stimulated and challenged.
Friendship: Depending on the camp size, campers are often divided into smaller groups defined by age, interests, gender, and/or needs. These groups not only give your child the opportunity to closely identify with a group that they belong to but provide them an opportunity to learn how to make friends.
Independence and Confidence: Possibly the greatest benefit of summer camp for your child is the independence they gain. While the counselors are there for support and guidance, kids will have their own responsibilities and choices to make while at camp. Your child will be doing activities independently and actively learning what they like and don’t like. Having these sorts of experiences can boost a child’s self-confidence and nurture your child’s natural curiosity about the world.
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.