Children’s Hospital Colorado - Therapy Care - Broomfield
Speech Therapy, Pediatricians, Psychologists
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Address: 8401 Arista Place
| Broomfield, CO
80021
Rating: 4.60
(123 reviews)
Insurances:
Aetna,
Anthem Blue Cross,
Bright Health,
Cigna,
ComPsych,
Coventry Health Care,
Friday Health Plans,
Health Net,
Humana,
Kaiser Permanente,
Medi-Cal,
Medicaid,
Rocky Mountain Health Plans,
Tricare,
UnitedHealthcare,
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS),
Managed Health Network (MHN),
MultiPlan,
Optum Health / United Behavioral Health,
Ages Served:
Children to adolescents
Care Settings:
In-clinic,
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About Children’s Hospital Colorado - Therapy Care - Broomfield
Children's Hospital Colorado Therapy Care in Broomfield provides pediatric therapy for infants through adolescents in a 20,000 square foot, kid-friendly environment between north Denver and Boulder. Primary services include: * Physical and occupational therapy * Psychology * Speech and learning * Audiology * A sensory park and more.
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.
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Bright Health
Cigna
ComPsych
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8401 Arista Place,CO,80021
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We have been searching and praying for speech pathologist to help our son. After a failed attempt that we wasted too much time at we found Erin B. and she has had a profound impact on our little buddys speech and confidence. We adore her her kindness is unmatched and her love for each of her kids is felt each session. We forever grateful for all shes done.
Danielle Fox
28 April 2024
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Lydia is an amazing speech therapist Works wonderfully with my son and teaches us how to use techniques and strategies at home So grateful
Manda Pagel
28 April 2024
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Diana has been great with my daughters PT. Im seen great progress and she interacts with her very well
Doug Allen
28 April 2024
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All of the staff were very professional and friendly. The MRI tech was so nice and understanding when my daughter became nervous during her MRI procedure. He was able to calm her down and she finished the procedure. Childrens Hospital really knows kids and how to care for them.
Jennifer Merriman
28 February 2024
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It took over a month to get scheduled for my daughters first appointment which was extremely frustrating because early intervention for developmental delays is key. Then after going to the first appointment the therapist deciding she needed 8 weeks of additional follow-up appointments. But when I stopped at the front desk to schedule them they were fully booked for all therapists for the next 6 weeks. To say this was frustrating doesnt even begin to describe how I felt as a parent. The therapist also let us know they have cancellations all the time but there is no way to see the cancellations and book an appointment yourself on the MyChart app. Instead you have to get on a waitlist and wait for a notification to be sent to you through the app before you can accept or decline the appointment. Clearly their system is extremely flawed and the communication is absolutely terrible. For a place that is focused on childrens development you think they would do better. Not a happy parent at all.
ssvedlund3
28 February 2024
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Good so far We like Claire and how tuned into the Surgery team and the recovery program she is for our care.
Jennifer Ferrante
28 February 2024
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Ms. Laura is amazing She has been working with my two children for years and always communicates with me and their school regarding their speech. She is very patient and kind. We just love her so much
Amanda Wall
28 December 2023
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We love this therapy care center.All members are super friendly.We had the opportunity to receive care from Ms. Lindsay and Ms. Janell theyre very professional and knowledgeable therapists
Isadany Atlaremp
28 December 2023
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Kate is truly exceptional I feel incredibly fortunate to have her in my sons corner. Not only did she lend a compassionate ear provide validation and assist my son in achieving his goals but her kind-hearted and approachable nature made every appointment a delightful experience. Both of my children including my toddler whos not a patient eagerly looked forward to seeing her each week.
April
28 November 2023
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Checkin was easy and quick.Our physical therapist was very knowledgeable and super helpful in explaining how to complete each exercise why it was important and the longterm plan. He was very relatable to my daughter and gave her personal ownership in her path to healing. He was not pushy but very motivational.
Kristi Lay
28 October 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
Your pediatrician might be able to administer screenings, but most general doctors are not trained to formally diagnose autism. They might refer you to a qualified diagnostic clinician which include:
Developmental Pediatricians
Child Psychologists
Child Psychiatrists
Pediatric Neurologists
Pediatric Neuropsychologists
Your experience might look different depending on the type of clinician you choose. Many families prefer working with developmental pediatricians. Others might work with a psychiatrist or another specialist to get a different perspective.
A formal ASD diagnosis, or a medical diagnosis, helps you get the support your family needs, especially within the context of accessing medically necessary therapies and services.
Insurance Coverage for Therapies: Medically necessary therapies for ASD are often covered by insurance including, but not limited to, speech therapy, ABA therapy, and occupational therapy.
Financial Support: A diagnosis is required when applying for social security or disability benefits.
Plan for Care: A diagnosis helps identify your child’s support needs. For example, your child might need to develop social communication and self-regulation skills.
Future Research: The more data we gather through evaluations, the more we can improve services for autistic children and adults.
A mental health professional (such as a pediatric psychologist) can help concerns around anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, ADHD, behavioral challenges, OCD, grief/loss.
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.
The main role of developmental-behavioral pediatricians is to evaluate kids who aren’t developing, learning or behaving the way their peers are. You might be referred to one after an evaluation through school or from your state-run early intervention program.
These specialists can help you understand certain behaviors you’re seeing and come up with a diagnosis. For example, if your child acts up at school and in other settings, you or the teacher may suspect your child has ADHD. But there are other issues that may look like, such as anxiety. And many kids will have more than one issue.
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