Address: 2211 Norfolk St Suite 420
| Houston, TX
77098
Rating: 1.40
(10 reviews)
Insurances:
Aetna,
AmeriGroup,
Coventry Health Care,
Medicaid,
Molina Healthcare,
Seton Health Plan,
Tricare,
UnitedHealthcare,
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS),
Ages Served:
Children
Care Settings:
In-clinic,
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About Circle of Care - Houston
Circle of Care is dedicated to providing the very best treatment possible for your child; whether it’s speech, occupational, physical therapy. Therapy sessions are administered by credentialed and compassionate therapists who create a personalized plan of care according to each child’s needs. We have been helping children since 2007, are one of the largest therapy providers in the state of Texas and have built an excellent reputation based on results and unyielding personal care.
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.
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2211 Norfolk St Suite 420,TX,77098
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Overall bad experience at every level my child did not receive the services required and nothing being done to remediate a bad situation.After posting this I read many other reviews and can agree completely with the other poor ratings. Not worth the precious time and money wasted without proper intervention.
Erica McGrath
28 April 2024
google review
Worse place ever If your child needs speech therapy I highly advise for you to look some where else. I was told my son was assigned a therapist and I would hear from her but 3 weeks went by and I never received a call. I repeatedly had to call almost every day for an update just to be told his therapist no longer works there and was assigned to some one else. I spoke to an manager and was assured the new therapist was ready for him and she scheduled a date and time for the therapist to arrive. NEVER HAPPENED I took my son out of daycare for his speech therapy and they never showed up No call no notice or anything. This company is completely unprofessional unorganized and a complete headache to deal with. HIGHLY DO NOT RECOMMEND
Trelle A
28 April 2024
google review
Please take this review seriously. I went around in circles with this company for 3 months waiting on my daughters therapy to begin. I got the run around. They gave every excuse for why things were delayed from the insurance to their therapist getting hospitalized . After 3 months still didnt get an initial evaluation . So after speaking to David in corporate a therapist reached out to me scheduling a ZOOM meeting to evaluate my daughter although I didnt believe Zoom was the best choice for a 2 year old I agreed just to get the services started. We had a zoom set up for 8 am and taking off of work and getting prepared for this evaluation which took 3 whole months.. the therapist did not show up on the zoom meeting I both texted and called to see if she was running behind but NO RESPONSE. What a total disgrace. Now I will start this same process with another health care agency unfortunately further delaying her therapy because this one is not reliable at all and have failed to show integrity for the healthcare need of their clients snd should not be up and running at all. To waste 3 months on a speech impaired toddler is too sensitive to put at risk especially since she is going on 3 years old soon.. this place is a joke. Please save yourself the hassle and do what is in the best interest of your child and look elsewhere.
Chosen OfJesus
28 April 2024
google review
Not organized and very unprofessional with both parents and therapists.
Olivia Rivera
28 April 2024
google review
Very unprofessional. Do not recommend
Anna R
28 April 2024
google review
Honestly would give this place zero stars. Waited a month after initial call for services they lost my information. Waited four months after that and checked on waitlist lost my info again AND told me I denied being on the waitlist Excuse me thats a lie why would I even be calling to check if I denied Steer clear of them they are unorganized and will waste your childs precious time in getting services
Caitlin Kilman
28 January 2024
google review
My child whom is autistic has been receiving OT through Circle of Care at her ABA center for a couple of months from her therapist Karla. After having to deal with alot of disorganization from the company our therapist Karla is leaving. I got a call informing me Karla would be leaving but not to worry as they had a therapist ready to take over for the children she sees. During this call that I was conveyed the information I felt as if Sayra couldnt get me off the phone fast enough after informing me of the new therapist. As a concerned parent I had questions about the new therapist mind you I asked proper questions nothing that crossed any lines. However it was obvious she was irritated that I had questions and wanted to hang up as soon as possible. Everything seemed so rush and I was correct when not even two days later I got a voicemail saying there was no therapist taking over but they had telehealth visits available for my 4 yr. old autistic child. I thought at first I had heard incorrect as why would a 4 yr. old be able to receive OT through telehealth and get anything out of it. So I called and sure enough Sayra offered telehealth for a child who not only is autistic but is only 4 yrs. old When I mentioned this she really was dumbfounded and her excuse was that she didnt read my childs file and was unaware of her diagnosis or age. This infuriated me even more as how do you offer services without taking the time to read or perhaps even speak to the current therapist if telehealth would be appropriate. Please if you value your child and are looking for a company that cares stay away from Circle of Care. Honestly it seems they are more worried about billing that insurance one way or another instead of taking the time to think of your child as a person and what is in their best interest. There is no effort to make sure they have good therapists that are available to all areas of Houston. They want to push telehealth to areas that do not have enough children for the therapist. Whether the child is even capable of benefiting at all from telehealth is not a worry as long as they get paid. Parents please never let any one tell you what is best for your child you know your child better than anyone. If your gut tells you that something wont work go with it. If you start seeing red flags such as bad reviews listen we are our childrens voice. Please do your research I hope my review helps someone and especially our children.
Nancy Luis
28 August 2023
google review
Worse agency ever we waiting for the therapy to make the evaluation and begin the therapy but they never show up or contact me . When I called them they told me she will contact you and she didnt after all that they told me we will hold the therapy.
Dego Elto is 5treesdxcc c. gandy
28 July 2023
google review
This is by far one of the worst companies in pediatric home health. Rather than help their clients the company would do everything possible that they get denied services by health insurance.When also challenged by the situation youd either be ignored talked over or be disregarded.Do yourself a favor look for a different provider.If I could give them zero stars I would.Circle of Care is very unprofessional with curt employees who lack the decency to be empathetic towards parents.
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.
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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Address: 2211 Norfolk St Suite 420
| Houston, TX
77098
Rating: 1.40
(10 reviews)
Insurances:
Ages Served:
Care Settings:
In-clinic
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(713) 800-9902
info@circlecare4kids.com
