Address: 16703 SE McGillivray Blvd, Suite 170
| Vancouver, WA
98683
Rating: 4.70
(51 reviews)
Insurances:
Cigna,
Kaiser Permanente,
Molina Healthcare,
Tricare,
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS),
Ages Served:
Children
Care Settings:
Virtual,
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About Columbia Pediatric Therapy
Columbia Pediatric Therapy is a private multidisciplinary clinic serving children in and around the Vancouver, Washington area. Currently, Columbia Peds Therapy offers speech therapy and occupational therapy. We aim to provide high quality and effective therapy, treating each individual child's needs. Services are offered in our clinic or via teletherapy/on
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.
Cigna
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Molina Healthcare
Tricare
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
16703 SE McGillivray Blvd, Suite 170,WA,98683
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We started coming for weekly appointments for picky eating. We had previously used a different occupational therapist with no results and were wary coming in. Brian is a miracle worker. Brian engaged with our son and earned his trust made eating fun and exciting for the first time. Brian also worked with us on how to incorporate the tools from therapy into home life and it made these sessions move along swimmingly. We now have a food explorer that is excited to try new foods a far cry from where we were just a few months ago. I cannot recommend this enough dont wait
Stephanie Gomez
17 March 2024
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Im so happy that we found this group My toddler son has been coming here for OT and Speech therapy for the last year.Ms. Sam his OT therapist is amazing Its been a really enjoyable experience watching his confidence grow. The feedback from evaluations was very informative and helpful. The weekly exercises provided to reach milestones are practical and effective. As a first time parent I also have a better understanding of early child development thanks to the therapists insight.
Erin
17 January 2024
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I was apprehensive to start therapy services again after having an extremely negative experience several years prior. But we needed help and weve been fortunate enough to have found Columbia pediatric therapy. Weve been able to work with Steph and Brigid for Speech Brian Hannah and Kelly for OT and every single one of them has gone above and beyond my expectations. They were able to make my shy son feel comfortable enough to open up they answer my questions they are communicative and so knowledgeable. They celebrate the wins with me and are ready to help provide solutions when needed. I am so grateful for everyone in this clinic and highly recommend Columbia Pediatric therapy to anyone looking for speech or OT.
Cortney K
17 December 2023
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Everyone that works here seems extremely young and somewhat inexperienced. The front desk ladies are doing their best but need to learn how to command a busy room with several patients parents needing help. The therapists are also doing their best but the ones my son has seen 3-4 therapists now are recently graduated from school or in training. My son is 23 months and I can tell they have no idea how to interact or work with a toddler at this age. I am keeping my son here because he needs the help for both speech and fine motor therapy and because waitlists elsewhere are extremely long. But so far I am not very impressed and think the owner needs to hire more seasoned therapists.
Kim Black
17 December 2023
google review
Ms. Sam is the best OT therapist Ive ever had for my child. We have been through a few and she is extremely knowledgeable in her field. She has bonded well with my son and has helped him tremendously to overcome some serious sensory issues as well as giving tools for helping to calm down. We love her
Kara Kittrell-Caicedo
17 November 2023
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I am SO happy my kids pediatrician referred us here I wish we started sooner My sons appointments with Grace quickly became his favorite part of our week. He loved it so much we got my daughter started here too and she loves it She sees Sam. We love both of these ladies my son lights up when he sees Grace or hears her name shes helped him with speech so greatly in our 6 months here. I recommend OT and speech therapy to everyone with kids now
Aylee Sharp
17 October 2023
google review
This place is amazing we have two teenage sons and we have been coming here for just a few months. We have seen tremendous progress In just a short time. Hannah and Alex are patient and wonderful with the kids. They work on different life skills that we are able to transfer and apply at home. They are amazing at communicating and thinking of new ways to stimulate and challenge them.Again cant overstate how amazing they are.
Cris Vizcaino
17 October 2023
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Well our speech therapist was great and my daughter loved seeing her but she left the organization and we were told we could not go to where she was because of a non-compete agreement and we were only given 2 weeks notice to find someone else. This was very hard for my daughter who had become attached to her therapist. We tried to find someone else at Columbia Pediatric Therapy but the days and times did not fit our schedule. We decided to go back to the school for their services instead. Upon leaving I asked for our account balance and was told we did not owe anything. I even called back after 2 months and asked again if we had a balance and was told no. After being gone for several months close to a year we received a bill for over 1000 for services that should have been billed while we were there but were not. They were not kind or understanding for my unhappiness with this. With the way our therapist leaving was handled and the way the billing was handled we will not be using them or recommending them to anyone in need of services.
Betsey Evers
17 October 2023
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Our daughter has been seeing Ania at Columbia Pediatric Therapy for just a couple months but we have seen a huge improvement in her speech. The staff is warm welcoming and helpful. We feel very fortunate that we get to work with Ania. She is kind thoughtful patient and most importantly our daughter enjoys her session each week. Thank you to the Columbia Pediatric Therapy team
Ryan Law
17 September 2023
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My son has been going to Columbia Pediatric Therapy for several months now and we absolutely love this place. Everyone is super friendly and helpful. We have already noticed an improvement with his speech. Scheduling his appointments can be a bit tricky sometime due to my work schedule and his school schedule but Columbia Pediatric has made it as seamless as possible. They are great and I highly recommend them.
Valerie Hannah
17 September 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
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.