About Developmental Therapy Associates, Inc. - Raleigh
Developmental Therapy Associates was established in 1982 as one of a handful of pediatric sensory integration therapy clinics across the US providing occupational and speech therapy services. We provide occupational therapy and speech therapy in Raleigh for adults and children who suffer from mental, physical, speech, or developmental disabilities and need help succeeding in their day-to-day activities. We work with each of our patients to develop customized goals and targets to make sure they are achieving to their highest potential.
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186 Wind Chime Ct Suite 104,NC,27615
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(919) 465-3966
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DTA and the therapists at DTA have been a lifeline for my family. Between two kids three services and three therapists you could say that were pretty heavily involved We first started at DTA a year and a half ago. I always knew that my then 5-year-old was in need of some services but I couldnt quite pinpoint what exactly she needed. I decided to start by pursuing speech. I called and explained that I was unsure of the process and that my daughter had some anxieties. They were very understanding and ended up pairing us with Ms. Amanda Turner SLP stating that they thought it would be a good fit. I could say the rest is history however it was really the beginning.Ms. Amanda truly changed the trajectory of our little girls life and thus ours. I have never met someone so caring so beyond generous with their time such an advocateI could go on and on. Its wild to think that when we started I was so lost because a year and a half later our life looks so different. Shes helped us to understand our daughter better and to seek additional services we needed. Most of all she has been the most incredible sounding board and advocate for her helping us to gain an outside ADHD diagnosis when others wouldnt listen to our reality and has guided us in pursuing an Autism diagnosis which would have been so scary to navigate on our own.My daughter has also grown dramatically through speech at DTA Shes gained so much confidence and an amazing ability to advocate for herself and speak up that was just not present before. Ms. Amanda has always reminded us so much of our daughter and its been so wonderful having a neuroaffirming role model representation of what celebrating and being true to who you are looks like. In fact its bettered how we approach our own kids. I could cry thinking about what well do one day without Ms. Amanda. Mostly me as shes become such a part of our family that Ive in fact cried TO her during the ups and downs of our journey over the past year and a half.Weve also recently started seeing Ms. Killian Ayscue for OT for our now 6 year-old and Ms. Emily Rulewicz for speech for our 3-year old. Both are also so wonderful and the practice was more than accommodating with trying to make sure our services were paired together conveniently which has made such a difference to us. Ms. Killian has recently taught us the Wilbarger Protocol and Ms. Emily is just so great with littles.My six-year-old has also recently started receiving feeding therapy due to picky eating and food sensitivities which I didnt previously realize was an option at all let alone at DTA. Ms. Killian and Ms. Amanda have collaborated on identifying her needs in this area from both an OT and SLP perspective and Im so grateful to have access to such a combined wealth of knowledge from multiple disciplines.Overall I cant imagine ever having my kids seen anywhere else. Not only have services at DTA worked well for our family logistically but more importantly my family has thrived as a result.
Jessamyn Farrell
25 February 2024
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If I could rate higher than 5 I would. My son LOOKS forward to coming to his sessions every week Emily is AMAZING. Literally her personality is a breath of fresh air. Highly recommend
Brianna Barnes
17 November 2023
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I highly recommend Absolute Speech and Language Therapy I am the Assistant Director of a local preschool we have had Absolute come into our facility for the last 10 years to provide free speech and language screenings for children 2-5. They are highly efficient during the screening process and easy to work with throughout the therapy duration. I cannot say enough positive things about the owner Trish and therapist Michelle in particular. Highly professional
Amy Herring
17 March 2021
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I definitely recommend Absolute Speech Language Therapy Meghan is an amazing speech therapist for both of my toddlers and they absolutely love her Her energy is awesome and my toddlers have improved so much with their speech since coming to her
Michelle Harts
17 March 2021
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I reached out to see if they were accepting new patients. My son was attending another facility and I explained how I changed insurances and how his previous therapist was considered out of network. I saw a drastic improvement when he attended the other facility and did not want him to miss out on a chance to catch up. When I told them my son is bilingual the prompt email responses stopped and its been almost a month since the last email they sent saying they were waiting to hear back from their billing specialist. Extremely disappointed especially since I explained my urgency.
Mariuxis Medina
17 March 2020
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K Blake
17 March 2019
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.
Get in touch with Developmental Therapy Associates, Inc. - Raleigh
Children to adults
Address: 186 Wind Chime Ct Suite 104
| Raleigh, NC
27615
Rating: 4.40
(7 reviews)
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(919) 465-3966
info@developmentaltherapy.com
