Doernbecher Children's Hospital - OHSU Doernbecher Child Development and Rehabilitation Center, Eugene
Speech Therapy, Pediatricians, Psychologists
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Address: 901 E. 18th Avenue
| Eugene, OR
97401
Rating: 3.00
(21 reviews)
Insurances:
Cigna,
Aetna,
Coventry Health Care,
Health Net,
Humana,
Kaiser Permanente,
Tricare,
UnitedHealthcare,
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS),
MultiPlan,
PHCS,
Three Rivers Provider Network (TRPN),
Ages Served:
Children to adolescents
Care Settings:
In-clinic,
Virtual,
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About Doernbecher Children's Hospital - OHSU Doernbecher Child Development and Rehabilitation Center, Eugene
The Eugene campus of the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center provides interdisciplinary clinical services for persons with developmental disabilities and other special health care needs. Find a complete description of services offered at our Eugene campus online.
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The information and evaluation that they do are unreasonable when doing their tests they expect to much out of one whole day session and conclude the information they developed is solid evidence on a childs learning skills and capabilities along with comments that have nothing to do with the child or the evaluation just biased opinions. The information is out dated and the tests are to long even with one lunch break at some point a child will not want to do the tests and become disinterested in them. knowing this the results the professionals get are all invalid. Along with students at the university conducting the tests even if the professionals are working along side them they do as they please texting and talking about there own families leaving the student interns to complete the evaluation not realizing how valuable the information they gather is to the parent. A suggestion for all parents would be to look into more resources and to not stay stuck with just one opinion.
Alic Sendec
17 March 2024
google review
Incredibly knowledgeable thorough and compassionate staff. Part of their job can be delivering difficult news and they always seem to do so with grace and a plan of action for caregivers. They are one-of-a-kind
Danielle Rouhier
17 March 2024
google review
Wonderful work is done here.Since speaking to more individuals with wheelchairs or other transportation accommodations the bathrooms do not have an automatic door opener which makes the world of a difference for those with different accommodations.For the building to primarily serve those with disabilities and not providing an automatic door opener seems absent minded of what accessibility means to many.Great work is done here lets continue to make it better
M B
17 March 2024
google review
PLEASE USE EC cares I had a referral from my doctor they lied to my doctor telling him that they had called me several times and i didnt answer. They never called me and when i called them no one answered. I got an appointment after a few months and then i canceled after i saw that they were going to put my son through a bunch of evaluations all in a few hours. They are not professionals thats not how a person should be evaluated. The brain is too complex for a few hours. These people only care about the money they get they dont care about our kids.
Laura B.A.
17 January 2024
google review
My son saw a team of specialists for an autism evaluation. Dr. Randall Phelps is the most kind Dr. we have ever seen. Ive been trying to get my son help since he was 2. Was dismissed for years. Dr. Phelps and his team were so amazing and kind. I went into this thinking we were going to be dismissed again and was going to give up. My son finally has his diagnosis i cant thank these people enough. Dr. Phelps you have the coolest job in the world thank you for being our angel our prayers have been answered.. we appreciate you more than you will ever know. Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts. Shout out to the psychologist she was really amazing as well the OTs very cool. Thank you thank you
Tess Shelton
17 October 2023
google review
As a mother of multiple children with ASD I can tell you that the way this place conducts their autism evaluations is not even remotely close to how a professional autism place does things. 1 They do everything on one day and give you a answer that day no professional would ever agree to this as a sincere autism diagnosis requires a lot of thought and consideration. 2 They spent maybe 3 hours grand total with my child and I that included a background a speech evaul a supposed autism component and a hearing evaluation. I have had to go through numerous evaluations with my children and the minimum any evaluator ever spent was 6 hours grand total split between numerous days. Dont even get me started on the fact that they except a child to sit through all of this instead of separating it into different appointments. 3 The main person isnt even a psychologist its a pediatrician no pediatrician SHOULD EVER be allowed to diagnosis autism as they are not specially taught in diagnosis mental conditions matter of fact if a pediatrician ever even tried to diagnosis my child with Autism Id fire them on the spot only someone who has went to school and studied Psychology should be diagnosing such a severe diagnosis. 4 The rooms that we had to sit in for 2 12 hours combined with the exception of the audiologist room resembled miniature jails theres brick walls no real decorations or joy....how fun My pediatricians office at least has decals and the rooms are comfy these rooms were 12 feet by 10 feet. Who doesnt love being cramped in a room during one of the single most stressful moments of their lifeI think Ill leave it at that....Google mindsights and save your time and money
A. Smith
17 September 2023
google review
my daughter had an evaluation here recently. we have been patients of doernbecker in portland for years and have had nothing but good experiences. this clinic however was less than satisfactory and i was left feeling extremely defeated. in short the provider didnt listen to anything i had to say about my daughter. she completely ignored anything i tried to say. she even was extremely stereotypical when talking about people with ID. she said and i quote people with this condition are usually the ones you see in the store bagging groceries. how incredibly insensitive. she talked down to my daughter and i and completely ignored anything and everything i had to say. i frankly dont care if my daughter grows up to be a cashier or live in a group home i just want her surrounded by people that support her and care about her. she didnt receive either of those two things and frankly was treated less than human because of her condition. do not wait a year to get into this place. please go somewhere else where the staff actually cares about the children and wont use stereotypes when diagnosing your children.
Hailey
17 April 2023
google review
--Information regarding other patients including their names was included in our sons final report. I have seen similar violations in other reports produced by this organization. Dr. Reagan Smith was snarky and condescending--even before our complaint was filed. I have a masters degree and my husband holds 2 masters and is nearly finished with his doctorate--we do not need to be spoken to as if we were in Kindergarten. Very unprofessional and poor attention to detail. Exception--In my experience Dr. Phelps is professional maintains the dignity of his patients and their families and is reasonable and helpful.
Amy Guy
17 March 2019
google review
Absolutely hands down the BEST resource my family has ever invested in for my son. Dr. Phelps is an amazing and knowledgeable man who is willing to go the extra mile for the children he treats. Highly recommend to any parent with a child on the spectrum or with other needs to check this place out
Jurassic Bird
17 March 2019
google review
I enjoyed the team of doctors we saw during my daughters evaulations. They were great. However the person male that answers the phone is extremely crude. I have talked to him more than a handful of times and each time he is snarky and insulting. His constant attitude makes me not want to bring my daughter back ever again.
Liza Anderson
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
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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