Speech Therapy, School Support, Occupational Therapy
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Address: 1515 Johnson Ferry Road,
Suite 100
| Marietta, GA
30062
Rating: 4.60
(10 reviews)
Insurances:
Aetna,
Ambetter,
AmeriGroup,
Cigna,
Coventry Health Care,
Humana,
Kaiser Permanente,
UnitedHealthcare,
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS),
MultiPlan,
Ages Served:
Children
Care Settings:
Virtual,
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About Greater Atlanta Speech and Language Clinics, Inc
Greater Atlanta Speech and Language Clinics, Inc. is a warm, friendly, family-centered environment. The staff embodies a wide variety of skill sets to ensure our clients are receiving appropriate and quality therapy. We pride ourselves on our team approach and treatment of the whole child.
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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1515 Johnson Ferry Road,
Suite 100,GA,30062
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(770) 977-9457
greateratlantaspeech@gmail.com
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My son has been coming to GASL for 18 months now. He receives multiple services from the team. We have been so happy and we love seeing our son progress Would definitely recommend
Renee Dias
26 May 2024
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We only have experience with speechmyofunctional therapy but all the specialists we have met have been amazing. The front office is also very easy to work with.
Jenna Zimmerman
26 May 2024
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My son receives speech OT and PT here. The therapists have all been wonderful and helpful. I recommend it.
Christina Pereira
26 May 2024
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My experience here with Paula was not pleasant or professional. My family I will not be returning nor recommending.
Maë Maë
26 May 2024
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My son worked with Maggie for a couple of years doing speech therapy. She was AMAZING. She was always very accommodating as my child gets sick often due to a low immune system. When we came to her you could barely understand anything he said. Lots of pointing and grunting at 4 years old. Now at 6 years old he recently finished speech therapy and he is exactly where he should be. 100 could not have done it without her. Her energy is great with the kids and she knows her stuff. My Mateo will forever love his Ms. Maggie and we could never thank her enough for all she did
Ashley Santoyo
26 February 2024
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Such a caring and professional team Weve seen Allison Jenna MJ and Paula and they all are so wonderful and knowledgeable
Niki Bell
26 June 2023
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We had a great experience with Greater Atlanta Speech for physical therapy. We did not need to attend many sessions but it was clear how much they care about children. I also had a concern about my billing and they communicated promptly with me and resolved my concern which was much appreciated.
Christina Pearl
26 May 2022
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Ange Perez Team Pink
26 May 2021
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We have been going to GASLC for over three years and have been very happy with our experience. The therapists are knowledgeable and caring and invested in every child. Our child has also made and continues to make amazing progress and this clinic and its team are a big part of her success.
Melanie Riggins
26 May 2020
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Brittany Helton
26 May 2018
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
If your child does not qualify, you can ask your school to evaluate your child for a 504 plan. This article provides more information about the differences between IEPs and 504s.
This happens. The results of the school’s evaluation may be different than your child’s medical diagnosis. It’s also important to remember that school is NOT the final say on your child’s potential. They may offer very little support to your child, underestimate their abilities, or disagree with you on what support your child needs. You will probably need to advocate for the services and support you believe your child needs.
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.
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