Comprehensive Pediatric Therapy in Orlando, Florida
As a parent, you want the best for your child, but sometimes finding the best care can be an intimidating task. At Orlando Children’s Therapy, we offer a comprehensive selection of therapies under one roof, making it easy for you to find the right treatment for your child.
Our team provides outpatient pediatric therapies to children from birth to 21 years old affected by a wide range of diagnoses and developmental differences. We offer children’s evaluation and therapy at our center in Orlando, your home or community areas like your child’s daycare or school.
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your specific plan covers these services. We recommend asking the care
provider before beginning services.
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6000 S Rio Grande Avenue,32809
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Baylee is amazing She is very knowledgeable and professional. She has been nothing but kind caring and flexible. My sons speech has greatly improved in the short time they have known each other. Im am so happy and Blessed we found her I would recommend her to anyone
Erica Tilus
17 March 2024
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I cannot express how happy I am with the speech therapy my son gets. He has been with Kali since he started and she has been beyond amazing. She took her time really getting to know my son and always uses references that he enjoys. She makes each session really engaging and he always looks forward to seeing her. He went from being almost silent to non stop talking. She answers any questions or concerns I have and always reassuring to me. The overall office and staff have been amazing. They always have a smile and are welcoming when you walk in.
Kirstin Hansford
17 March 2024
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Speech therapy has helped my son so much Within 2 months my son was using REAL words. Were like 6 months in and Baylee has really helped my son communicate with us. She is quick to respond via text which is a total plus for moms like me. My son looks forward to his sessions with her he doesnt look at it as a class he looks at it as playtime yet hes learning so much. 1010 would recommend
Haley Ford
17 March 2024
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Baylee is the best Shes so sweet and gentle. She helps my little one excel in speech and learning. I see so much progress thus far. We definitely appreciate and recommend her
Malia
17 March 2024
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Stephanie Katelyn and Lindsay are just amazing at what they do They come to our location every week to work with our children. The amount of love and dedication they have for these children is seen every single time they walk through our doors. The children have so much love for them as well and get excited to see them. They have became apart of our school family and we are beyond grateful for the work they do help our children develop to there fullest potential
Ivania santiago
17 March 2024
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We have now used Orlando Childrens Therapy for two of our children who could benefit from speech therapy. Each time it has been an easy and wonderful experience. I am so thankful for the therapist we work with and the office has always been organized and kind. Thanks for all you do
becki schick
17 March 2024
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Ms. Lindsay has done amazing work with my son at Best Memories His ability to cut with scissors and tie laces has increased exponentially. He enjoys his time with her and has been a great experience. Thank you Lindsay
Jess K
17 March 2024
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We took our son to see Baylee a speech therapist at this facility. We already had him evaluated at advent health. After finding out that they wore masks during their speech therapy sessions which is one of the reasons I think he is behind I looked elsewhere. We found Baylee through a friends referral. She has greatly helped their autistic son. Even though she was out of network her knowledge professionalism and connection with our son made her worth every penny. After 2 months of once a week sessions our son has made tremendous improvements in his speech. As a health care provider myself it was hard to find the right time for his weekly sessions as our hours somewhat coincided. She has made every effort to be flexible so we could make our weekly appointments which I greatly appreciate. I highly recommend Baylee
Kyla Mcguire
17 March 2024
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Baylee SPEECH Therapy was so patient and kind. She held my hand during the whole process of the speech evaluation and weekly therapy sessions. I saw tremendous progress with my childs language skills. I am so happy we found Baylee and Taylor for my boys I Highly recommend for speech therapy services in Orlando.
Aileen Sosa
17 March 2024
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So far so good My son has been going for a few month now and I can see a drastic difference from when he started Kim is amazing I love how he feels so confortable with her I recommend 100.
shanna de jesus
17 April 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.
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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