- 0 to 18 years
Mueller Pediatric Therapy
- Address: 110 Carver Ln | East Peoria, IL 61611
- Rating: 4.30 (17 reviews)
Insurances: | No info provided |
Ages Served: |
0 to 18 years
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Care Settings: |
In-clinic,
Virtual,
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About Mueller Pediatric Therapy
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- In-clinic
- Virtual
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- English
110 Carver Ln, IL, 61611
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- (309) 282-6704
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We had our daughters birthday party in their gym. The kiddos loved it and all the parents thought it was a great idea for preschoolers. Staff was friendly and helpful.
My daughter went to Mueller pediatrics for speech therapy and looked forward to her appointment every week. Her therapist was amazing and understanding when we had to pause therapy due to covid. We picked back up later and it was a great experience for us. She helped me with things to work on at home too. Would highly recommend this place
Our son received therapy from Mueller Pediatric Therapy after we moved to the Peoria area from another state. We had had a poor experience with our previous therapist--so our expectations of Early Intervention speech therapy were very low. We LOVED Ms. Vicky and how she worked with our son to help us understand why he was not talking. We gained valuable information from her about how to help our son and how to advocate for ourselves. We were only in the area for a few months but she was able to give us tips on how to seek out services wed need in the new state and advocate for ourselves.
My daughter and I had a wonderful experience with Mueller Pediatric Therapy. My daughter went for speech therapy for a year and a half. She looked forward to going each week and loved her therapist. The therapist was so sweet with my daughter and had special activities planned just for her. The office staff was always helpful and friendly. Today you would never know my daughter had speech therapy they helped her so much Now she is learning to read and I can see how her speech lessons are still helping her as she makes those individual sounds she worked so hard on in therapy. Highly recommend
My son has been receiving speech therapy and occupational therapy at Mueller Pediatric Therapy for over a year and I could not be happier. Vicky and Kelcy are amazing therapists and have helped my son grow so much. His language and his sounds are doing great and he is physically able to do more things now then he could a year ago. I am so thankful for all of the hard work they have put in with him. The office staff is very friendly and have always helped me out if I have a question about something. I would highly recommend Mueller Pediatric Therapy to any parents who are looking for some help with their children
I have been bringing my son here for about a year now for counseling. I have nothing but great things to say Everyone Ive ever come in contact with is so kind. My sons counselor is great with him. She has really helped him in so many ways. I would 100 recommend Mueller Pediatric Therapy for any of your child therapy needs.
Mueller Pediatric Therapy is an incredible company with skilled therapists. Both of my sons have been in therapy with MPD and I have been overly impressed since the first time I asked questions via Facebook messenger through the whole assessment process throughout Early Intervention as well as one son graduating from speech therapy Our speech therapist Brittany has become like family. I have nothing but exceptional things to say about Mueller Pediatric Therapy. They have made a wonderful impact on our lives
My son has been with this group for about a year now. I cannot be more grateful for this group. The counseling is amazing and individualized to your needs. He has an amazing report with his counselor and has the ability to reach out to her at any point if needed. The facility is amazing and is just want your kid needs. They are truly amazing and want what is best for you kids and familys needs. I highly recommend this group. I myself was hesitant at first but I am so glad our paths crossed.
Let me start of by saying... we couldnt possibly be more happy with Mueller Pediatric and our daughters Developmental Therapist Amy. They most certainly do not over diagnose- the therapist do not diagnose as the previous reviewer said they evaluate and then work with your children to help them in areas they may be struggling in. My 3 year old was diagnosed with Verbal Apraxia and developmental delays. Amy had been with Kendall for over a year and not once did we ever doubt the process. She was so supportive not only to Kendall but us as well. She held my hand and still continues to through my doubt sadness and anxiety. Kendall made such leaps and bounds in her therapy with Amy. She aged out of Early Intervention last month and since then has started Pre- K and is flourishing all because of the amazing support we received from Mueller Pediatrics and Amy. She loves every single child she works with such fierceness and would do anything for them and their families. I cant even imagine where Kendall would be without her. It is because of her that our little girl made such progress and continues to show so much improvement. Amy is now apart of our family and I cannot put into words how thankful we are for her support love and kindness. Thank Mueller Pediatric for having such amazing therapist.
Let me start off by saying before my son had a speech evaluation with Mueller Pediatric I was warned that they over diagnose so they can sell parents every service they offer. When my son had his evaluation he literally hid from the two ladies that came to our house. They were asking him to point at objects he didnt even know - they tried to tell me my son was autistic. Come to find out he had fluid in his ears and when we saw another speech therapist - after watching him play for 15 minutes said This is NOT autism. The ladies at Mueller Pediatric literally delivered the worst news to my husband and I and did it so nonchalantly. How could you possible do that to parents only to get more insurance money AWFUL AWFUL AWFUL Parents beware
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
“Early Intervention” might be the provider’s way of describing services that they provide to babies or young children. However, it might also indicate that the provider is a vendor for your state’s publicly funded program. This means the services with this provider might be covered by your state!
The first step in accessing these free services from your state is to get an evaluation. The evaluation will help the state determine what services your child qualifies for, if any. You can find your state’s local EI program by clicking here.
When you contact your local center, say “I have concerns about my child’s development and I would like to have my child evaluated to find out if they are eligible for early intervention services.” They will ask screening questions and arrange for an evaluation, which is provided for free.
Here are a few alternative options to consider:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): CBT helps by identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It's useful for those dealing with social anxiety or difficulties. CBT addresses cognitive patterns and provides strategies to manage social challenges.
- Group therapy: Group therapy offers a supportive space where individuals can practice social skills. They can feedback from peers and a therapist. It allows interaction with others who understand and learn from each other.
- Play-based interventions: Play therapy or play-based interventions work well for younger children or those who learn through experiences. Play activities target specific social skills like turn-taking and problem-solving in a safe and engaging setting.
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.