Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
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Address: 3060 E Tremont Ave 2nd floor
| Bronx, NY
10461
Rating: 3.83
(14 reviews)
Insurances:
Aetna,
Cigna,
HealthFirst (NY),
MagnaCare,
Medicaid,
Medicare,
Partners Health Plan,
UnitedHealthcare,
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS),
MultiPlan,
PHCS,
Ages Served:
Children to adults
Care Settings:
Virtual,
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About Premier HealthCare - Bronx
Premier HealthCare offers high-quality primary care and specialty outpatient services. Open for anyone regardless of their ability to pay, Premier’s outpatient services include primary care, dentistry, pediatrics, psychiatry, podiatry, neurology, dermatology, endocrinology, and ophthalmology. Beyond being outstanding medical professionals, our doctors and nurses are uniquely trained to care for children and adults with disabilities, along with other at-risk and medically underserved populations. We provide the top-level service, attention, and care that every patient who comes to Premier HealthCare deserves.
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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3060 E Tremont Ave 2nd floor,NY,10461
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Paola Loise and Janelle at the Bayside location were very patient and great getting my daughters annual blood work. Its difficult to draw her blood and needing all three ladies was a must Great job and thank you
Maria Halpin
17 March 2024
google review
Tryed to call premier since 51722 when my family all had CoVID 19. I called and called and NO one answeredthe phone. I was on hold for at least 35 - 40 minutes every time i called. Finally on Momday 52322 someone called me to confirm an appt. for next Tues that had to be rescheduled since the practitioner was no longer there.Ttryed to call to let them what our covid test results and again on hold for 36 min. Have now changed daughters PCP. enough on hold.
Mama Bea
17 March 2024
google review
Everyone is very nice and helpful . The doctors there is really for the patients well being . Great experience
Cheryl Harper
17 March 2024
google review
I feel at home when I go to YAI East Tremont Staff and Doctors make you feel comfortable and listen to their patients. I will grade 100.
Aoua MADIEGA
17 December 2023
google review
Jacky the OT therapist and Dana the Speech therapist are great with my son at the Bronx location. Hes been so behind by not getting services. Now hes slowly catching up. Thanks to these two. Def see their passion in helping these children.
Ivette S
17 May 2023
google review
This place is the WORST. Very poorly run. They let someone go 3 days without their ADHD medication and did not care at all. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.
Ashley Arroyo
17 March 2022
yelp review
Do NOT recommend. NYC website noted this place as one of the COVID testing site and I booked an appointment for a rapid test. After I arrived an hour later...
T T.
21 September 2021
google review
I highly recommend both YAI and Premier Healthcare. Very nice place to work. Unfortunately I had a bad experience with my supervisor. Its a shame because it was a couple of blocks from where I live. My supervisor looked for reasons to pick on me. Granted I was only there a month and I was still learning. I got so sick from being embarrassed and picked on every day I had a seizure. The stress and sleep deprivation from worrying about if I was going to get yelled at or not was a very unpleasant experience. I enjoyed working at the Bayside location for Premier Healthcare.
Lisa Murano
17 March 2021
google review
Amazing experience with a lady named Tiffany shes helped me so much Super helpful and very friendly overall Great experience
Aaliyah Maxwell
17 March 2021
google review
Very good experience today team was helpful.
Katline Thomas
17 March 2021
google review
Robert Katz
17 March 2020
yelp review
I saw Godwin Okpomo for a psychiatry appointment and I really mean it when I say hes one of those doctors that make you think Why arent I a doctor...
June L.
20 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.
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.
Yes, picky and selective eating is actually a quite common concern for children with autism. If you rolled your eyes looking at the steps above because your child with autism has never had a full day's serving of vegetables in their life, you are definitely not alone. As if getting kids to eat their veggies isn’t challenging enough, research shows children with autism have significantly more eating challenges than their peers who are not autistic.
In addition to sensory difficulties that can lead to a lot of anxiety with food, autistic children are 4x more likely to have gastrointestinal issues such as stomach pain and discomfort. This creates the perfect storm for extra extra picky eaters - and a lot of added obstacles and concerns for parents.
The difficulties associated with autistic children and food can cause a wide range of concerns from children being underweight to overweight (overweight children can still be at risk for nutritional deficiencies!). This can lead to slower than normal growth and nutritional deficiencies like low vitamin D and calcium levels. Even when given multivitamins, many children with autism are still found to have some of these nutritional deficiencies.