Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
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Address: 227 E 41st St 8th floor
| New York, NY
10461
Rating: 3.94
(108 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 - Manhattan
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.
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your specific plan covers these services. We recommend asking the care
provider before beginning services.
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227 E 41st St 8th floor,NY,10461
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I highly recommend this Special Care dental practice For many years now Dr. Anna Viron and her teammates Sarah and Violeta have been my trusted partners in the dental health of my special needs son. Their approach is to be gentle and responsive and to make the comfort level of their patients their top priority.At first my son was scared and only allowed them to do a limited amount of work. They proved to him that he could trust them by taking things slowly and only going as far as he was comfortable. Because they earned his trust with each visit he allowed them to do more and more work while holding nice and still for them. Now he gets full procedures without any fuss and even looks forward to his appointmentsThis team is professional compassionate and also friendly and fun. Highly recommended
veryscreaming
26 May 2024
google review
Great and welcoming location. Second time visiting the clinic the staff is always smiling and ready for work. I was called in by dental assistant Violeta very nice and sweet lady. I was greeted as my name was called and I immediately felt safe and comfortable. I was less fearful of a dental visit as I seen the staff and how caring and patient they were with me.Great team play always communicating with each other about the patient needs and how ease the process to special needs patients. Dr. Viron is a great asset to the YAI dental ficility bringing the best out of the staff and chearing them on to keep the day flowing. Sarah the hygienist was gentle at doing my cleaning and always asked how could she help me making my experience great. Awesome team work in my experience at this dental facility. I would 100 recommend this location.
elizabeth falcon
26 May 2024
google review
Dr. Viron is the best dentist I have ever gotten. Since day 1 she has been informative and gentle. She is extremely knowledgeable and gives me get care when Im with her. She has a forever patient in me. Thank you for all you do Dr. Viron
Kiana Lang
26 May 2024
google review
I go to premier health careI have been coming here for 10 years and I will keep continuing to come here more and moreMy favorite doctor that I see is Dr VeronicaSarah hygienistDr Cortez and Dr knam as wellSo Im very happy with the service I agree to everything of what they tell me to doThank you YAI
Earl Baggett
26 May 2024
google review
Dr. Viron and her assistant are AWESOME Its not the dental knowledge. Anyone can read that in a book. Its their energy and how they approach patients. There is a calming feel. Its nice because it extends out into the waiting area and the team up front.Thank you
O Lampkin
26 May 2024
google review
Dr. Veron and her team go way above and beyond anyone Ive ever encountered- when I tell my friends that I love my dentist - they remind me that Ive NEVER EVER said that about another medial professional ever cant believe I feel this was. But its the truth. Shes the best especially when I dont have the best teeth - shes been so optimistic about transforming that to a better scenario Highly Recommended and Id follow her if she ever leave this practice. Thats how much I trust respect her
B Glikas
26 May 2024
google review
My daughter is a patient at Premier Healthcare. She has her primary care doctor and dentist at this practice.Dr. Viron Mary dental are absolutely wonderful. They are always professional and go above and beyond. My daughter has autism and dental visits can be daunting. But Dr. Viron and Mary make it fun for her and always explain things where she can understand. Mary will play music and keep my daughter engaged in conversation and laughter while Dr. Viron works. THANK YOU Waiting can also be tough but we never have a long wait before we are seen. My daughter actually looks forward to her visits.Vanna Kham is my daughters primary care physician and she is so patient and listens to all of my concerns and questions. She is gentle with my daughter and amazingly patient. At times I have many forms to be filled out and they are always ready before I leave the clinic. I have also emailed Vanna Kham forms and her turnaround is amazing. I cant thank her enough.I also must add that the front desk staff and the staff in the back part of the clinic are fantastic. My daughter recently had a medical appt. where she needed to give blood. Needless to say needles cause my daughter to freak out and not want to do give blood at all. It is literally a battle. The nurse taking the blood went above and beyond with her patience and God sent us an angel named Melvin that sat beside my daughter and held her hand and calmed her down to the point where my daughter sat still and let the nurse take blood. There are not enough words to convey my gratitude. My daughter is very friendly and will speak to each one and they all reply to her with positive attitudes. Making appts on my way out is never a hassle and they always try to accommodate my schedule as I am a working mom. THANK YOU to all You rock
Jenn Torres
26 May 2024
google review
Ive been seeing Dr. Viron for about 5 years. Shes the most gentle dentist Ive had with any procedures. I trust all of her recommendations and as a consequence my teeth are in good condition.
Patricia Childers
22 May 2024
google review
Dr. Viron Amaizing BUT DR THE TAKERS YOU HELHTY IS CHANGE TO MUCH AND NO SO NICE CHILDS O TEEN NO NEED PEOPLE RUDE AND NURSE Staff REALLY RUDE NEED SPANISH PEOPLE SOCIAL WORKERS DISAPPOINTED NEED OPWDD BE CHECK
Maria Torres
26 January 2024
google review
Lets start with the amazing front desk and how personable and sweet these ladies are My appointment was for 8 and they greeted me so warmly. The wait wasnt long at all and they are very timely The dental assistant Violeta was so knowledgeable and just the sweetest Now Dr. Viron has a forever patient in me Shes awsome she took her time broke things down for me was extremely knowledgeable and the level of concern and confidence she showed me and gave was top tier Cant wait to see them in September
Adia Braz
26 August 2023
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
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.