Progressive Pediatric Therapy - West Palm Beach Clinic
Speech Therapy, ABA Therapy, Pediatricians
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Address: 5589 Okeechobee Blvd., Suite 205,
| West Palm Beach, FL
33417
Rating: 4.70
(99 reviews)
Insurances:
Aetna,
Ambetter,
Cigna,
Medicaid,
UnitedHealthcare,
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS),
Ages Served:
Children
Care Settings:
In-home,
In-clinic,
Virtual,
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About Progressive Pediatric Therapy - West Palm Beach Clinic
Progressive Pediatric Therapy is committed to provide the best treatment plans to children and their families with speech, feeding, functional, and physical disorders. The pediatric therapy team is formed of by selected experts in their respected fields. Each member of the team shares a common compassion and love of children.
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.
Aetna
Ambetter
Cigna
Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare
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5589 Okeechobee Blvd., Suite 205,,FL,33417
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(561) 376-2573
info@ppt4kids.com
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I want to thank Mr. Conrad Felten he was the speech therapist for my son David. He did an outstanding job. In less than 3 months I noticed the difference with my son speech. My son got excited every time he saw Mr. Conrad he made speech therapy fun. Thanks so much for your help God bless you always
Shirley Alvarez
14 March 2024
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I have known Regina since she Was first a speech therapist and she is always lively and happy and very open to do whatever is best for the child. They have followed her from one location to another and weve been very happy with both.
liz luzadder
14 March 2024
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We love Ms. Hannah Shes done wonders for my sons speech Highly recommend
Allison Osler
14 March 2024
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My son has been receiving amazing speech and occupational therapy by a few awesome therapists I am very appreciative with their patience and guidance since we started.Ms. Meghan Mr. Marlon Ms. Bianca and most recently Ms. Kennedy As a parent I appreciate having my questions answered and provided tips for when at home. Thank you for all that you do.
Susan Polo
13 March 2024
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I had such a terrible first experience with the office staff at the West Palm Beach location. My toddler was scheduled for an initially appointment that we were really looking forward to after tubes being placed in his ear. We finally get on the schedule and unfortunately my son came down with a fever the morning of his appointment. I called right away and informed the staff at the West Palm location screenshot of the call attached. I called a month later to reschedule and was told I was unable to because he was a no call no show and that a manager would give me a call. I have not heard back and I am extremely devastated. It is very difficult to find therapy for a two year old and the way I was treated was very unfortunate.
Chevone Driver
13 March 2024
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Alexa OT and Joan C. Speech therapist do so well with my son. Both of them are great at keeping him engaged while working on his goals. They make the sessions so fun
Norbert Marchena
12 March 2024
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Ms. Kennedy was the speech therapist for my daughter Camila and she was absolutely amazing.We recently moved to another office closer to my house but I just wanted to post my appreciation for Ms. Kennedys hard work and patience with my daughter
Cristel Wedderburn
03 March 2024
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Sandra Martnez is my son speech therapist she goes above and beyond for him at each and every session she takes her time and has so much patience in her profession we really appreciate all your dedication and love there are no words to express how much WE THANK YOU for all the effort and commitment you put into our son progress Thanks to you in less than a year our son changed from saying only a few words to talking non-stop. Thanks so much for being a special and very skilled therapist YOU ARE THE BEST
Lisa Lopez
17 December 2023
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The front office staff is extremely unwelcoming when I arrived to my first appointment with my son no one acknowledged that we were even there bc they were too busy talking poorly about other patients. Very unprofessional After about 10 mins of listening to that I finally had to ask what I should do to be seen. I was taken back for only 20 mins of an hour session and the first 10 mins the therapist spent asking me questions that I had already filled out online but they were having technical difficulties and the other 10 mins telling me that he doesnt need therapy. About an hour later I get a phone call saying I owed money and If I didnt pay I would be sent to collections. I did see the therapists interact with some of the kids and they seem to actually care about people unlike the front office staff.
Samantha Haddock
17 August 2023
google review
I want to thanks Progressive Therapy for the speech service my son is receiving. Im very thankful especially with Taylor Perry who is a wonderful lovely and very Skilled therapist. My son had a poor speech and as soon as she got him I saw a big change. Thanks so much your patience and dedication.
Eva Bustamante
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
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapy rooted in the science of learning and behavior. Using principles of ABA, children and adults can learn to improve their communication skills, social skills, and daily living skills while also addressing problematic or challenging behaviors. The primary goal of ABA therapy is to teach helpful skills that promote independence and reduce harmful behaviors. Here's our complete guide to everything you need to know about ABA therapy.
It's a big decision to make for your family! Applied behavior analysis (ABA) seeks to improve communication skills, introduce productive habits, and reduce harmful behaviors. Watch out for ABA providers who look to "cure" autism.
High quality ABA therapy does exist where the goal is not to “fix” children, make them appear “less autistic”, or change who they are. The goal is to help people learn all that they can so they can live to their potential while embracing their unique, individual personality traits. Here's our complete guide to start and end ABA therapy.
ABA is usually covered by insurance if you have an autism diagnosis. Autism is typically the only diagnosis insurance will authorize for ABA services since its benefits have been researched extensively.
Always check with your specific insurance plan to confirm that ABA is covered for your child’s diagnoses and that the provider you are seeking care at is in-network. Here's our complete guide to everything you need to know about ABA therapy.
Your pediatrician might be able to administer screenings, but most general doctors are not trained to formally diagnose autism. They might refer you to a qualified diagnostic clinician which include:
Developmental Pediatricians
Child Psychologists
Child Psychiatrists
Pediatric Neurologists
Pediatric Neuropsychologists
Your experience might look different depending on the type of clinician you choose. Many families prefer working with developmental pediatricians. Others might work with a psychiatrist or another specialist to get a different perspective.
A formal ASD diagnosis, or a medical diagnosis, helps you get the support your family needs, especially within the context of accessing medically necessary therapies and services.
Insurance Coverage for Therapies: Medically necessary therapies for ASD are often covered by insurance including, but not limited to, speech therapy, ABA therapy, and occupational therapy.
Financial Support: A diagnosis is required when applying for social security or disability benefits.
Plan for Care: A diagnosis helps identify your child’s support needs. For example, your child might need to develop social communication and self-regulation skills.
Future Research: The more data we gather through evaluations, the more we can improve services for autistic children and adults.
“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.
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