Rehabilitation Associates, Inc. is a comprehensive therapy center that provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, clinical social work, and nutrition services.
In addition to individual therapies, we offer rehabilitation programs and expertise in a variety of specialty areas.
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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555 Bridgeport Avenue,CT,06484
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Austin and Deb did amazing work on rehabilitation of my surgically repaired rotator cuff. Within my time there Austin managed to get creative with my therapy. A 12 month recovery was done in 6 months thanks to his brilliant work Thanks
Jay Falcone
17 March 2024
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I see a couple of therapists for a frayed achilleas tendon. I have been to 8 visits and it is so much better already but I wont be ending very soon because I want it to be better than it is now. they spend time with you explain to you and they become friends almost immediately. great place to go.
Sherri
17 March 2024
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I recently began PT for back pain and its been a good and helpful experience so far. Everyone Ive interacted with is kind friendly and supportive. There is good communication and understanding with scheduling exercises homework and whats needed during sessions. The facility is also very clean nice quality and well maintained. Parking is easy and the building and rooms within are accessible. I am pleased with this practice. Highly recommend.
Justine Elise Flores
17 January 2024
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Being an active 70 year old skiing hiking and cycling are my passions. I get injured a lot. Ive had several therapists in Shelton. Theyve all been professional informative friendly and experts in their field. The support staff and their office people are the same. I cant say enough about how well they put me back together
James Alimena
17 November 2023
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Everyone Ive dealt with has been professional and positive. Working with Austin for physical therapy was an excellent experience. I will seek his council again and I recommend that others do the same.
Matt MOster
17 August 2023
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Austin is a great therapist and all the staff - therapists aides front desk - are positive people who want the best outcomes for their patients.
Brian Bodt
17 August 2023
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I was going to rehab associates after having shoulder surgery and I was also dealing with a concussion. I had positive interaction with everyone there except for my therapist Caroline. I struggled with doing my rehab for my shoulder due to my concussion and she was very impatient with me. When I couldnt do something she constantly wrote negative comments to workers comp that I refused to do my rehab. She would constantly say you should be further along than where you are right now. I let Caroline know several times I felt light headed due to the pain of my shoulder but she still refused to listen or care about what I was going through due to my concussion. Caroline needs sensitivity training if she wants to help someone with multiple issues when they are getting rehabilitation. My doctor thought instead of writing negative comments she should have been trying to find solutions to help. Caroline I hope you get the training you need when dealing with someone that has a traumatic brain injury when you have to rehab their shoulder.
John Barrett
17 June 2023
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Great experience with the whole staff highly recommend. Caroline Monroe Braaksma is such a kind hearted smart and excellent therapist. It is clear she loves her patients and takes pride in her job. Highly recommend
Spencer Franchi
17 June 2023
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Excellent physical therapy treatment. I was referred for EDS symptoms which I had struggled with all my life. A few months of work literally changed my life. I no longer struggle with everyday tasks and have even started to work out daily. Craig and Sheryl were excellent super friendly and always made me feel comfortable. I always felt listened to during assessments and evaluations. Would absolutely recommend to anyone who struggles with hyper mobility.
Mary A. Pavliouk
17 April 2023
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I started vestibular therapy with Craig on Jan. 3 and finished today. The results are remarkable I was very unsteady walking and bending over. Craig was patient and methodical leading me through exercises I could handle. I made progress each week and today Im back to leading a normal life Thank you Craig and Rehabilitation Associates
jgkjak
17 April 2023
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Hello my name is Juan F.I have soooo many wonderful things to say about e everyone in that place from beginning to the endfrom entrance to...
Naomi R.
03 October 2022
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Awesome facility I had surgery on 1221 to reattach my femoral bicep tendon with injury to my ACL LCL and broke my leg. I used Craig as my Physical...
Danielle C.
20 April 2021
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I would like to say that Caroline has helped me achieve the ability to return to work many a time. Ive come to rely on her sound advice and attention to...
David K.
12 January 2021
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.
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