Speech Therapy, Mental Health, Occupational Therapy
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Address: 2900 Main Street, Suite 1D
| Stratford, CT
06614
Rating: 4.80
(24 reviews)
Insurances:
Medicare,
Aetna,
Anthem Blue Cross,
Cigna,
ConnectiCare,
Coventry Health Care,
Health Net,
Humana,
Medi-Cal,
Medicaid,
Tricare,
UnitedHealthcare,
Wellcare,
Managed Health Network (MHN),
MultiPlan,
Optum Health / United Behavioral Health,
Ages Served:
Children to adults
Care Settings:
In-clinic,
Virtual,
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About Rehabilitation Associates, Inc. - Stratford
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.
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Cigna
ConnectiCare
Coventry Health Care
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2900 Main Street, Suite 1D,CT,06614
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(203) 378-0092
info@rehabassocinc.com
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On day one when I met my wristhand therapist Cora I knew I was in special hands. Cora saw me through each therapy session with professional and attentive care sprinkled with lively and fun conversation. Cora is a dedicated and talented therapist
Maureen OBrien
17 March 2024
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Mar John in the front office is the best to work with. She makes everything so easy and listens to me. Cora is one of the best therapist I ever work with.
Diego Forero
03 March 2024
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My experience was wonderful as usual. Jhasson is really knowledgeable and so kind. Everyone here is truly caring and thats why I keep coming back.
M Majeski
03 March 2024
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Lacora wood Is one of the best therapist. People in office are the best Ive ever been to. She knows more than the doctors I went to and she has a great personality. I definitely would keep her
Erica Kent
25 February 2024
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My recovery process here was very efficient with Dr. Jhasson. He is very nice and made it enjoyable to come here
Niyah Lewis
25 February 2024
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Lacora W. is such a wonderful person. She explains everything to me well about my hand and i appreciate her she does a great job
Nats Robinson
17 August 2023
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Pre-surgery I had an evaluation with Jhasson Brooks. He was immediately caring thorough and empathetic in his assessment. He also explained what I should expect from the surgery. Left knowing this was where I would come post-surgery.After surgery I began working with Lacora Wood who monitored and guided my journey with gentle progression and constant explanations of what and why we were taking steps. She instilled confidence that I could move forward. Feeling better than I imagined at this point. Thankful for the professional approach at Rehabilitation Associates.
Joyce Baran
17 July 2023
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Excellent care service for my knees and helpful staff members. It was close to my home to get there safe and sound. Very caring and they explained each exercise to make my pain and my mind at ease. It was my first time and I had a lot of anxiety which my physical Therapists assisted me in each sessions. I would recommend this establishment to all. Thank you for your services.
Andrea Love
17 March 2022
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I have been coming to rehab associates since June 2021 for occupationalphysical therapy and work conditioning. I have worked with multiple of the therapist here mainly Nate and Julie theyre both not just great at what they do but have warm and welcoming personalities. From front desk staff therapist and aids everyone is kind and approachable and has a family atmosphere. Thank you for all of your help
Erin Backus
17 March 2022
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I hated nothing about this place. I was sent here after my hip surgery. Clean office friendly professional employees attentive to your need. My PT was excellent with therapy and my goal sets to regain use to my hip. When I left there I was stronger and doing things that I hadnt done it years I highly remend Rehabilitation Associates. Great place
De'borah Sutton
17 March 2020
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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