Speech Therapy, Mental Health, Occupational Therapy
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Address: 728 Post Road East
| Westport, CT
06880
Rating: 4.26
(32 reviews)
Insurances:
Cigna,
Aetna,
Anthem Blue Cross,
ConnectiCare,
Coventry Health Care,
Health Net,
Humana,
Medi-Cal,
Medicaid,
Medicare,
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. – Westport
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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728 Post Road East,CT,06880
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(203) 341-0488
info@rehabassocinc.com
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I have been very satisfied with the professionalism of Emily at Rehab Associates. She helped me after my spinal fusion surgery for scoliosis as well as my left knee replacement.
Alok Mathur
17 March 2024
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I highly recommend Emily Fuehring at Rehabilitation Associates in Westport. Shes a great physical therapist and is very positive.
Kevin Funk
17 January 2024
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These guys are great. The front office is both friendly and efficient and Eron provided top notch expertise and support - taking the time to explain it all to me. Best spot for PT that I have been to
Mike Steinharter
17 December 2023
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I have been to Rehab Associates for the past few years for various problems and I always keep on coming back. The employees are all so friendly and helpful. They make everyone feel very comfortable I love my therapist Emily and she has helped me so much. She got me through back surgery and now through knee replacement. She is an excellent physical therapist who is also kind motivating and a great listener. Im very thankful to have found her.
Mary Ellen Mafilios
17 October 2023
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Its a scientific fact that we heal faster when relaxed and thats how the people at Rehabilitation Associates make us feelrelaxed. The smiling faces of Joanne Sherry and Resia greet us as we walk through the entrance. They are not your ordinary smiles either. They are the kind that brings our stress levels down. Im hardly seated when Emily who handles my personal rehab comes to the waiting room and beckons. Hi Ron ready to go Let the healing begin. Emily gently teaches me how to regain my balance which as an 88-year-old man greatly defines the quality of my life.
Ron Osterberg
17 October 2023
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In the past I have only worked with the PTs at Rehab Associates however this time am working with Marjorie Alix an OT. She has done a wonderful job turning me around from a painful situation to a manageable one - I trust that continued work with her and doing the prescribed exercises and stretches at home will get me back to full mobility and use of my shoulder for everyday activities. Thank you Marge
Ilene Mirkine
17 October 2023
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As an over 80 person I sometimes need help convincing people I have a problem. Emily quickly understood my issue and devised tests to understand my situation better and a set of exercises to move toward a solution. Thank You Emily
Ron Osterberg
17 October 2023
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If I could give 10 stars I would. Lovely people skilled caring and effective. Everyone there is wonderful. We are so grateful to Stacey and the whole team. Thank you
Miriam Bakker
17 October 2023
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I have been recovering from a medical episode and have been fortunate enough to take advantage of RAs comprehensive offerings for the past six months. From the warm and bright Joanna Holtgrewe greeting you at the door and helping you make appointments to Sherry Formisano helping with insurance navigations to the friendly check in staff each visit was off to a great start. I worked with their OT PT and Speech staff. Their knowledge and approach and warmth these all contributed to my strong recovery. In particular Marjorie Alix coaching me in OT recovery with inventive games. Eron Friedman for his sense of fun and adventure in PT. Marta Martinez in Speech with creativity and going the extra mile to help me successfully get back to work. I would like to especially highlight Joanne Krasnow in PT for her patience her dedication and her ultimate faith that I could and would recover. And I HAVE The whole team at RA have been incredible cheerleaders supporting my recovery and showing such support for myself and for my wife beyond the call of duty. We are very grateful for their care and support every step of the way.
Samuel Wang
17 July 2023
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I like everything about the service from the front desk staff to the nurses and especially Joe in PT I was late to the game and he has been especially...
Elizabeth E.
13 August 2022
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I have always had excellent results from my Physical Therapy sessions at Rehabilitation Associates. Eron Friedman is an expert at what he does he assesses...
Ilene M.
26 February 2021
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Emily has helped me with my recovery after my back surgery last summer. The office is clean with all the Covid precautions in place. The staff is very...
Fredrik G.
22 January 2021
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Marjorie is an outstanding therapist and has been instrumental to my recovery after a shoulder arthroscopy. She is a great listener and adapts her therapy based on feedback provided and has great overall knowledge of the recovery process.She makes you feel comfortable yet is increasingly demanding as you grow stronger.I cant recommend her enough.
Ani Mat
17 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.
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