Southern Maine Pediatric Therapies, LLC opened its doors in Windham in September 2013. We offer occupational and physical therapy services for children, birth through school age in southern Maine. We provide ongoing therapy sessions in the clinic, or preschool. Each session is tailored to meet the objectives of each individual child. We recognize that each child is unique and different and treat each as if they are our own.
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.
Anthem Blue Cross
Cigna
10 Trails End,ME,04062
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(207) 233-7373
southernmaineot@gmail.com
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I cannot recommend SMPT enough Susanne has been wonderful to work with. It is obvious that working with children is her passion and she has an amazing ability to connect with children. My son looks forward to working with her each week. He has progressed significantly since we started. I attribute this to Sussanes skill in making everything fun and finding creative ways to weave OT into their play. She is an expert in her field.
Erin Flaherty
17 March 2024
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Susanne has been amazing with our son. We reached out to her and started OT in 2020 due to increased behaviors at home but did not have any formal diagnosis. She worked with him for a couple of months and then was instrumental in helping us get him in for official evaluation and diagnosis. She was then able to work with us on specific goals based on that diagnosis. She is very involved and very good at explaining what is being done and how each session has gone.Our son looks forward to going to his meetings with her and has made major gains and has been able to successfully integrate into a full time kindergarten class this year with major credit due to Susanne
Kayla Henderson
17 March 2024
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We love working with Natalie. My son looks forward to going every week. He is making progress all the time and we have been given tools to use at home. She is always ready to listen to my questions and concerns. We couldnt be happier with our experience at SMPT. Natalie is amazing
Megan Stewart
17 March 2024
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We have had an absolutely fantastic experience working with Natalie at SMPT We have worked with OTs at multiple places since our son was a baby and SMPT is by far our favorite. Our kiddo LOVES going adores Natalie and has made so much progress. They are encouraging playful knowledgeable and truly care. They celebrate our sons successes and partner with him to work on his challenges. I cant recommend them enough
Dana Orkin
17 March 2024
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Susanne and her team are incredible We attribute the eventual diagnosis of our son to Susannes intuition and relentless pursuit to help our family find answers. The facility itself is clean convinient and fun Would recommend SMPT to families looking to recieve OT services with a team of therapists that truly care
Julie Clifford
17 March 2024
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We have had a wonderful experience with Suzanne and highly recommend. My 4 year old requests to go to his appointments She is so knowledgeable and approachable I cannot say enough for how much she has helped my son- and helped me with navigating his behaviors. Thank you
C. C
17 March 2024
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Natalie has been amazing and has made a huge difference in my daughter Emmas life. She was diagnosed with ADHD years ago but by far OT with Natalie has made the most difference in how she maneuvers through school and life Natalie has been a life saver.
R Frost
17 March 2024
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Susanne is amazing extremely knowledgeable professional and she has been very impactful I can recommend her with full confidence.
sandi muehle
17 March 2024
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My family has had an incredible experience with Susanne and SMPT. They have our highest recommendation Immediately upon staring services for my four-year-old son Susanne taught my husband and I some simple practicable and actionable strategies for supporting him i.e. using play dough as a sensory tool to engage his focus in the time before dinner when he tends to have excess energy. She helped us feel empowered supported and understood from day one She sees and appreciates my son as a whole person first and not only his diagnosis. She developed a strong kind and calm rapport with him and he really looks forward to his sessions each week. She works with his strengths and helps him develop new skills from there i.e. he loves puzzles so she uses puzzles in obstacle courses to get him doing bigger movements. Susanne also takes time to talk with me after each session offering feedback and simple strategies to try at home. We have learned SO much and made so much progress through SMPT - both my son individually and us as a family. Thank you SMPT
Meg Barhite
17 August 2023
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Susanne is amazing and has been such an asset to our family. She is totally hands on and great at explaining the what whys of her actions. My son looks forward to going and weve seen so much progress in a short time.We had tried one of the bigger facilities and it was awful. SMPT makes the services personal and experience matters when youre putting your child in someones care.
Caitlin Rothe
17 March 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Get in touch with Southern Maine Pediatric Therapies, LLC
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Address: 10 Trails End
| Windham, ME
04062
Rating: 5.00
(11 reviews)
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(207) 233-7373
southernmaineot@gmail.com
