Speech Therapy, Neurologists, Occupational Therapy
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Address: 65 Old Colony Way
| Orleans, MA
02653
Rating: 4.30
(6 reviews)
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Ages Served:
Children to adults
Care Settings:
In-clinic,
Virtual,
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Spaulding Rehabilitation is a world leader in advanced rehabilitation treatment and research – serving the greater Boston region and beyond. With three inpatient hospitals, a skilled nursing facility and outpatient centers across eastern Massachusetts, our leading medical professionals, clinicians and researchers will help you through your most challenging journey, so you can be the best version of yourself.
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I cant say enough about the care and attention I received from the incredible professionals at Spaulding Outpatient Rehabilitation Center in Orleans. I fractured my C7 in early October and was in a rigid neck brace until December 9th. Upon the removal of my brace my doctor immediately approved me to start PT with the hope I could resume full physical activities upon successfully completing the recommended therapy of a professional physical therapist. Because of the immobilization for 2 months my neck muscles were stiff and my range of motion was limited. I was also anxious about re-injuring myself.I did my research. Spaulding was in-network within 30 minutes of my home and had an outstanding reputation based on the experience of friends and the online reviews I found. They set up an appointment immediately for an initial consultation and assessment. The office staff was phenomenal ensuring I had all the information I needed for my first appointment. . While it is clear they are extremely busy and it appears they could use more therapists I was able to schedule all of my appointments on dates and times that worked for my schedule. By my choice I was seen by several different therapists so I could schedule my appointments sooner and more frequently. Im glad I did as it allowed me to get the perspective and expertise of several different therapists. I understand this is not the standard practice and that they prefer to schedule you with the same therapist for most of your appointments. Throughout my 8 visits the office staff and each of my physical therapists were amazing. I was greeted immediately with a smile and inquirty about my health. The therapists started on-time were friendly informative inquisitive empathetic encouraging and challenging. The facilities are immaculate full of equipment and space and they take hygiene and public health seriously. I saw Dave Terry Tom Jennifer and Desiree. Each demonstrated a sincere interest in my healing and provided helpful ways in which I could increase my strength flexibility and long-term health. I am grateful to each of them for their excellent care. I am thrilled that I was discharged before all of my approved sessions but dont feel it was premature. I credit the work each therapist performed onwith me as well as the exercises homework they provided for helping me heal thoroughly and quickly. If you are on the Cape and need PT services I strongly recommend Spaulding. Give them a call. Thank you Spaulding Team
Brett Parson
17 March 2024
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My daughter was denied care today because we refused to swap out a perfectly good mask for a new mask they provide. The amount of plastic being pumped into the land and water is horrifying and the benefits are marginal at best. the staff was intolerant and made very little effort to understand our concerns.
simclardy1
17 March 2024
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Erin and Natalia are both really wonderful and their core-strengthening physical therapy sessions for my spine issues and back pain made a noticeable difference in just a few months. Thank you
Jess Johnson
17 March 2024
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Thank you Jon You were amazing and I hope my experience in Georgia will be half as great
Claire Smith
17 March 2018
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Gerry McDowell
17 March 2017
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Noble Soc
17 March 2017
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
When you visit a neurologist, they’ll assess your child’s needs, run some tests (think imaging or EEG), and diagnose. From there, they’ll create a customized treatment plan. Medication, lifestyle tweaks, or maybe even a referral to another specialist could be on the table.
There unfortunately isn’t one test for all neurodevelopmental conditions. Most likely you will go into a visit to test one or two medical conditions. If you are looking for a comprehensive autism evaluation, developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists are the preferred specialists who can diagnose autism.
No, neurologists focus mainly on non-surgical interventions. If your child needs surgery, neurologists might point you in the direction of a pediatric neurosurgeon.
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.
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