Address: 12785 Forest Hill Blvd. – Suite 8G
| Wellington, FL
33414
Rating: 4.70
(12 reviews)
Insurances:
Aetna,
Cigna,
Humana,
Medicaid,
Tricare,
Ages Served:
Children to adults
Care Settings:
In-clinic,
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About Spectrum Therapy Services
Spectrum Speech and Language Services provides speech and occupational therapy services to children and adults with a variety of disorders and conditions. Please visit our services page for a list of therapeutic speech & language and occupational therapy services offered.
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
Cigna
Humana
Medicaid
Tricare
12785 Forest Hill Blvd. – Suite 8G,FL,33414
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(561) 753-4998
spectrumslp@yahoo.com
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This office is great. John at the front desk is always extremely competent and professional. The medical billing is always clear cut and customer service is wonderful. My son has had speech with two therapists and both were very good. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend them to a friend.
Erica A.
17 March 2021
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Does everything possible to help Special Needs children to reach maximum. communication ability.
Margo Smith
17 March 2021
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Idania G.
17 March 2021
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These people appear to be genuine at first but in the long run I realized that they try to drag out the speech therapy as long as they can to keep making money off of the child My childs school teacher and principal where complaining that my child hasnt made any progress and they wanted to see what was his treatment plangoals which made them very upset and when I asked them to call the school or communicate with the teacher so that she can also work on the same stuff with him In School because the other kids were picking on him and the school said he wasnt progressing in speech. Instead of being understanding and empathetic they refused to call the school and told me i can take my child elsewhere with no concerns for the childs wellbeing or progress. Ive never seen people who work with children be so heartless and if the school who has been working with speech therapist for a very long time says that something isnt right and we need to Come up with a game plan because its Hindering the child then they should have done their dual diligence and spoke to the school or tried to do something different The owner and her husband are all about the money not the kids and they dont care if your child gets the most out of their therapy they only care about you showing up so that they can bill you or your insurance company I would highly recommend all parents to sit In on their childrens therapy sessions and even find another speech therapist if you can my child now goes to a different speech therapist at a different company and hes making progress every session dont be fooled by the fake smiles and concern if your child isnt making progress I strongly suggest you move them to a different facility
Gabriel Tirado
17 March 2020
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Amazing staff I definitely see improvement with my little one. Thank you Ms.Donna
Bailey Bunch TV
17 March 2020
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Fantastic speech therapy services My 5 year old daughter with Apraxia of Speech has received speech services for the last 2 years here with Ms. Alison. She has made such incredible gains. My daughter loves coming to her speech days. There is such a warmth and comfort that this office provides. They truly care about your child and hisher progress. It is clear this is not just a profession for Alison but a genuine passion. I cannot give a higher recommendation.
Tea Rosillo
17 March 2019
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The were kind and thoughtful. I went from being almost unable to understand to speaking clearly. They always have fun activities for the kids and make you want to go to speech therapy and sad to leave.The truly care there not just in it for the paycheck they want it to be enjoyable and for the person to grow.
Is E
17 March 2019
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Ray Melendez
17 March 2019
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Love this office The staff is so friendly and makes you feel welcomed immediately. The services are very engaging for the kids in comfortable environments. We arw about 6 weeks in and my 2 year old son has already made so much progress. Definitely recommend this office for anyones little one with speech difficulties
Veronica Suarez
17 March 2018
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Love you Ms. Meg I have had weird speech therapists until you came along to un weird it. lol
Marcella Pugliese
17 March 2018
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.