StoreySmith Pediatric Clinic, PA, in Cumberland, Maine, was created by Jaime Kiesow, OTR/L. After recognizing a need for high quality, personalized occupational therapy services in Southern Maine, StoreySmith Pediatric Clinic opened it doors in September of 1999. In meeting the needs of our clients and their families, we continue to expand our available therapeutic modalities and specialists including occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech and language pathologists.
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Weve been working with SSPC for about 1 year now for OT for our son. Its been a very positive experience Therapists and folks in the office have always been welcoming and friendly and our son enjoys going to his sessions. Hes been gaining from them too.
Benjamin Heasly
17 August 2023
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We are so grateful to have found Storey Smith Weve been there for about a year now and my son is making great strides towards his goals. He loves going to his OT sessions as there is always something fun to look forward to even the tasks that might not be as fun like focusing on shoe-tying are more manageable for him. He loves the obstacle courses that he does while there to work on various goals. The office staff is absolutely wonderful. He has worked with 2 different OTs and both have been fabulous. I have noticed that there is sometimes a lot of turnover with the staff but I dont worry too much as each person comes in and fulfills the needs of my child and has the same positive welcoming attitude. I highly recommend giving Storey Smith a try
Jennifer Lamson-LaPlume
17 June 2023
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We couldnt ask for a better PT or OT Such a wonderful environment and great staff. My son loves coming and always feels happy and safe. Super cool rooms with fun stuff for the kiddos. My son loves the huge swing and making a obstacle course with Grace.
Samantha Hershberger
17 June 2023
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Very supportive and helpful. My daughter has made great progress in speech therapy Thankful for the care and expertise. Love that they do play based learning as my child is always happy to go too
Gwen Matthews
17 June 2023
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My son has been attending Storey Smith for the past 3 months and it is his favorite time of the week. His OT Kayla Kim works so well with him and is great at explaining the work she is doing with him. Storey Smith came highly recommended to us by Jackie Mast of The Mast Clinic.
Jessica Guerette
17 June 2023
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SSPC has been a wonderful resource for three of my childrenwhether receiving speech OT or PT they have benefited and made progress working with the profession and expert staff. The one-on-one work that therapists do with my children is fun and helpful. All of them look forward to seeing their teachers. Therapists also do a great job of communicating with parents ways to carryover their work at home. Scheduling and billing has been a breeze too. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable.
Lauren Wisneski
17 June 2023
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We are so grateful to have found OT at Storey Smith. Kelly has been amazing at getting to know our son in order to figure out how to connect with him and help him to learn new things. SSPC has a great office space in Falmouth with plenty of things to do depending on each kiddos likes and preferences.
Kelley Conroy
17 June 2023
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My daughter absolutely loves Storey Smith and looks forward to her weekly visits. We travel from Turner as they were highly recommended by our pediatrician. We glady make the trip down. You wont be disappointed with the care your child receives.
Melissa Bonney
17 June 2023
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Thought thorough and kind staff all the way around My son really enjoys his time with Kayla and I appreciate her willingness to follow up each session via email. We are so grateful to have found SSPC
Danielle Lizotte
17 June 2023
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I am so impressed by the staff and clinicians working here. My daughter has been receiving PT services since October 2022 and has made tremendous progress all due to the fact that she has worked with top notch physical therapists. I could not be more pleased with the services she has received.
Brittany Porter
17 June 2023
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.