Address: 4429 E. 56th Street
| Davenport, IA
52807
Rating: 4.60
(45 reviews)
Insurances:
AmeriGroup,
HealthPartners,
Medicaid,
UnitedHealthcare,
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS),
Ages Served:
0 to 6 years
Care Settings:
In-clinic,
AboutReviewsServicesInsurancesFAQ
About Sweet Pea’s Therapy
Your child deserves a team of passionate professionals working on his or her behalf to obtain the best results possible. At Sweet Pea’s Therapy, parents and their children are equipped with a staff team that works to serve your child with friendly service as unique as your family.
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.
AmeriGroup
HealthPartners
Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
4429 E. 56th Street,IA,52807
Get in Contact
(563) 441-3000
sweetpeastherapyschedulingia@gmail.com
Reviews
Beaming’s Promise to Families
Your trust is our top concern, so providers can't pay to alter or remove
reviews.
Learn more
The staff is so kind and good with the children. They always communicate what is going on with your child. My daughter loves going to her appointments.
Juana W
17 March 2024
google review
My son has been going for 11 months now says so much he love all the workers .They are so nice he loves it he wasnt saying anything at first now he says a lot of words and sentences. Highly recommend
Shaunte Thomas
25 February 2024
google review
My daughter Lucy loves sweet peas no matter what therapist she is seeing she has made great progress in the few months she has been in therapy.
Makayla Kittell
17 November 2023
google review
Both my daughters get seen here and I cant say good enough thingsIf you want a clean caring safe place for your children this is the place to go
Belinda Unterseh
17 November 2023
google review
Our experience was tremendous My daughter and son both felt so comfortable with the staff. They helped get my daughters eating habits on the right track. They were all so kind caring and had such patience. I would highly recommend Sweet Peas.
Bailey Potter
17 March 2021
google review
Wonderful place Betsy is so sweet and the all therapists are as well My son looks forward to going every week.ive seen lots of improvements with him.they do a great job
Amber Sountris
17 March 2021
google review
Weve felt incredibly supported since day one. Our daughter has made such amazing progress in speech. She was almost non-verbal when she began and can now carry on conversations. She really works hard to articulate her words as well and you can hear the therapists coaching when she corrects herself or really enunciates her S and T sounds. We are grateful for their support expertise and willingness to collaborate with her school.
Chad & Kate Johnson
17 March 2020
google review
They have been fantastic to work with in helping my son over come his difficulties in speech fine and gross motor skills. They have specialized therapists for each development area. Their work doesnt stop at the door they take time to help my wife and I be better teachers in the areas my son needs assistance. I feel very confident with their work and have seen the progress my son continues to make. Money well spent on correcting issues early rather than playing catch up for the next 12 years.
Casey Keller
17 March 2017
google review
Sweet Peas is absolutely incredible. My daughter has been going here for speech and occupational therapy for almost 2 years. I can honestly say they have changed our lives. I cannot recommend them enough All of their staff really cares about the child and family and they are very welcoming
Kayla Horner
17 March 2017
google review
I cant speak highly enough of Becky and all of the staff at Sweet Peas Not only did they work with our girl to help her overcome a speech delay but they also offered coaching and guidance to us as parents so we could continue their work at home. Our girl is now completely caught up and even AHEAD in expressive and receptive speech. Hooray
Betsy Mays
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
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.