Address: 4510 Intelco Loop SE Ste. B
| Lacey, WA
98503
Rating: 4.80
(16 reviews)
Insurances:
Aetna,
Cigna,
Health Net,
Kaiser Permanente,
Premera Blue Cross,
Tricare,
Ages Served:
Children
Care Settings:
In-clinic,
Virtual,
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About Therapeutic Beginnings
Our mission is to offer families a warm and supportive environment where they can learn about their child’s developmental needs and how to nurture their child’s capacity to succeed. Our aim is to help children reach their potential by treating the whole child using techniques learned from experience and directed by evidence-based practices. We honor that eac
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4510 Intelco Loop SE Ste. B,WA,98503
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I called office first and ask if they take 19 years old and I was told YES and they even provided fax number before I asked for doctors referral.Now I just got call from doctor office telling me that this place told doctors office they DO NOT take anyone over age 10. It appears or feels like unfair practice. But they can do whatever they want. I got referral elsewhere.I dont like inconsistency of information. My recommendation is to provide accurate information and have better staff communication.I just want to warn people they are telling doctor office they do NOT take anyone above age 10.I am sure they will work well with young kids under age 10 and I do wish them well.
Dawn Benson
17 March 2021
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Everyones awesome
J C
17 March 2020
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Lew House
17 March 2020
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I took my son here for eating therapy. Our therapist ranae was awesome. She made it so fun for my son and was always encouraging. She also gave us great exercises to practice at home. It was not long before we noticed change. The office staff is also so friendly.
allison pratt
17 March 2019
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Very good therapists. Only downside is cost.
AlannaGreg Hicks
17 March 2019
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Great staff easy parking.
Pam Davidson
17 March 2019
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Camille is the BEST EVER.
Nicholas Davis
17 March 2019
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Jessica Kissinger
17 March 2019
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I cannot say enough kind words about this place. We see both occupational and speech therapy here and weve seen so much improvement in our son who has an autism diagnosis its great. The staff is so kind accommodating and supportive of all the various issues weve had to face. I will constantly recommend them for anyone looking for occupational or speech therapy.
Lindsey Persico
17 March 2018
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The staff here are all so great and really take the time toi get to know and understand your childs needs
Meghan Gilles
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.