Speech Therapy, Psychologists, Mental Health + 2 more
Address: 4435 Ronald Reagan Blvd. | Johnstown, CO 80534
Rating: 4.00 (3 reviews)
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Ages Served: 0 to 18 years
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About Thompson River Pediatrics
Thompson River Pediatrics and Urgent Care provides patients near Loveland, Colorado, with a pediatric doctor for prompt children's medical care.
We provide a full range of pediatric services including well child care from birth to age 18 and sick care for all pediatric illnesses. We also offer all day walk-in Urgent Care. Thompson River Pediatrics is owned and operated by two moms, Dr. Franques and Amber Griffin, who understand the needs of parents seeking quality medical care for their children.
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.
Kind staff fairly easy to get a soon appointment scheduled. I really like that they have walk in sick visits on Saturdays.
Emma H.
November 12, 2023
yelp review
My family unfortunately came here after Loveland Youth Clinic Closed. The Owner and at least one doctor are very rude and self-important. We came in for a...
Jessica G.
July 27, 2023
yelp review
Great for same day appointments otherwise not good. Rude staff not interested in helping children. Rude providers that downplay real concerns that were...
Tina A.
June 15, 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
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
A mental health professional (such as a pediatric psychologist) can help concerns around anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, ADHD, behavioral challenges, OCD, grief/loss.
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 strengths and needs through a thorough OT evaluation, also known as an OT assessment or screening. You’ll answer questions about you your skills, and you will most likely demonstrate these skills via hands-on activities with the therapist. Evaluations can last 30 minutes to a couple hours.
Approve OT plan. The therapist develops a care plan with individualized goals and customized interventions based on your needs. You can also share any specific goals or concerns before approving the OT plan.
Start therapy sessions. The therapist works directly with you, using various strategies and exercises to systematically improve areas of limitations and to build upon your strengths. If there are others part of your care team, the therapist may teach strategies for supporting your individualized needs at home and may recommend tools and techniques to use at home, in the community, or in the classroom to help you thrive.
Monitor your progress. You can expect ongoing progress monitoring and communication to ensure you're achieving your short and long-term goals.