4940 GOVERNORS DR STE 205 Forest Park, GA 30297
770.742.0446
Call to Schedule an Evaluation
770.742.0446
Call to Schedule an Evaluation
You may call our Scheduling Specialist at 770-742-0446 to schedule an appointment.
Connect To Therapy does not require a medical doctors’ referral for services; however, if you would like for your services to be billed to an insurance company, a medical doctors’ referral is necessary.
Getting a referral is easy, most patients are able to obtain a referral from their doctors office within 24-48 hours.
We provide therapeutic services to children aged 2 to 20.
Yes. Once an evaluation has been scheduled, our office will provide you with a link to a series of documents that Connect To Therapy needs to be completed prior to your child’s evaluation. It includes a case history form that gives us the background information pertinent to your child’s development. We request that all paperwork be completed in full and returned to us seven days prior to your first appointment.
The frequency and duration of services is determined by your child’s specific needs. However, in most cases, weekly or biweekly 30-minute sessions are common.
It is important for parents to participate in their child’s therapy for success over time. Parent participation may include: in-room therapy participation, out of room observation (through observation rooms), and completion of home activities.
Early screening and detection is the best way to help a child that may have a delay or disorder. We have many clients who are below the age of three. Therapy with these children is typically highly effective. We use a play-based approach in a fun and nurturing environment. We allow the child to lead the session and we manipulate the environment to create challenges that push the child along the developmental ladder.
Speech Language Screenings take approximately 20 minutes to complete and are designed to identify children who are more likely to have a speech and/or language disorder. If a child does not pass a screening assessment, a full comprehensive speech-language evaluation is highly recommended.
Speech-Language Pathologist and are typically ONLY offered to schools. If you are interested in setting up a screening at your school, please contact us directly at 770-742-0446 Ext 700 or [email protected].
Evaluations help determine if your child will benefit from intervention services such as therapy. We use a combination of standardized tests, observations, and parent interviews to complete a thorough investigation of the patient’s strengths and weaknesses in all areas of concern. Evaluations can be completed in person or via TeleTherapy.
A speech-language pathologist, sometimes referred to as a speech therapist, is a professional healthcare provider who has at least a Master level degree in Speech-Language Pathology. SLPs have extensive training and experience in diagnosing and treating speech sound disorders, developmental language disorders, stuttering, voice disorders, feeding and swallowing disorders, and cognitive-linguistic disorders.
Speech-language therapy is the treatment of speech and/or language disorders.
A speech disorder refers to a problem with making sounds. Speech disorders include:
A language disorder refers to a problem understanding or putting words together to communicate ideas. Language disorders can be either receptive or expressive:
Dysphagia/oral feeding disorders: are disorders in the way someone eats or drinks. They include problems with chewing and swallowing, coughing, gagging, and refusing foods.
Kids might need speech-language therapy for many reasons, including:
Therapy should begin as soon as possible. Children who start therapy early (before they’re 5 years old) tend to have better results than those who begin later.
Yes, we do. Since speech-language therapy addresses challenges with language and communication, it can help children with autism improve their verbal, nonverbal, and social communication. The overall goal is to help the children communicate in more useful and functional ways.
Communication and speech-related challenges vary from child to child. Some children on the autism spectrum are not able to speak. Others love to talk, but have difficulty holding a conversation or understanding body language and facial expressions when talking with others.
Does your child have difficulties with day-to-day activities at home, school, or in the community? Do they experience challenges that do not affect most typically developing children? If so, an occupational therapist at Connect To Therapy may be able to help your child.
Occupational therapy is a treatment that supports a child and their family when they experience difficulties with day-to-day activities.
Occupational therapy helps with fine motor skills such as writing, using utensils, opening containers, and fastening buttons. Occupational therapy also helps with self-care like bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, etc. Occupational therapists may also work on increasing a child’s visual motor, cognition, and decision-making skills, as well as sensory processing skills (sensory processing refers to how a child manages and uses information from his/her environments and surroundings).
Physical therapists focus on providing a child with skills in the areas of mobility and gross motor skills, such as walking, crawling, jumping, standing, kicking, and skipping. Physical therapists can also work on increasing a child’s balance and coordination.
Your occupation is defined as what a child needs or wants to do that is appropriate for age or life stage. For example, a baby’s occupation is to eat, play, sleep, crawl, and walk, while older children will be occupied with tasks such as writing, typing, organizing schoolwork, and participating in extracurricular activities. Occupational therapy is useful when difficulties with things like strength, coordination, dexterity, attention, or sensory issues prevent a child from independently performing “occupational” activities for his or her age.
*Desktop must have webcam, microphone, and speakers
Yes. You must have internet/wifi access.
Yes. Parents and/or caregivers are a key component of telehealth for children. At least one parent or caregiver should be present during each session. Therapy sessions are designed in a way that empowers parents and caregivers to feel comfortable using tips and strategies taught by the Speech-Language Pathologist or Occupational Therapist.
Online speech therapy is a convenient alternative to face to face intervention. It allows patients, who may have otherwise gone without much needed services, to receive therapy in the comfort of their homes. In many cases students in remote areas are now able to be paired with qualified Speech Language Pathologists in a convenient and effective manner.
The American Speech-Language and Hearing Association supports this method of web-based speech therapy. Following the pandemic, the surge in online speech therapy options has resulted in a wider acceptance of speech teletherapy. It is being used by many school districts to help alleviate and supplement large caseloads.
There is little difference between the traditional on-site therapy and online teletherapy. We live in a world that has telemedicine and virtual schools, so it is a natural progression. Patients build a relationship with their therapist based on trust and rapport. A face to face connection is made on the screen and the therapy is delivered the same. The therapist will engage on the screen with the patient by the use of games, tactical items or talk therapy- the same as they would in-person. Should something need to be printed, or a student needs physical help, a parent or paraprofessional may be enlisted for help.
Questions are always welcome but please wait until after the session. Keep a notebook handy during the session, send your SLP an email with the questions. While we would love to answer your questions at the time of you session, oftentimes we have teletherapist appointments starting after your child’s sessions ends. In order to be respectful of their time, we try to end each session on time.
Teletherapy sessions may vary in length depending on your child’s ability/age. The average session is approximately 30 minutes. Minutes will add up to meet what is stated in your child’s IEP or what has been agreed upon with your insurance provider.
Pediatric physical therapists (PTs) work with children and their families to assist each child in reaching their maximum potential to function independently and to promote active participation in home, school, and community environments. Physical therapists help with movement, motor development, and body function (eg, strength and endurance). They apply clinical reasoning during examination, evaluation, diagnosis, and intervention for children, youth, and young adults. As primary health care providers, PTs also promote health and wellness as they implement a wide variety of supports in collaboration with families, communities, and other medical, educational, developmental, and rehabilitation specialists.
Parents and families have the primary role in their child’s development. The pediatric PT collaborates with the family to promote development and implement an individualized intervention program. Families are supported through coordination of services, advocacy, and assistance to enhance the development of their child. This can include:
• Positioning during daily routines and activities
• Adapting toys for play
• Expanding mobility options
• Using equipment effectively
• Facilitating safety for the home and community
• Accessing community programs and resources
• Providing information on the child’s physical and health care needs
• Supporting family caregiving
• Smoothing transitions from early childhood to school and into adult life
The process of supporting children and families begins with an interview, or conversation, to identify the child’s needs and family’s concerns and continues with an examination and evaluation of the child in the context of their daily routines and activities. This examination may include, but not be limited to, mobility, sensory and neuromotor development, use of assistive technology, muscle and joint function, strength and endurance, cardiopulmonary status, posture and balance, and oral motor skills. The process of providing pediatric physical therapy
continues with collaboration, consultation, and intervention. Physical therapist assistants may
be involved with the delivery of physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of
a licensed PT.
Physical therapists focus on providing a child with skills in the areas of mobility and gross motor skills, such as walking, crawling, jumping, standing, kicking, and skipping. Physical therapists can also work on increasing a child’s balance and coordination.
Private and public health insurance programs cover payment for physical therapy, but the services and reimbursement may vary and families should be familiar with the benefits provided by the policy or program. In addition, provision of pediatric physical therapy is required legislatively by:
• The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which includes provisions for pediatric physical therapy for children from birth to 21 years of age who are eligible for early intervention (Part C) or special education and related services (Part B).
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which requires the provision of reasonable accommodations, including physical therapy, for individuals with disabilities who are protected from discrimination.