My daughter was in speech therapy at Emerge for 18 months. She made almost no progress. The therapist was inexperienced and took months to give us materials to practice with her at home. A lot of time was wasted playing in the gym. The waiting room is completely chaotic and stressful. I definitely would not recommend. read more

Dr. Anne Wolfe is by far the best physical therapist we have experienced. She is very knowledgeable and knows how to help kids from different levels. read more

The staff at Emerge appears to be helpful until they find out the type of insurance you have. The Staff at Emerge has a preference for "certain" families. I've also encountered a few families that would rather my children did not receive services here also. The turnover rate with therapists is EXTREMELY high. My 2 children have been transferred to 5 different therapists in the several months (April 2019) they've attended. I've encountered more than a few issues in the 7 months my children started attending sessions at Emerge. One therapist called my child "crazy". I requested a meeting to discuss this egregious behavior. At this meeting, the supervisor of speech services blew it off!! She actually made excuses for it! This is pretty long so I'll cut it short. If you want an ALL-INCLUSIVE, FRIENDLY, COMPASSIONATE STABLE & SUPPORTIVE environment and therapists, PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT come to Emerge Pediatric Occupational & Speech Therapy! read more

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I recently attended an education workshop where Emerge was presenting valuable information that I will certainly use in my classroom. She gave us an incredible amount of useful information on how to recognize behaviors that have long had me puzzled and some ways that I can help our students who are exhibiting these behaviors. THANK YOU EMERGE!! I hope to have the opportunity to be a part of your community education outreach in the future. read more

My daughter, age 5, has been attending Occupational Therapy here since May of last year (9 months). I cannot say enough good things about it. The OTs are very kind and professional, always coming up with 10 positive things to say for every 1 "challenging" thing. The gym is well-stocked with more equipment than I have ever seen. My daughter LOVES leaping off the loft onto the mountainous pile of giant pillows, being flattened by the pancake machine, and swinging from a trapeze to catch a hanging ball with her legs. The OTs make obstacle courses and have the kids complete circuits of equipment, so they get lots of practice, but never get bored. To increase practice in social situations, my OT is working with another one to have their two clients (my daughter and another 5-yr-old girl) work together on the equipment, as well as doing craft projects and puzzles. I was apprehensive about having my daughter evaluated by an OT at first because I didn't want a stigma attached at such a young age, but I am relieved to see that this fear has not materialized. My daughter looks forward to her Emerge sessions and thinks of it as going to the gym. In fact, that is what we call it: The Emerge Gym, or taking a class at Emerge. We have found that my daughter has made progress in the past 5 months in the following areas: gross motor skills, socialization, ability to speak in public, and the extinction of certain behaviors like chewing on clothing and rocking in her chair. The OTs at Emerge have also compiled a list of ways we can help our daughter at home and they have worked with my daughter's school and teacher to recommend ways they can work with her as well. For example, using a a weighted bear during group circle time or giving her a brushing/joint compression once a day. OT is all new to me, so I cannot compare this location with another, but I will say that attitude counts for a great deal and everyone I have met at Emerge really has a good attitude. I highly recommend Emerge! read more

I took the Building with Baby workshop at Emerge (pre-pandemic) with Jaclyn and Lauren. I learned so much and felt so prepared to support my son at home in tummy time and with sensory-rich play. I love knowing I have a place to turn with questions or for support if we need more in the future. read more

My 5 year old has been going to Emerge for speech and occupational therapy weekly (sometimes more often) for the past 7 months. We have had several different experiences of pediatric therapy like this, having moved recently, and Emerge is our favorite! They have done a fantastic job with our son despite his difficulty settling in with new people, with emotional regulation, and often other difficult behaviors as well. They have helped prepare him for a social skills group and we have been so impressed at the ways he has improved. For the first time ever, he has been able to introduce himself and be understood. Family members and friends have noticed that he's easier to understand. And he comes home from OT latched onto amazing tools like Zones of Regulation. We have also been impressed at the way that Emerge has pivoted amidst COVID-19, finding safe ways to continue serving children like our son. We have mostly met in person but have done several virtual sessions when needed and they have done an equally amazing job with those. We highly recommend Emerge! (Our son sees Anna Housman for speech and Andrew Klein for OT.) read more

What a wonderful place! The amazing therapists and environment at Emerge changed our lives. Brittni is amazing to work with and helped my son and our family so much. Highly, highly recommend! read more

I first met Bonnie Hacker, of Emerge- A Child's Place, when I began teaching preschool 15 years ago. She gave me some suggestions of how to make some very simple changes for a child in my class and my entire class changed. Circle Time became much more manageable and even enjoyable, transitions from one activity to another were easier. Best of all the child that was "struggling and uncomfortable with himself and everything around him" was able to use some of the tools/ activities to help him feel comfortable and become a part of the class. His confidence improved and his friendships improved. When I noticed my daughter was struggling with a variety of Sensory and Speech Issues I called Bonnie. My daughter, 6 years old, has been going to Emerge for just over a year now and she is like a different child! She can now tell me how I can help her feel "grounded" and secure when she is in an uncomfortable situation. She has made HUGE strides with her behavior, attention, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, and speech. She is in first grade and her teacher has commented that it is amazing that she is at or above grade level in every area when she deals with the sensory issues she does. I thank the OTs and STs at Emerge for her growth and increase in confidence. Emerge is the best! read more