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Music therapy Music therapy is an allied healthcare profession that uses music interventions to address non-musical goals. This can include (but is not limited to) singing, instrument play, dancing, music and relaxation, songwriting, receptive music listening, and music-based play. Music therapy sessions can address: Gross motor skills (whole body movement) Fine motor skills (hand/finger movement) Expressive skills (imitating, using speech/language) Receptive skills (understanding speech/language) Social skills Emotion regulation/coping skills Behavioral skills Academic skills (school subjects) Cognitive skills (attention, learning, thinking) Cost of music therapy sessions $50 evaluation $25 individual 30-minute session $40 individual 60-minute session $15 group (2-3 patients) 60-minute session $10 group (2-3 patients) 30-minute session (Insurance currently does not cover the cost of music therapy) Professional Requirements for music therapist Complete a music therapy degree at an American Music Therapy Association approved program, at least 1,200 hours of clinical training, and a 6–12-month internship following coursework on campus. After that, candidates sit for the national board certification exam through the Certification Board for Music Therapist (CBMT). Upon passing the exam, therapist earn the credential of music therapist-board certified (MT-BC), which is required for professional practice. Get connected Bowling Green clinic is currently the only clinic that offers music therapy. Call us today to learn more about enrolling your child in services! (270) 495-1312

Seguros aceptados KSC accepts all insurances, both in-network & out of network. If your insurance is not listed call your local office for a benefits check to confirm if we are in network. Commercial Insurances Evalance Health (Formly Anthem) Cigna United HealthCare (Optum & UMR) Aetna CenterCare CareSource Marketplace (KY) Medicaid Insurances Medicaid WellCare of KY Aetna Better Health of KY Passport by Molina Healthcare United Healthcare Community Plan Humana Medicaid Medicaid Michelle P Waiver (MPW) Third Party Insurances off of Main Commercial Insurances Medi-Share Medi-Plus Lucent Health Health Scope Benefits Multi-Plan CHC Medical Plan Tricare

Positive Behavior Support Services Empowering families with personalized strategies to reduce behavioral challenges and enhance your child’s potential through proven, compassionate support. Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) is a person-centered, evidence-based approach designed to improve the quality of life for individuals with behavioral challenges or developmental disabilities. It emphasizes identifying and addressing the root causes of challenging behaviors while fostering the development of new, adaptive skills and reducing undesirable actions. By focusing on an individual’s strengths, preferences, and environmental factors, PBS empowers individuals, caregivers, and support networks to collaborate in achieving meaningful outcomes. This approach enriches lives across various settings, including homes, schools, and communities. How do I know if my Child is eligible? We provide Positive Behavior Support Services (PBSS) through Kentucky’s 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Waivers (HCBS), including the Michelle P. Waiver (MPW). Our Positive Behavior Support Specialists collaborate closely with participants, parents/caregivers, and team members to develop personalized plans. These plans focus on enhancing social skills, activities of daily living (ADLs), behavior reduction, and employment opportunities. For more information about the Michelle P. Waiver (MPW) or how to apply, visit: Michelle P. Waiver – Cabinet for Health and Family Services (ky.gov) . Are you on the Michelle P. Waiver waiting list? To find out where your child/adult is on the MPW waiting list: Call the Division of Community Alternatives at 502-564-1647. Select Option #4 (Mental Health and Michelle P.). Then select Option #1 (Michelle P. Waiting List). A representative will provide you with an update on your position on the waiting list. Get started with POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SERVICES To process a referral contact our Michelle P. Waiver Clerk Mail janet.woodcox@thekidspotcenter.com Janet Woodcox 270-465-7768 ext. 100 Phone Hi, I am Janet! Click on my photo to send me an email!

Occupational Therapy (OT) Occupational therapy helps people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do throughout the therapeutic use of everyday activities, which we identify as occupations. Our Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants work with the pediatric population targeting birth to 21 years of age. They use the main occupation of childhood (PLAY) to help kids learn new skills, interact in their environment, and progress towards their goals. Outcomes Occupational therapy targets activities of daily living and instrumental activities of Daily Living These skills include dressing, feeding, hygiene, grooming, cooking, shopping, and household chores. OT can also help kids build their strength and improve their coordination. Teach kids how to interact and play with their peers. Also, improve difficulty processing and regulating sensory information from their environment. Is your child meeting developmental milestones? Infant Milestones 0-18 Months Toddler Milestones 18 Months to 3 Years School Aged 3-7 Years Early Teen 7-12 Years Teens 12+ Years Poivoits while sitting Walks with a push toy Pushes or rolls a ball Drops small things, such as cheerios into a cup Likes to climb Removes socks Squeezes or pulls play dough apart Engages in pretend play Screws and unscrews lids Sorts objects that vary in size only or color only when shown how Interested in being with friends Participates in recreation activities Simple drawings Insert puzzles Enjoys playing with water, play dough, sand. Jumping with both feet Kicking and tossing medium sized ball Using playground equipment with some assistance Engages in group play (4+ people) Takes turns May ride a bike Proficient in playground equipment Scissor use Ability to play games with rules. Pretend play Construction like toys (e.g., Legos) Interested in reading, technology, and watching television. Participates in organized and recreational sports Listens to music Reading Peer relations and social competencies Further development of leisure/play interest Make own decisions on leisure time, most prefer to spend with friends. Get connected Call The Kid Spot Center clinic near you to schedule your child's free 15-minute screening!

The Kid Spot Center specializes in providing rehab therapy, community living support, & behavior support services to children ages birth to 21 of all levels. Speech Therapy Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Positive Behavior Support Services Literacy Intervention About Us SOBRE NOSOTROS NUESTRA HISTORIA Brandy Close, una terapeuta ocupacional, y Jennifer Houk, una patóloga del habla y lenguaje, son copropietarios de The Kid SpOt Center, LLC. Su viaje comenzó cuando trabajaron juntos tratando a los niños en el sistema escolar. Sintieron la necesidad de hacer más por los niños y las familias que se estaban cruzando en sus caminos. En Después de años de soñar con abrir una clínica para niños con necesidades especiales, Brandy y Jennifer decidieron hacer realidad ese sueño. En 2010 abrieron su primera clínica en Campbellsville, KY. Esto no resultó ser una tarea fácil, pero con la determinación de no rendirse nunca y la fe que podía mover montañas, su sueño se hizo realidad. Este sueño ahora se conoce como The Kid SpOt Center. "SpOt" derivado de "Terapia del habla y ocupacional". Por lo tanto, todos los SpOts a lo largo de nuestro logotipo y marca. La realidad de este sueño es que The Kid SpOt Center está creciendo diariamente e impactando las vidas de los niños y sus familias de maneras que nunca antes se habían soñado. Lo que parece que los milagros continúan sucediendo diariamente en la vida de los niños en el Centro de SpOt Kid. No es más que una bendición ver a estos niños crecer y aprender todos los días. NUESTRA MISIÓN Nuestra misión en el Kid SpOt Center es brindar apoyo a las familias de niños con discapacidades. Nos esforzamos por ayudar a las familias a vivir cada día con la mayor facilidad posible. Nos esforzamos por brindar servicios de calidad a todos los niños con la esperanza de aumentar su capacidad para ser un miembro independiente y funcional de la sociedad. Queremos proporcionar recursos comunitarios y otra información a las familias de niños con discapacidades para ayudar a integrar los servicios en toda la comunidad. Sentimos que cada niño, y su familia, es un miembro importante de nuestra comunidad. Queremos capacitar a las familias para tomar decisiones informadas sobre su hijo y el cuidado que reciben. "The KidSpot is an amazing place to bring your kids for therapy. They have been welcoming and involved since day one. You can tell they care about the well being of your children and helping them succeed in their goals. My kids enjoy it here, and I can tell they look forward to it." -Brandi Chandler 15 Años en negocios 4 Clinicas 4 Los programas Empleados felices 40

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Student Opportunities We are so happy you have found us and are interested in furthering your studies at The Kid Spot Center! Our goal is to help families live their best lives. You can help support our mission as you become the next generation of leaders within our field! WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER We offer five different service areas within our clinic's, these include: speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, behavior support services, applied behavior analysis, community living support services, mental health counseling, and targeted care management. If you are a student and interested in observing at our clinic or obtaining an internship/clinical placement with us, please contact us! Each clinic availability for students can vary, so I would encourage you to reach out a few weeks in advance. What's Next? Please complete the inquiry form below and our Executive Assistant will be in contact with you shortly.

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Careers Thank you for your interest in The Kid SpOt Center! KSC provides a wide range of diverse employment opportunities and is seeking candidates who are results-oriented and passionate about kids. At KSC, you'll discover exceptional work experience along with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Vacant positions will be posted below. If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you for further information and a possible interview. If you have any questions, please contact Macaela Bloyd or Amber Abell. Again, thank you for your interest in The Kid SpOt Center! Current Job Postings Hi, I am Macaela Bloyd the Human Resource Director here at The Kid SpOt Center. Click on my picture to email me. Looking forward to hearing from you! Hi, I am Amber Abell the HR Assistant here at The Kid SpOt Center. Click on my picture to email me. Look forward to hearing from you!

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Speech Therapy Speech therapy (ST) is used to assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication voice, swallowing and much more. Therapy is conducted by highly trained Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). Therapy can include playful and fun exercises using audio-visual elements such as books, images, stories, etc. Teaching children to create certain sounds and pronounce certain syllables, often in a playful manner like a game. Encouraging children to talk to each other in group sessions. One-on-one sessions with an SLP to focus on specific issues. Targeted Deficits Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)- Use of alternative ways to communicate (pictures/devices) Articulation/Phonology- Pronouncing speech sounds Auditory processing- How the brain processes information Cognitive impairments- Disruptions in the ability to think, concentrate, reason, and remember Fluency- Disruption of the fluency of speech (stuttering) Much more! Is your child meeting developmental milestones? 0-12 Months 12 Months 12-18 Months 18-24 Months 24-30 Months 24-30 Months Phonation (cry, burp, sneeze) Coos and Goos (produces vowels and consonant-vowel (CV or VC combinations) Exploration of voice and lungs (squeals, growls, yells, raspberries) Canonical Babbling (reduplicated syllables such as mama, dada, baba, wawa) Variegated Babbling (begins to use different CV syllables) Jargon (begins to use syllables with varied intonation patterns- sounding more speech-like) Produces first word Produces approximations (muh for milk) Imitates animal and play sounds (wee, yay, whoa, vroom) Child begins to intentionally label items Using 2-6 words OTHER than mama and dada Knows 50 words Uses a variety of words but they are mostly nouns Understands more words than they can say (150-300) Knows 200-300 words Child learns new words for animals, body parts, and simple verbs Beginning to put words together to use phrases Knows 450 words Uses positional words (in, on) Color words Can ask "what's that?" Early pronouns used (I, me, you, my) Get connected Call The Kid Spot Center clinic near you to schedule your child's free 15-minute screening!