Occupational and Speech therapy services in Broward County
We are currently accepting new clients for teletherapy based OT & ST services.
We have a wait list for in-person OT & ST services.
Cities we cover:
Fort Lauderdale Oakland Park Pompano Beach Lauderdale Lakes
Lauderhill Tamarac Plantation Sunrise Coconut Creek Coral Springs
Our company specializes in family centered, home based therapy services for children with developmental disabilities. We also partner with local private schools and daycares to provide therapy sessions in the school environment.
We work with children ages 0-21 years, with all types of developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Developmental Delay, Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, and other chromosomal/genetic conditions.
Meet Our Broward Team
Occupational Therapy Department
Monica Belanger, OTR/L,
CAS, ASDCS
CEO of Dedicated Pediatric Therapy & Clinical Director
I am a pediatric occupational therapist and Certified Autism Specialist. All my life I have been shaped by challenging the standard. I was born and raised in Maine and attended Husson University where I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in 2014 and Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy in 2015. After my coursework, I moved to Florida to pursue my clinical internships in OT, and lived there for nearly 10 years. I traveled to the US Virgin Islands to work in local clinics, and now live in North Carolina with my growing family. While in North Carolina, I am continuing to pursue my life goal of impacting under-served communities with exceptional occupational therapy services.
I love working with children of all ages and do all that I can to ensure my kids are enjoying therapy with intrinsically motivating activities. My guiding principle in OT is "regulation before expectation"- ensuring every child's sensory system is regulated before expecting them to engage in functional tasks. In October of 2023, I was honored to present at the MEOTA Conference for two sessions- one on regulation before expectation, and the other on classroom design to support the academic success of Autistic students. My most rewarding days include when a child achieves a skill they may have previously thought was impossible, but by adapting the environment and building strength and coordination, we are able to achieve almost anything! I enjoy cooking, traveling, kayaking, paddle boarding, and volunteering for local dog rescues.
Speech Therapy Department
Amy Cole, CCC-SLP
Amy Cole, CCC-SLP
Speech Therapy Department Lead
Amy Cole is a nationally certified and Florida state licensed Speech Language Pathologist. Since 2011, she has been working to improve the communication and quality of life of her clients. Amy earned her bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Florida, and her master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from Florida Atlantic University. Amy has provided services in schools, home health, hospitals, pediatric private practice, equine therapy, and outpatient rehab centers. She has had the opportunity to work with an extensive variety of populations and disorders, in clients aged 6 months through 90+ years. She loves working with both adults and children, and her specialty areas of focus are Dysphagia, Language Disorders, and Alternative Augmentative Communication. Amy is a South Florida native. She is a mom of two and enjoys being outdoors. Her goal is to support and collaborate with parents and caregivers while providing the highest quality treatment techniques to her clients.
Silvia Azcárate, CCC-SLP
Silvia Azcárate M.S., CCC-SLP brings her experience to Dedicated Pediatric Therapy by treating children through the teletherapy platform. She treats articulation disorders, language disorders, dysphagia, aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, phonological disorders, voice disorders, and provides cognitive retraining. Silvia graduated from the University of Oregon with a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed by the State of Florida in Speech-Language Pathology. With a second Master’s degree in early intervention, Silvia addresses the needs of children birth to 5 in a holistic manner. Her passion lies in working with children with different levels of ability, finding creative ways to carryover skills from the virtual platform to the home environment, and empowering parents through education.
Office Staff
Adriana Gonzalez
Office Assistant
I was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and have lived in South Florida for most of my life. This is where I raised my daughter and son while establishing my career as an Administrative Assistant working in the legal field with banks, attorneys, trustees, and judges for over 20 years. In 2015 my twin grandsons were born premature and with this came some complications; they were both diagnosed with special needs. Each having their own special “personalities”, they have made a tremendous impact in my life. Everyday teaches me to have patience with others and to understand that some things are beyond my control. Over the years, therapy has been an incredible resource in assisting our family with unique and creative ways of helping our boys and our family live our best lives possible. Seeing how much therapy has helped us over the years sparked my interest and inspired me to change my career. I am currently in school obtaining my BBA as well as becoming DSPATHS Certified to better help me build my skills in working with individuals with developmental disabilities and other specialized care needs. I look forward to building lasting relationships as well as developing my knowledge in this industry and leaving a positive impact in the lives of others by helping families like mine find the assistance and resources necessary to make each day worth smiling about.
Our values include excellence and service.
Do your values align with ours?
Are you a creative, energetic, and reliable therapist? Are you wanting a job that gives you the freedom to create your own schedule, choose your clients, choose the areas you travel to, and provides exceptional supervision & mentorship? At Dedicated Pediatric Therapy we're committed to our therapist's professional development and job satisfaction just as much as we're committed to our client's success.
If you have a passion for pediatrics, are flexible for patient needs, and are willing to give 110% when it comes to advocating for and treating your patients with the utmost respect, dignity, and compassion- please send your resume to the email below.