Miami Speech Institute
Ocala · Takes Molina, Miami children's +3
Open Monday: 2:00 pm to 7:30 pm
At a glance
- In person
- Coral Gables office + Private schools, day care centers, and pediatrician offices
- Insurance
- Molina · Miami children's · CMS T19/ Medicaid · Medicaid Insurance · Prestige Insurance
About
Miami Speech Institute is a privately owned practice in Coral Gables. It has licensed and certified bilingual Speech-Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists who provide evidence based treatment to children and adolescents with therapeutic needs, using a personalized and family centered approach.
Patricia Ruiz founded the Miami Speech Institute in 2012. The practice provides treatment to children and adults ranging from birth to geriatrics.
- Family centered care
- Evidence based treatment
- Bilingual therapists
Concerns they commonly address
Speech sound disorders
Speech disorders occur when a person has difficulty producing speech sounds correctly or fluently.
Language disorders
Language disorders occur when a person has trouble understanding others or sharing thoughts, ideas, and feelings.
Social communication disorders
Social communication disorders occur when a person has trouble with the social use of verbal and nonverbal communication.
Swallowing disorders
Swallowing disorders are feeding and swallowing difficulties, which may follow an illness, surgery, stroke, or injury.
Aphasia
Aphasia is the loss of acquired language abilities, generally resulting from stroke or brain injury.
Services
Diagnostic evaluations
Diagnostic evaluations are offered in the patient's natural environment.
Parent groups
A parent group is offered periodically throughout the year.
Speech-language screenings
Screening services are available at private schools, day care centers, and pediatrician offices.
Hearing screenings
A hearing screen is available for children ages 3 and up.
Founder
Patricia Ruiz, MS, CCC-SLP
Licensed and certified bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist from the state of Florida and certified member of ASHA. Began her career in pediatrics, subacute care, and skilled nursing facilities, then worked in a nonprofit hospital in Arizona. Returned to Florida in 2010 and founded the Miami Speech Institute in 2012.
Insurance, self-pay and costs
Insurance listed by the practice
Molina, Miami children's, CMS T19/ Medicaid, Medicaid Insurance, Prestige Insurance, CMS T21 Insurance, United Insurance, StayWell/WellCare Insurance. Confirm your benefits with the practice and your insurer.
Walk-in evaluations
Walk-in evaluations are accepted on Tuesday from 3-6pm, and visitors are asked to bring a prescription and insurance card.
What to know before contacting
Who it sees
Children and adolescents, Adults.
Care setting
In person in Coral Gables office and Private schools, day care centers, and pediatrician offices.
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