Occupational Therapy Evaluation
Occupational Therapy Treatment
What to Expect
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Evaluation is scheduled
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Intake paperwork will be emailed via a patient portal for you to complete prior to the evaluation or the day of
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An occupational therapist will arrive to your home or at the child’s day care with evaluations typically lasting an hour
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The occupational therapist will ask you questions about difficulties the child is having as well as the child’s strengths
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The occupational therapist will assess skills of your child by using assessments and observation (this may seem like play because our occupational therapists do an incredible job of creating an engaging, fun, and non-stressful environment)
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The occupational therapist will inform you if your child qualifies to receive services and explain how often and what that will look like based on your child’s unique needs!​
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Therapists use a variety of formal and informal assessment tools including developmental history, observation, oral motor function, sensory function, vestibular function, and visual motor function, and standardized tests to obtain a comprehensive picture of your child’s skills and will create a customized treatment plan with goals specific to your child’s needs.
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After the evaluation, your child’s therapist will follow up with you to discuss the results of the evaluation and make recommendations for your child. You will receive a copy of your child’s evaluation report from your child’s therapist. Goals and treatment plans are specific and measurable so that your child’s progress can be tracked. Communication is highly important to us so please be sure to reach out to your child’s therapist with any questions or concerns. Your therapist will work closely with your family to improve your child’s areas of need.
What to Expect
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The first treatment is usually scheduled to occur within a week after the evaluation is completed
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The length of time your child will be in therapy will depend on the needs of your child. Typically, children are seen once or twice a week for 55 minutes each session.
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Your therapist will create a detailed, customized, goal-centered treatment plan for your child and will give you consistent updates on how your child is progressing toward his or her goals.
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We are all a team!
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Your occupational therapist will frequently ​check in on how your child has been doing and work with you on strategies to complete between sessions
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Services can be provided in your home or at the child’s daycare
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