Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists help children succeed in meeting the daily occupations of childhood (play, school, and self-help skills). Most of the children referred to occupational therapy at Emerge demonstrate difficulties in processing sensory input. These children...

Frequently Asked Questions

But what about the cost of therapy? One of the first questions we are often asked is the cost of therapy. At Emerge, we understand that therapy can be expensive and we do everything we can to make therapy affordable for parents. The bigger question might be to ask...

Why Choose Emerge?

Bonnie J. Hacker began offering private therapy in this area in 1979. She was one of the pioneers of pediatric occupational therapy in the Durham and Chapel Hill areas. She brings her expertise and support to the entire staff of Emerge — A Child‘s Place. Our staff is...

Our Programs

Occupational Therapy The occupational therapists at Emerge carefully assess each child’s sensory processing, motor coordination, social and self-regulation skills. Therapy is designed to help children adapt to and be successful in the ‘occupations of...