Full Evaluation: Lasts about two hours. Typically recommended for children ages 5 and older. Your child will be evaluated using appropriate standardized assessments and a set of clinical observations to better understand the child’s sensory processing (see listed below), motor skills and behavioral organization. Each evaluation is tailored to the specific concerns and child’s needs. Within two weeks of the evaluation, a one-hour parent interpretive will be scheduled to discuss our findings and recommendations. We strongly encourage both parents to attend the parent interpretive, if possible. The conference is recorded and given to you at the end of the meeting. A formal report is also included, which details all findings as well as recommendations.
- Standardized Assessments
- Fine Motor, Visual Motor and Gross Motor skills
- Praxis/Motor planning skills
- Postural Stability
- Primary Movement Patterns/Primitive Reflexes
- Vestibular processing (clinical observations and post-rotary nystagmus)
- Proprioceptive processing (clinical observations)
- Sensory sensitivities and/or sensation seeking (clinical observations and parent/child interview)
- Attention, focus and behavioral organization
Full Evaluation with a School Visit: In addition to the Full Evaluation and one-hour parent interpretive, a one-hour school observation is also included.
Modified Evaluation: Lasts about 90 minutes. Typically recommended for children under the age of 5. Clinical observations for sensory processing and/or motor concerns will be performed, and each evaluation is tailored to the specific concerns and child’s needs. Usually, a standardized assessment is administered. Within two weeks of the evaluation, a one-hour parent interpretive will be scheduled to discuss our findings and recommendations. The conference is recorded and given to you at the end of the meeting. We strongly encourage both parents to attend the parent interpretive, if possible. A formal report is also included, which details all findings as well as recommendations.
Handwriting / Fine Motor Evaluation: Lasts about 90 minutes. Typically recommended for children with specific handwriting / fine motor concerns where there are not concerns regarding sensory processing or gross motor coordination. A standardized assessment, handwriting samples, and clinical observations impacting handwriting / fine motor performance will be assessed. A formal report is also included, which details all finding as well as recommendations. A parent interpretive is not included for this evaluation. If the parents or therapist see the need for a parent interpretive, it will be billed at the typical session rate.
Screening: Lasts about one hour. Screenings are designed to determine whether or not further evaluation is indicated or occasionally to assess a single isolated skill. Clinical observations and sometimes standardized testing will be used to determine functioning in areas of specific concern. A brief report is also included detailing screening findings. A parent interpretive is not included for this evaluation. If the parents or therapist see the need for a parent interpretive, it will be billed at the typical session rate.
If a more extensive evaluation is indicated, our therapist will suggest the appropriate next steps. If an evaluation is recommended, the amount you pay for the screening is applied to the cost of the evaluation.
Treatment Sessions: We can schedule therapy sessions, if indicated, after the evaluation is completed to ensure the most flexible scheduling. We may be able to schedule back-to-back appointments if your child will receive both occupational and speech therapy. Your child’s therapist will ask for your input on therapy goals and will draft formal short-term and long-term goals with the evaluation report.
Occupational therapy sessions are scheduled for 30, 45 or 60-minute sessions depending on your child’s age and therapy concerns. Therapy is typically scheduled once or twice weekly, although it sometimes occurs with a greater or lesser frequency. Your child’s therapist will provide input and recommendations.
Our clinic is play-based and child-centered, so you can rest assured that your child’s therapy session will be fun! We try to draw on the child’s interests and bring in materials and activities that will be motivating while achieving our therapy goals. You will often see us on the floor or engaged with children in movement activities to keep them motivated and involved in the therapy session. We welcome your continued input throughout therapy on goals and activities for your child.