Does Achieve Pediatric Therapy accept insurance?
Yes, we accept most insurance programs and/or plans. Please contact us to discuss any specific questions or to learn more about your benefits for therapy services.
Does Achieve Pediatric Therapy accept Medicaid?
Yes, we accept Medicaid, Med-Waiver, and MediPass
Do you offer financial assistance or a sliding fee scale?
Yes we offer financial assistance to certain clients when there is a financial need. Please contact us to discuss our normal rates and fees, or to see if you qualify for a reduced rate or fee schedule.
Do I need a referral to receive Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy?
In order to process your claims with insurance or Medicaid, you will need a physician's referral or prescription to receive an evaluation and therapy. Private-pay clients do not require a physician's referral or prescription, but our therapists may ask for one to keep on file.
What ages does Achieve Pediatric Therapy see?
We see children ages birth to 18 years of age.
What days and/or hours do you work?
Our therapists typically work Monday-Friday, from 8:00-5:30, but some evening or weekend appointments may be approved. Please contact us to discuss a therapy schedule or if you must request a special time, such as an evening or weekend.
When do you require payment for therapy services?
Payment is required at the time that service is provided. Clients whose children receive OT/PT service several days weekly can pay once during the week for all dates seen. However, please contact us if you require a different payment schedule due to financial restrictions. We will do our best to accommodate your request.
Can your therapists co-treat with therapists of other disciplines, like Speech and Language therapists?
Yes! We are able to co-treat with therapists of any other discipline, including but not limited to: Speech and Language Therapists, Behavior Analysts/Therapists, Audiologists, Psychologists, Neuro-Psychologists, and many more. Also, if you feel that your child requires additional therapy services, such as speech and language therapy, we would be happy to refer you to several excellent professionals of the above mentioned disciplines.
Do you accept credit cards?
Yes, we currently accept Visa, Mastercard and Discover.
Occupational Therapy Questions
Will my insurance cover my child's Occupational Therapy?
Some insurance companies do cover or reimburse payment for occupational therapy services. Each client should check with his or her own company and review their policy coverage and restrictions to confirm. It is the client’s responsibility to know and understand their specific policy's coverage and benefits.
What causes delays and/or sensory processing disorders?
Each sensory processing disorder or delay is unique and can be caused by a variety of factors. It is important to have suspected problems evaluated by a licensed pediatric occupational therapist. After a full evaluation, a reason or possible cause, for the disorder or delay can be discussed.
How often will my child have to be seen for occupational therapy?
Each case is different, but for the most part, clients are seen twice a week for 45 minute sessions. The frequency and duration of therapy services is determined with parent input based on the results of the OT Evaluation.
How do I know if my child needs to have an Occupational Therapy Evaluation?
Typically physicians or teachers will notice a delay, problematic behaviors, or difficulty tolerating or responding to certain sensory information (touch, sound, movement, etc.). They can recommend that your child be evaluated. Parents may also notice a delay in developmental skills, and should discuss their concerns with their child's doctor and teacher, or contact an occupational therapist for an evaluation. Parents may also notice behavior problems arising from school-aged children because the children are frustrated, unable to tolerate or participate in familiar routines, have usual outburst of emotions and behavior, but aren't sure of how to express their problems to adults. If you are concerned about your child's development of motor skills, self-care skills or ability to handle a variety of sensory input, please contact us to schedule an appointment.
My child is only two years old, but is over/under responsive to touch, sounds, new foods, movement actitivites, and daily bathing and grooming activities. Should I wait for him to 'grow out of it'?
No, please contact us for an appointment to evaluate your child's sensory processing skills immediately. Typically, if children are showing a delay in motor skills or self-care skills at this young of an age, treatment is quick, as early intervention works very fast and effectively. It is always better to be safe than sorry! Your child may only have mild sensory processing difficulties but if left un- treated, could develop into academic, social, communication, and behavioral difficulties down the road.
My child was dismissed from occupational therapy at his school. I feel that he still needs treatment, what can I do and why was he dismissed at school?
Remember that school districts operate under separate guidelines than private practitioners. For a child to receive occupational therapy in the schools it must prove to be "educationally relevant" and must focus on educational goals and objectives. Your child may have been dismissed because they had reached a higher level with their handwriting and visual motor skills, and it was no longer "educationally relevant" for them to be seen at school. Sensory processing difficulties are often not seen as “educationally relevant” or easily addressed in the school setting. If you feel that your child still needs occupational therapy services, you have the right to pursue private treatment from a pediatric occupational therapist in a private practice setting.
How will I know if my child has a Sensory Processing Disorder?
Please see our Symptoms that may indicate a Sensory Processing Disorder chart.