The primary role of occupational therapy lies in function. Occupational therapists enable people to participate in their occupations of living including school, work, play, leisure, self-care, and social participation. Following an injury, illness, or accident, an occupational therapist aims to restore an individual to his or her prior level of function. Restoration of function is different for each individual. Each of us has different roles, habits, routines and daily activities in which we participate. In addition, our individual physical, physiological, emotional, and cognitive factors impact the way we fulfill those roles.
Childhood occupations include play, social participation, school, and self-care activities. Through these occupations, children learn about their environments, their peers, and their own capabilities. Factors impeding function for a child are sometimes a result of injury or trauma, but often are developmental and idiopathic.
In our extensive evaluation process, our therapists examine all factors that may impact a child’s ability to attain his optimal level of function. Our approach is to examine all systems from sensory to biomechanical to cognitive to emotional, in order to obtain a complete picture of the child’s functional level and capabilities. We understand that decreased strength and coordination may not be completely biomechanical in nature, but may stem from primitive reflexes or executive functioning factors; and that lack of independence and participation in self-care may be more than a cognitive or developmental delay, but may potentially be rooted in a sensory processing disorder. Our skilled and experienced therapists provide a range of evaluative services for children of all diagnoses from infants through young adults.
In our state-of-the-art treatment facility, our therapists create a sensory-rich environment to match each individual child’s needs. We provide your child with the “just right” challenge in a safe setting where your child can feel the confidence to succeed.
Our dynamic team of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants have backgrounds in early intervention, school settings, private clinics, hospitals and community-based programs. They are committed to providing every individual and family with a positive and supportive environment while developing each individual’s functional independence and highest level of success in community living.
Please contact us for more information about occupational therapy services.
Occupational Therapy Evaluations
Project CHILLD is pleased to offer the following tiers of evaluation, designed to meet individual client needs. Please contact us for more information about pricing and client-specific insurance benefits.
Standard OT Evaluation
Our standard evaluation includes one hour of in-clinic testing and yields a chart-based evaluation report. The standard evaluation can often be billed to insurance companies, and the cost to the client depends on individual plans and benefits.
Please note: as Sensory Processing Disorder is not yet considered a stand-alone diagnosis in the DSM-5, insurance companies will not reimburse for sensory-based evaluations for clients who do not have an autism spectrum diagnosis. Therefore, any standard evaluations that are billed to insurance companies may not include information about a client's sensory processing, unless the client has an autism spectrum diagnosis.
*Each of our evaluation tiers includes a complimentary parent/caregiver meeting to discuss results, treatment planning and home programming/strategies.
Sensory Addendum
Our Sensory Processing Addendum offers an optional add-on for clients who are participating in a standard OT evaluation. Testing for the Sensory Addendum is completed during the client's standard evaluation, and caregivers are also asked to complete an additional, sensory-based assessment form. The addendum yields a narrative report that details the client's specific sensory processing differences and their impact on function. This provides a more in-depth look at a client's sensory needs, which helps to guide occupational therapy treatment, parent and caregiver education, home programming, and recommendations for school and community-based settings.
The Sensory Addendum is paid for privately, regardless of a client's diagnosis.
*Each of our evaluation tiers includes a complimentary parent/caregiver meeting to discuss results, treatment planning and home programming/strategies.
Extended OT Evaluation
Our Extended OT Evaluation includes 90 minutes of clinic-based testing and yields a detailed, narrative report. This tier of evaluation is intended for clients looking for a more thorough analysis of a specific skill area, along with an overall assessment and detailed description of general skills and function. Due to its extended length, this tier of evaluation can include more testing batteries than the standard OT evaluation.
The Extended OT Evaluation is paid for privately, regardless of a client's diagnosis.
*Each of our evaluation tiers includes a complimentary parent/caregiver meeting to discuss results, treatment planning and home programming/strategies.
Comprehensive OT Evaluation
Our Comprehensive OT Evaluation includes several hours of testing completed over the course of multiple in-clinic visits, as well as one or more school-based observation(s). The comprehensive evaluation yields a thorough, narrative report, including recommendations for home, school and community-based programming and accommodations. This tier of evaluation is designed for clients looking for a through understanding of all areas of function, often to help determine how to maximize a client's participation within a school- or community-based setting, and whether a school or program has the capacity to meet the client's needs.
The Comprehensive OT Evaluation is paid for privately, regardless of a client's diagnosis.
*Each of our evaluation tiers includes a complimentary parent/caregiver meeting to discuss results, treatment planning and home programming/strategies. Due to its comprehensive nature, this evaluation includes a more lengthy review meeting.