Home Physicians / Providers Parent / Caregiver Services About Us

Thank you for choosing the Speech & Language Development Center .

Our staff will work with you on answering questions that you have regarding occupational therapy or speech language therapy. A home packet will be provided for the parent/guardian  to complete to further assess your child’s area of need.   

Our office will set up your child’s evaluation.  However, if there are no appointment times available for regular treatment sessions, your child’s name will be added to a waiting list.  Since planning a child’s discharge from OT or SLP is difficult, it is hard to give an exact time frame for an anticipated wait.  However, most children are seen within a two to three-month wait.  Recent additions to personnel should greatly reduce the waiting period.  When an evaluation date is provided, it is important for you to verify OT/SLP service reimbursement with your insurance company.  

What can I do for my child before the evaluation?

Having a well-rested child who is not hungry is usually best.  Make sure your child wears comfortable shoes; sneakers are best for running and balance activities.  Socks are required for interactions within the sensorimotor gym at all times.  If your child wears corrective lenses, make sure you bring them.  One caregiver is welcome to be present during standardized testing.  It is important not to break up standardized testing with questions or attempt to correct your child’s behaviors during testing (this is a hard one sometimes).  However, the therapist will provide paper and pen to make comments during the quiet times.  During play activities, the therapist will encourage caregivers to ask questions, make comments, or discuss concerns.

 

What will happen after the evaluation?

The therapist will discuss some general impressions and observations noted during the evaluation.  However, the therapist will need time to score the evaluation. Later, after the evaluation is scored, the therapist will discuss the results and recommendations.  A written report will be provided, with a copy sent to your physician if requested.  The therapist will also keep a copy, which will be sent to your insurance company, if needed.  If you choose to have occupational therapy or speech language therapy for your child, you will actively participate in weekly sessions, if you desire. The therapist and caregivers will work as a team to assist each child in achieving his or her goals.