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What To Expect On Your First Visit

A therapist will perform a thorough evaluation assessing the current abilities and challenges. We will assess physical, cognitive and emotional barriers of the child while they are participating in various activities. Collaboratively, the caretaker and therapist will identify goals and methods of reaching those goals.
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Who would benefit from a Therapy Evaluation?

 Children with difficulties in the following areas would benefit from an OT evaluation:

  • Fine/Gross Motor Skills

  • Visual Motor Skills/Handwriting

  • Visual Perceptual Skills

  • Self Help Skills/Activities of Daily Living

  • Feeding/Oral Motor

  • Sensory Processing/Sensory Integration

  • Attention/Alertness

  • Strength/Endurance/Coordination

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What treatment activities are used during a Therapy session?

 A variety of different treatment activities are used during sessions. The activities are selected by the Therapist based on the specific needs of the child may include:

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  • Fine Motor Activities (i.e. grasping and stacking cubes, stringing beads, coloring with a crayon, or cutting paper)

  • Self Care Activities (i.e. eating with a spoon/fork, putting on socks/shoes, tying shoes, buttoning a button)

  • Sensory Activities (i.e. swinging, jumping, exploring various textures, blowing bubbles, yoga/movement, or using therapeutic listening CD's)

  • Visual Motor Activities (i.e. drawing shapes and letters, writing a word or sentence)

  • Feeding Therapy (i.e. using the SOS-Sequential Oral Sensory Approach to feeding)

  • Gross Motor Activities

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What are our hours of operation?

 Peach State Pediatric Therapy, Inc. is flexible in the days and times in which we see children. Late afternoon, early morning, and Saturday appointments can be arranged. Peach State Pediatric Therapy, Inc. is closed every Sunday. Please call our office to check availability.

 

Does Peach State Pediatric Therapy, Inc. accept insurance?

 Peach State Pediatric Therapy, Inc. accepts most major medical insurance, Medicaid (including CMO plans), and self-pay. We are currently in-Network providers with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Health Care, & Humana. Please call our office to check specific rates, insurance benefits and eligibility. We are dedicated to providing the lowest out of pocket cost to our patients.

 

What documents/forms will I need in order to get started?

     New patients will need a valid form of ID, a prescription from an MD, past evaluations (IFSP is applicable), and all insurance information

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