Occupational Therapy Evaluation
Every child begins with a comprehensive occupational therapy evaluation. This helps us understand their unique strengths, challenges, and areas for growth. Evaluations are offered at three levels — low, moderate, and high complexity — depending on the depth of testing and collaboration required.
- High-complexity evaluations are equal in cost to six treatment sessions.
- Moderate and low-complexity evaluations are billed accordingly.
What to Expect:
- Standardized testing and clinical observation
- Collaboration with parents, teachers, pediatricians, and other professionals
- Review of your child’s developmental history and prior reports
- Assessment of motor, sensory, self-care, and school-related skills
- A thorough written report with results, interpretation, and recommendations
- An individualized treatment plan with measurable goals and objectives
- Home strategies to support success in everyday life
A detailed written report and plan are provided within two weeks of testing.
Occupational Therapy Treatment & Intervention
Once the evaluation is complete, ongoing therapy is carried out by a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) or a certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) under OTR/L supervision.
- Sessions are typically 45–60 minutes
- Frequency of sessions per week is based on evaluation results and your child’s needs
- Progress and recommendations are shared regularly with families to ensure consistency across home, school, and community settings
Therapy sessions are medically based, goal-oriented, and measurable, helping children gain confidence and independence in meaningful daily activities.
Areas We Address in Therapy
Motor Development
- Fine motor skills: writing, cutting, grasp, and hand strength
- Gross motor skills: balance, coordination, and endurance
- Visual motor and visual perceptual skills
- Handwriting support
- Motor planning and sequencing
- Core and upper body strength
Daily Living & Independence
- Self-care: dressing, feeding, grooming, hygiene
- Household and community skills: cooking, money management, transportation
- Job readiness: applications, workplace preparation, and vocational support
Specialized Therapy Approaches
- Sensory integration therapy
- Oral motor and feeding therapy
- Aquatic therapy
- Primitive reflex integration
- Social-emotional skill building
At Building Blocks, every treatment plan is child-specific, evidence-based, and designed to promote independence and confidence — at home, at school, and in the community.
Policies and Procedures:
Payment: Due at the time of service/due at each session. A credit card form is provided and is an accepted method of payment for your convenience. You may contact Kathryn Tavella at Enhanced Business Solutions with your billing information and any inquiries at (203) 623-2654.
Treatment sessions are broken up into 15 minute billing units. Billing statements are provided for each session via email and can be submitted to your insurance provider in the event you choose to pursue personal reimbursement.
Payment Information:
- Payment is due at the time of service.
- A credit card is required and accepted as a convenient method of payment.
- You may securely enter your payment information and complete all additional intake forms directly in the SimplePractice Client Portal.
Billing & Insurance:
- Treatment sessions are billed in 15-minute units, in accordance with therapy service standards.
- A billing statement is provided for each session through the SimplePractice portal.
- At the end of each month, you will also receive a superbill that can be submitted directly to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.
Cancellation:
- We require 24 hours’ notice for any session cancellations.
- Please call or email if you need to cancel your child’s session.
- Missed sessions without notice will be charged the full session fee.
- In the event of an emergency, if you provide prior notice, no fee will be incurred.
