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Pediatric Occupational Therapy

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What is Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy is a unique form of therapy geared toward helping people overcome the barriers that stand in the way of their various occupations in life.

When you think of the word “occupation” you might think of it in the sense of your professional career. And occupational therapy does cover that, but it’s about so much more.

From an occupational therapy perspective, an occupation is any type of activity that occupies your time. This includes:

Daily self care activities (personal hygiene, eating, getting dressed, etc)
Daily household activities (caring for family or pets, mobility, meal prep, cleaning, etc)
Sleep and rest
Education, both formal and informal
Work related activities
Play and leisure activities (play & exploration for children, hobbies, pastimes, etc)
Social activities (community & family participation)

As you can see, this covers just about every aspect of daily life.

The main focus of occupational therapy is to understand the barriers standing in the way of your various occupations, and to either remove them or find a way around them.

How does Pediatric Occupational Therapy work?

Like many fields of healthcare, your first appointment with your occupational therapist will be the longest. This is because your occupational therapist needs to get a complete picture of your health in order to begin treatment.

During your first appointment, your occupational therapist will evaluate you for a wide range of different abilities, including:

Your range of motion
Your strength
Your balance
Your flexibility
Any injury-based limitations

They’ll also ask you some questions about your health history, including any injuries, congenital conditions, illnesses, and any other limiting factors you may have.

Finally, they’ll take the time to listen to the concerns and complaints you have about the activities you’re currently struggling with.

From there, you and your occupational therapist will discuss your treatment options, setting some goals based on improving your ability to function and complete the tasks you need to complete.

At follow up visits, your occupational therapist will work with you using manual therapy, exercises, and other treatments to help you build the skills you need to achieve your goals.

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There are a number of different health concerns an occupational therapist can help with.

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Selective Mutism

Phonological Disorder

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Dyslexia

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Down Syndrome

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Articulation Disorder

Hyponasality

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Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder

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Breastfeeding Difficulties

Motor Speech Disorders

Speech Sound Disorders

Resonance Disorders

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District Speech specializes in Pediatric Occupational Therapy with multiple locations across America.

Services vary by location.

We offer convenient and flexible online remote speech therapy services. Trust us to help you achieve your goals and improve your ability to communicate effectively.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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In most cases, no. Some insurance carriers/plans require you to have a script from your doctor. In general, however, you can book an appointment and begin treatment without having to go through your doctor. To be on the safe side, check your insurance plan for more details.

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Sometimes. In the case of tongue thrust, for example, most kids will do so before they begin teething. However, early intervention in speech issues is critical to helping your child. If your child is showing signs of a speech disorder or learning disability, it’s a good idea to enroll them in speech language therapy as soon as possible.

It’s better for your child to have speech therapy and not need it, than to live with an untreated speech or language disorder.

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You absolutely do NOT need to get rid of your accent! Some people find their accent can interfere with their ability to communicate. If this is the case with you, accent modification therapy can help you learn to speak in a way that’s easier to understand for those native to the Washington DC area. An accent is not a speech disorder. It’s a fact of language – everyone has an accent. If your accent is causing you problems, we can help you modify it. But if you like your accent, don’t worry about it!

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Pediatricians don’t always have the training needed to be able to recognize when a child needs the services of a speech language therapist. They often take the “wait and see” approach. If you have a concern with your child, many pediatricians will provide you with a referral to see a speech therapist if you insist. However, if they won’t provide one, don’t worry – you likely don’t need a referral to see us here at District Speech. Don’t wait and see if your child has a speech/language delay. Set up an evaluation with District Speech and we will be able to provide definitive answers and strategies you can use today.

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Ways to Pay

Insurance & Payment Options

Our therapists accept most major insurances. Learn more about insurance and speech therapy services at District Speech.

Therapy and coaching fees

	Child / Adolescent	Adult
Initial Sessions	$XXX	$XXX
Ongoing Sessions	$XXX	$XXX

Additional therapeutic services fees

	Child / Adolescent	Adult
Occupational Therapy	$XXX	$XXX
Physical Therapy	$XXX	$XXX
Support Group Speech Therapy	$XXX	$XXX
Lactation Consulting Services	$XXX	$XXX

Assessment fees

	Child / Adolescent	Adult
Assessment type 1	$XXX	$XXX
Assessment type 2	$XXX	$XXX

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