The evaluation serves as the starting point in our treatment journey. Whether it’s your Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, or Physical Therapist, they’ll use a mix of informal and formal assessments to understand your child’s strengths and areas for improvement. Your insights into your child’s past and present abilities are invaluable.
Following the evaluation, your therapist will provide guidance on whether therapy is recommended. If ongoing treatment is advised, our friendly staff at the front office will assist you with the next steps.
Your therapist may also provide you with activities and strategies for home use, addressing specific concerns beyond the clinic setting.
In cases where treatment is not immediately recommended, your therapist might suggest a watchful waiting approach, with a reevaluation in six months to a year if concerns persist.
Post-evaluation, your therapist will carefully review the results and compile an evaluation report within ten days. Once completed, the report will be forwarded to the referring physician for approval. Some insurance providers may require additional steps, such as a signed plan of care or prior authorization, which could extend the process by 2-3 weeks.
Rest assured, our office will keep you informed about when your child can begin therapy. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions during this phase.
During your child’s inaugural therapy session, your therapist will discuss their findings and, if necessary, propose a treatment plan. This is an opportune moment to address any queries you may have.
Parents are encouraged to attend therapy sessions, but you also have the option to allow your child some independence. The last 5 minutes of each session are reserved for reviewing progress, discussing goals, and providing home activities to reinforce skills beyond the therapy room.
It’s important to note that family involvement in therapy goals is vital to your child’s success. Some insurances may require documentation of family compliance with Home Exercise Programs for continued coverage.
Your child will undergo reevaluation every 6 months or annually, depending on your insurance requirements. During these assessments, your therapist will review progress and adjust goals and objectives as needed.
Your therapist will communicate your child’s progress at each session and discuss a discharge plan when appropriate. Discharge from therapy may occur when goals are met, expected outcomes achieved, the family decides skilled therapy is no longer needed, therapy no longer results in functional changes, or the child frequently misses scheduled sessions.
At Chatterbox, we consider you and your child part of our extended family, caring about your well-being from the first appointment through discharge and beyond. We’re here for you, ready to be your therapy partner for any future needs.