Connec-to-Talk :: Speech Pathology :: Occupational Therapy

Do you accept insurance?

No. CTT does not direct bill to insurance carriers. We do provide clients with invoices that include appropriate coding that clients can submit to their insurance carriers for reimbursement. We strongly urge that you obtain a letter from your pediatrician stating that your child warrants speech services. Contact your insurance carrier with this letter for pre-authorization for services.

How long are the sessions?

Our sessions range from 45 minutes-60 minute sessions. We determine the appropriate length of time based on the child’s age, attention-level, and tolerance to therapy.

Do you come to the home?

Typically, we do not provide home services. Our services are based in our clinic. However, special arrangements have been made on occasion depending upon the therapist. Please inquire with CTT managing partner to see if a therapist is available to come to your home.

How much do you charge?

Please inquire with a CTT managing partner for a list of our current rates. Therapist rates vary depending upon experience.

How many weekly sessions do you recommend for a child?

The number of weekly sessions a child requires depends upon the child and is typically assessed upon intake. Please contact CTT so that we may obtain more specific information about your child to make the appropriate recommendation.

What are your hours?

Connec-to-Talk provides services Monday-Thursday from 9:00AM to 6:00PM, and Friday from 9:00AM to 12:00PM. Please inquire if you require additional hours of service.

Will my child only have one therapist?

We believe that many children greatly benefit from having more than one therapist. However, there are specific instances when this is not the optimal approach, and we make every effort to ensure the continuity of therapists.

How long will my child be in therapy?

The million dollar question! The length of therapy for a child depends on each child’s individual needs. At CTT we strive to achieve a high level of success in a short amount of time. However, we cannot guarantee the length of time that a child will receive services.

Are the YogaKids classes only for children with disabilities?

No. YogaKids classes are offered to all children. We will group classes accordingly.

How do I know if my child needs Occupational Therapy(OT)?

If you notice that your child is having difficulty with age appropriate fine motor, handwriting, self-care or gross motor skills then he or she may need and OT evaluation. Also if your child has difficulty attending, focusing, following directions, remaining still, etc. he or she may qualify for OT services.

What is the difference between occupational and physical therapy?

This question is asked of OT’s often. The answer is complex as OT’s and PT’s do have very similar training and education, however the major difference is that OT’s focus more on activities of daily living and fine motor skills (hand skills) and PT’s focus more on functional mobility and posture related tasks or gross motor skills.

How can I find out more about occupational therapy?

There are hundreds of websites that describe OT and who may benefit from OT services. We suggest looking at the American Occupational Therapy Association website at www.AOTA.org.

Do all children with autism have sensory processing delays?

No, however, research shows that more than half (approximately 70%) of children with autism do have difficulty with sensory integration.

What is a sensory diet?

A sensory diet is an individually tailored routine that the occupational therapist develops for the child to maintain while not in the OT clinic. The activities are chosen to help a child develop his/her “optimal level of performance” across all environments. A sensory diet is typically developed in addition to a child receiving direct OT services so that the plan can be kept up to date accordingly. Sensory diets are developed to be implemented as part of the regular daily routine and can be addressed by parents, caregivers, teachers, educational assistants and even the client themselves.

How do I determine if my child will benefit from individual therapy or co-treatment OT/Speech?

Our therapists are qualified to make this decision based on clinical observations during treatment sessions, however we strongly believe that all children will benefit from both individual and co-treatment therapy to address a wide spectrum of needs. Having both disciplines in one treatment session allows the professionals to identify and address a broader area of need.

What is the difference between school based and clinic based therapy?

Clinically based therapy will focus on the child’s performance and interactions across all naturally occurring environments (home, school, play time, meal time, self care tasks, peer relations etc.) School based therapy primarily addresses concerns that the child is having within the school environment related to peer relations and/or academics.

How can I find out more information on the OT services offered at Connec-to-Talk or obtain services for my child?

Please feel free to contact Kristi Kniehl, director of occupational therapy, at Connec-to-Talk to learn more information or to begin OT services.