Question 1

What sets STEP apart from other therapy clinics?

Accepted Answer

We strongly believe in the implementation of individualized treatment plans because every person is unique and each session should be structured to meet the needs of client and family/caregivers. We will provide an integrated intervention that views the client as a whole. This allows us to promote success during and after therapeutic treatments. STEP will provide the client and the caregiver information for promoting the client's success across multiple environments. Our focus is for our client to find a successful and functional way to succeed in various settings

Question 2

Are therapy services covered by insurance?

Accepted Answer

Most of the time, our therapy services (speech, occupational and feeding) are covered by insurance. There are various plans, therefore, it varies from plan to plan. To find out if your insurance covers therapy, contact our office.

Question 3

What diagnoses do you work with?

Accepted Answer

We treat a wide array of diagnoses including but not limited to:
AUTISM
ADHD/ADD
BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS
SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDERS
DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS
ATTENTION CONCERNS
TORTICOLLIS
DOWN SYNDROME
APRAXIA & APRAXIA OF SPEECH
DYSPHAGIA
DYSARTHRIA
FINE MOTOR DELAYS
MOTOR FUNCTION DELAYS
FEEDING DIFFICULTIES
PICKY EATING
HANDWRITING DIFFICULTIES
DYSLEXIA
OROFACIAL MYOFUNCTIONAL DISORDERS
TONGUE TIES/ LIP TIES
STUTTERING/CLUTTERING
READING DIFFICULTIES
VOICE DISORDERS
SELECTIVE MUTISM
BRAIN INJURIES
LEARNING DISABILIITES
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES
COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS
ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES
CEREBRAL PALSY
TOILETING DIFFICULTIES
PRADER WILLI

Question 4

How do I know if my child needs therapy?

Accepted Answer

You can start by checking our developmental checklist. If you don't check off all the sections in your child's age group, contact our office for a further review. If your child is outside of the checklist age or you just want to speak with someone, set up at free consultation with one of our therapists.

Question 5

How does OT help with picky eating?

Accepted Answer

Occupational therapy explores the variety of ways in which each one of our sensory systems reacts or overreacts to food. Visual components such as color and shape are critical to consider. Some children will eat only one color scheme of foods or certain shapes of foods. Textures, smells, and flavors of foods are also important sensory qualities to assess. Some children may seek potent foods such as a spicy chip with no reaction. In contrast, there are children who avert from having yogurt or any form of puree touch their hands or mouth.

Question 6

My child is exposed to English and Spanish, so why do I need a bilingual therapy evaluation?

Accepted Answer

It is important to be evaluated in all languages that the person is exposed to. For multilingual individuals, you may understand the concept in one language but not the other. For example understanding the word "zapato" but not "shoe."  It is imperative that all multilingual individuals be assessed in both languages as only assessing in one language can yield inaccurate results.

Question 7

How do I get started?

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