What We Do
Pediatric occupational therapy is a specialized form of therapy focused on helping children develop skills to thrive in their daily activities. What sets it apart from other therapies is its holistic approach - addressing not just physical abilities, but also cognitive, emotional, and sensory elements impacting a child's performance. We follow an empowerment model that respects a child’s lived experience, values cultural priorities, and fosters self- determination.
Movement Milestones
Providing support for your child to meet and/or catch up to functional movement milestones such as sitting, crawling, walking, and exploring their environment with confidence.
Sensory Integration
Building self regulation and a thriving sensory system for your child to tolerate, adapt, and thrive in their daily life. Addressing challenges such as tantrums, inattention, over response, and picky eating.
ADL Independence
Helping your child become independent in dressing, bathing, toileting, dental care, and daily routines both inside the home and within the their community.
Treatment Options
Every child and family is unique, so treatment approaches must be personalized to be effective. Our innovative practice tailors treatment options to meet your specific needs. This ensures therapy will be appropriate for your family and sustainable for long term changes. Session location is most often in homes and/or in a therapy clinic in Manhattan (upper east side).
Standard Plus
The traditional plan of care with an initial evaluation, followed by 1-2 sessions each week. Plus, the innovative perk of regular check in’s through our therapy app. This is a the standard approach to occupational therapy with the added benefit of the therapy app.
Hybrid
A flexible yet equally effective option for families who need more wiggle room in their schedule or who are not located nearby. One session is provided every two weeks with parent coaching calls provided weekly, and daily check in’s through the therapy app.
Intensive
Fast track progress with daily sessions for two to four consecutive weeks. A unique approach that provides a more immersive experience. Focused on meeting an immediate need for your child and family while building a foundation for future growth.
Do I need first get a prescription from my child’s physician? New York state allows ten occupational therapy visits before a doctor’s prescription is needed.
Do you take insurance? We do not take insurance but we provide you with a superbill for you to submit billing for Out of Network reimbursement.
Rx & Insurance
Collaboration is essential for both understanding the whole picture and creating a sustainable plan of action. If you desire, we will reach out to your child’s teachers and other healthcare providers. And we can set up all of your child’s primary caregivers with access to the therapy app to make the home exercise program a comprehensive approach across disciplines.
In addition, I have some amazing colleagues who I co-treat with for specific diagnoses. Speech-Language Pathologist, Siena Cardamone-Viviano and I collaborate on feeding and oral motor sensory needs.
Collaboration
All services start with an evaluation. This includes a 60 minute session, calls to teachers & other providers, and a full report of findings. Cost is $400. (If your child has recently had another OT evaluation, this step can be bypassed with a copy of that report).
Standard Plus sessions are $200 for each 45 minute session.
Hybrid sessions are $500 monthly for all included services.
Intensives are priced at $200 for each 45 minute session.