Pediatric Occupational Therapy in Oklahoma City

What is occupational therapy?

For kids, “occupations” are the everyday things they do: playing, getting dressed, eating, learning at school, and spending time with others.

Occupational therapy (OT) helps your child build the skills they need to take part in those daily activities with more independence and confidence. That can mean stronger hands for holding a pencil or using scissors, more independence with dressing and brushing teeth, or a calmer body when sounds, textures, or movement feel like too much.

Each of our Occupational Therapists is licensed and credentialed to evaluate and treat children in the areas of motor skills, self-care, and sensory processing. Like all therapy at Speech Pathway, OT is client directed and play based, and treatment plans and goals are built around your child’s needs.

Parent and caregiver involvement is essential to a child’s success, so parents are encouraged to observe and participate in therapy sessions.

How OT can help your child

Our OTs evaluate and support children in areas like these.

When should my child see an OT?

Many families chalk up motor, self-care, or sensory struggles to personality, “clumsiness,” or just a phase. Consider an OT evaluation if your child:

• Has trouble holding a pencil, using scissors, or handling small objects
• Struggles with dressing, using utensils, brushing teeth, or toileting
• Seems overly sensitive to sounds, textures, or movement, or under-responsive to sensory input
• Has poor balance, coordination, or core strength compared to peers
• Tires quickly during everyday tasks or avoids them altogether
• Has a hard time with transitions, routines, or regulating emotions
• Seems clumsy, trips often, or avoids running, climbing, or catching a ball
• Struggles to keep up with peers in the classroom because of motor or sensory challenges
• Has changes in motor or everyday skills after an illness, injury, or surgery

This list isn’t complete. If you have any concerns about your child’s motor development, self-care skills, or sensory processing, we strongly encourage a screening.

Why families choose Speech Pathway

We believe in family-centered care, which means we involve the whole family in your child’s treatment plan.

What an OT evaluation looks like

A typical OT evaluation at Speech Pathway has three parts, followed by your child’s treatment plan. A licensed Occupational Therapist leads the evaluation, with support from COTAs.

1. Case history: complete our intake form

   Before the evaluation, you’ll fill out our intake form on the Get Started page. Have photos of the front and back of your insurance cards ready. This lets your child’s OT review medical history, developmental milestones, daily routines, school, and input from teachers and other providers ahead of time. Questions? Call our front desk at 405-603-6622.

2. Family Interview

   Most OT evaluations start with a family interview. You’ll review the intake information, share your concerns, and set goals together. Tell us how your child does with daily activities like self-care, play, school, and time with friends.

3. Standardized and non-standardized measures

   When appropriate, your OT uses standardized testing to get objective data about fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, and overall participation. Insurance companies often require these measures for service authorization. Standardized tests aren’t right for every child, so your OT may use parent questionnaires, skilled clinical observation, play-based assessment, and checklists instead.

4. Results and treatment plan

   Your child’s OT uses what they learn to tailor a treatment plan to your child’s needs.

   At Speech Pathway, we do our best to complete an evaluation within 10 business days.

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Insurance, SoonerCare, and self-pay

We accept most major insurance policies. Some are in-network and others are out-of-network. Once you complete our Get Started form, we will contact you about your insurance coverage.

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