Speech

Speech therapy services include direct and indirect evaluation and treatment of language, speech sound, and even feeding delays and disorders provided by a licensed Speech Language Pathologist. An appointment can be done via telehealth, in the home, or in our outpatient clinic.

The goal of our speech therapy service is to provide treatment, strategies, and intervention to help your child communicate effectively and reach age-appropriate developmental levels for speech and feeding skills.  

Speech therapy provides evaluation and treatment for:

• Receptive and Expressive Language Delays and Disorders

• Articulation Disorders

• Phonological Disorders

• Pragmatics and Social Communication Skills

• Play Skills

• Early Language and Literacy Skills

• Feeding Delays and Disorders

• Oral Motor Awareness Skills 

Physical

Physical therapy services involve evaluation and treatment through expert clinical opinion and evidence-based practice to help with delays in gross motor development provided by a licensed Physical Therapist in the clinic, in the home, or through video conference.

The goal of physical therapy is to set up your child for success in gross motor and self-care activities to be age-appropriate to interact and keep up with their peers in mobility, balance, and coordination skills. 

Physical therapy provides evaluation and treatment for:

• Prematurity

• Asymmetrical Weakness

• Gross Motor Delays

• Hypotonia Disorders

• Vestibular Disorders

• Sensory Disorders

• Balance Disorders

• Self-Care and Function

Occupational

The goal of occupational therapy is to help children increase their independence and quality of life by focusing on self-help and fine motor skills. 

Our pediatric Occupational Therapists provide evaluation, intervention, and consultation in the following areas:

• Fine Motor/Handwriting Skills

• Play and Socialization 

• Sensory Integration 

• Organizing and Planning their Motor Skills

• Oral Motor Functioning 

• Self-Help and Hygiene

• Mental Health 

• Adaptive Equipment Modifications 

• Environmental Adaptations for Home and School Settings

• Visual-Motor Integration

• Safety Awareness

• Vocational Skills

Feeding

The goal of feeding therapy is to teach children how to eat or how to eat better. A Speech-Language Pathologist or Occupational Therapist with advanced training in feeding will work with the child and their family to give them the tools, skills, and confidence to make mealtime less stressful and more enjoyable.

Some of the issues your Feeding Therapist may address include:

• Difficulty with Chewing

• Picky Eating

• Coughing, Gagging, or Vomiting

• Difficulty with Breast or Bottle Feeding

• Difficulty Progressing with Different Textures or Texture Refusal

• Complications due to Gastric Reflux

• Transitioning from NG Tube or G-Tube Feeding to Oral Feeding

Who Can Receive Care?

Children, birth – 18. If your child is receiving Early Intervention services with Capability Health they won’t be eligible for our outpatient clinic services until your child’s third birthday. 

If you are not receiving Early Intervention services with Capability Health there is no minimum age you can come to the clinic for
an evaluation.

Do I Need A Referral?

Yes, you will need a referral from your pediatrician to receive clinic services. Tell your pediatric office that you want to receive care at Capability Health.

What Insurance Is Accepted?

We accept all Medicaid plans and most commercial health plans. A full list can be found here.