New Year, New Co-Pays
Ah yes, it’s January first. A day of new beginnings, resolutions, and for a lot of people- a fresh new deductible to meet on their insurance policy. In the world of pediatric therapy, insurance can...
View ArticleIs Sensory Processing Disorder Real?
Sensory Processing Disorder, or SPD, is quite the hot topic in the pediatric world these days. Since occupational therapists are the ones that these children are referred to for therapy, I often get a...
View ArticleGetting Dad (or any other skeptic) on Board With OT
I watched one day as a mother handed over stacks of dollar bills to the receptionist at my clinic. Paying a high bill with ones and fives seemed a little strange. That is until I discovered her...
View ArticleInterpreting an Occupational Therapy Evaluation
I spend far too long writing up an evaluation, thankful for the moment it is off of my desk and into a parent’s hands. I’ve analyzed, interpreted, and poured my little OT heart into page after page....
View ArticleEthical Dilemmas in OT Practice: What Would You Do?
Alright, therapists – let’s play a little game I like to call: “Is it ethical?” Occupational therapists are good people. I think I can rightfully make that statement, don’t you? Hopefully a therapist...
View ArticleHow Do You Write Your Sensory Integration Goals?
Want to know one of the biggest bummers as an occupational therapist? Getting an insurance denial calling your sensory integration intervention “experimental.” Our profession is actively moving into an...
View ArticleDischarge from Therapy is a Good Thing, Right?
A therapist sits down to write a progress note. She must assess her patient’s progress towards a set of goals that were established when they first started therapy. In this document that is sent off to...
View ArticleThe Troubles of Sensory Integration Research
It’s just a part of being a pediatric occupational therapist: We often meet people (like insurance companies, parents, and other professionals) who don’t believe what we are doing actually works. I’ve...
View ArticleThe OT Evaluation Report Dilemma
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View ArticleNew Year, New Deductible!
We often look at New Year’s as a way to reset, refocus, and start fresh. However, when you work in a world governed by insurance reimbursement, it’s not always that easy. A New Set of Visits Let’s look...
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