How Our Pediatric Therapy Clinic Works: From Referral to Progress
At our pediatric outpatient clinic, we’re proud to offer Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech Therapy (ST), and Mental Health services to children and families across the Raleigh, Clayton, and Smithfield areas. Our goal is to make high-quality care accessible, collaborative, and focused on helping each child thrive.
If you’re new to therapy services, here’s what you can expect when working with our team.
Getting Started: Referrals Are Easy
We accept referrals in two ways:
From pediatricians or other healthcare providers when concerns are identified
Directly from parents — no doctor’s visit required to start the process
If you have questions about your child’s development, behavior, movement, communication, or emotional health, you can simply call our office to schedule an appointment. Our team will guide you through the next steps.
Intake Paperwork Comes First
Before scheduling an evaluation, we ask families to complete our intake documents.
These forms help us:
Understand your child’s strengths and challenges
Review medical and developmental history
Ensure we’re prepared to provide the best possible evaluation
Once paperwork is complete, we’ll move forward with scheduling.
Comprehensive Evaluations
Each child begins with a thorough evaluation lasting 1–2 hours, depending on the therapy service.
During the evaluation, our therapists will:
Assess your child’s current skills and needs
Observe functional abilities
Talk with you about your concerns and goals
Personalized Therapy Plans
After the evaluation:
Results determine recommended frequency, duration, and goals of therapy
The plan is sent to your child’s pediatrician for approval
We confirm services with your insurance or payer
Once both approvals are received, therapy can officially begin.
Ongoing Progress & Goal Reviews
We believe therapy should always be purposeful and measurable. That’s why we:
Review goals and progress every 6 months (or sooner if needed)
Adjust treatment plans as your child grows and improves
Collaborate with families to ensure therapy supports real-life success
Parent Involvement Matters
Your involvement is a key part of your child’s success!
We encourage parents to:
Observe sessions when appropriate
Ask questions and learn strategies
Practice skills at home
Each child receives a home exercise program (HEP) to reinforce progress between sessions. Consistent carryover helps children reach goals faster and build confidence.
Serving Families Across the Triangle
With convenient locations in Raleigh, Clayton, and Smithfield, we’re honored to support families throughout the region with compassionate, evidence-based care.
Ready to Get Started?
If you have concerns or simply want to learn more about therapy services, give our office a call. Whether through a provider referral or self-referral, we’re here to help guide your child toward success.
