Information for Parents and Families
The right choice for your family. Our experienced team of therapists understand how to make therapy feel more like play.
Your Journey Starts Here
At Summit Pediatric Therapy, we recognize being a parent is not an easy job under the best of circumstances. It is often even more challenging to be a parent of a child with a special need or a child striving to reach their developmental milestones. At Summit, we believe it takes a village to raise happy, healthy, successful kids. That is why our team of pediatric speech, occupational, and physical therapists work tirelessly to support your child in achieving his/her goals.
See Change
As our team of pediatric therapists work with your child to reach their individual therapy goals, you and your family will begin to see remarkable changes in your child’s skills and abilities. More importantly, you will see the happiness and confidence this brings to your child, and the peace of mind this brings to your family.
Watch Your Child Grow
With the skills acquired in therapy, your child will be able to reach his/her potential. The skills learned will positively impact your child’s performance at school, at home, and in social settings. You will see your child at his best.
CALL TO SCHEDULE
Our team will guide you through our easy intake process.EVALUATION
During your child’s evaluation, our therapists will assess your child’s therapy needs.EVALUATION RESULTS
Your evaluating therapist will follow up with you regarding the results of your child’s evaluation. Helping to determine next steps.THERAPY
Therapy Begins…Nationally Recognized Therapy Practice
Frequently asked questions
Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about receiving therapy at Summit Pediatric Therapy. If you don’t see your question below, please give us a call. We are happy to answer all of your questions.
Would my child benefit from services at Summit Pediatric Therapy?
Does your child move, talk, learn, and eat like other children his or her age? Have teachers, physicians, or other caregivers expressed concerns about your child’s development? Summit Pediatric Therapy staff can help you determine if speech, occupational, or physical therapy evaluations are needed. If you have questions or concerns, our therapists are available to help address them.
What is the process to start therapy services?
Our helpful office staff will ask you simple questions about the services you are looking for, as well as take your insurance information, and will schedule an evaluation appointment. Have your insurance card handy when you call! You will conveniently complete your new patient packet online through the use of our of website.
Does my child's doctor play a role?
Summit Pediatric Therapy’s therapists will work with your child’s physician(s) to provide the best care and to better meet the established goals. Therapists will update your doctor regularly regarding your child’s progress.
How is therapy at Summit different than therapy offered at school?
Therapy services that are provided in the school setting focus on developing skills that are needed specifically for education. Goals are developed that will impact the child’s role as a student. Therapy services at Summit will focus on the many roles of a child’s life within their home, school, and community activities to ensure successful communication across settings.
How long will my child be in therapy?
The frequency and duration of your child’s therapy is dependent on your child’s particular skills and challenges. To encourage rapid progress, your therapist will work with you to determine your therapy schedule, provide home programming ideas, and to discuss discharge plans regularly.
