Before you arrive
It’s completely normal to feel uneasy about starting a new journey. You’re probably wondering what the first visit looks like, how your child responds, or what happens when they go into a one-on-one session without you.
But don’t worry. From our first chat through the first sessions, we’ll guide you along the way.
Your first move
at Oaklin Lane
Step 1: Reach out
Call, text, or send us a message on our website or dive right in by filling out our introduction form.
Step 2: Initial conversation
Before your first visit, we’ll connect with you about what you’re noticing, your child’s history, and what you’re hoping to see change.
You’ll leave that conversation with a clear understanding of what comes next.
Step 3: Your child’s evaluation
Your first visit to Oaklin Lane can feel pretty intimidating, but trust us, you’ve got this. Your child will spend one-on-one time with a therapist in a calming space just on the other side of the waiting room.
This is a no-pressure, judgment-free environment where your child gets to show off their skills.
Step 4: Build a plan
After the evaluation, we’ll walk you through what we’re seeing, what it could mean, and what we recommend.
You’ll head out the door with a clear, personalized plan in hand.
What can we expect from the sessions?
For the kids
When your child is in a session, it doesn’t feel clinical. It feels like playing, exploring, trying new things, and showing off for their new friend. We follow their lead, meet them at their pace, and create space for them to feel safe.
For the caretakers
We know it can be hard to step back and let your child have a one-on-one session. They’re in a safe, closely monitored environment, with open, connected spaces designed for visibility. After each session, you can expect clear communication, time for your questions, and guidance you can carry into care at home.
FAQs
When seeking the right help to meet your child’s needs, there are two important factors to consider: staff and facility. Our staff is dedicated to providing the most current and intensive treatment available.
Therapists at Oaklin Lane receive the latest information and attend the most comprehensive continuing education available. Our therapists have certifications in a variety of areas, including Integrative and Therapeutic Listening, Interactive Metronome, and Primitive Reflex Integration.
Providing the full spectrum of comprehensive sensorimotor treatment techniques requires a well-equipped gym. Oaklin Lane clinics provide state-of-the-art facilities with the best, most intentional equipment for improving nervous system function. Without the proper equipment, the needed intensity to truly bring about changes in the nervous system can’t be achieved. Before you spend time in a facility that may not be equipped to meet your child’s needs, visit Oaklin Lane and take a look at what we have to offer.
An initial evaluation usually takes about an hour. The evaluation includes one-on-one assessment by a licensed therapist and includes standardized testing as well as clinical observations. Your child’s skills, processing, and integration of different functions will be evaluated and scored according to standard norms.
This information is then used to interpret your child’s level of function. The therapist will compile a comprehensive report detailing the findings. They will develop a plan of care with long-term and short-term goals to address your child’s individual needs. Finally, the therapist will present all of this information to you during a caregiver conference.
At the conference, guardians will watch an educational video that provides crucial background information about how the nervous system develops and functions so that they may better understand the test results presented. Then, the therapist sits down with the guardians to explain the test results and recommendations. This is most people’s favorite part because they really feel like they have a better understanding of their child’s issues and the path toward resolution.
Most treatments are done twice a week to get the best results. Speech therapy is most often delivered in 30-minute sessions, and OT/PT is most often delivered in 45-minute sessions. However, every child has individualized needs, and we build plans specifically around them. Pricing will depend on the individual plan, insurance carrier, and/or applicable discounts.
We are currently in-network providers for most major commercial and Medicaid plans. Some insurance companies cover our services at an out-of-network rate. In those cases, gap coverage can usually be obtained to get the in-network benefit. We also have discounts available for our non-insured and under-insured patients. Regardless of insurance company, our office staff will check insurance benefits before treatment and will file with all insurance companies for services rendered.
