Assessment
Assessments are done in the mornings and take about two and a half to three hours depending on the age of the child and tests the therapist uses. The therapist will have an interview with the parents on the day of the assessment or with the feedback consultation to discuss the sensory profile and parent questionnaires the parents completed.
Test administration: Specialized tests and clinical observation and reasoning will be used to determine what the underlying difficulties are and to assess the child's development as well as age related and specific skills. After the assessment the child's results are scored and a report is drawn up. The therapist makes contact with referring doctors or teacher's. In this way information is gathered on how the child is functioning in different environments and what the presenting problems are. The therapist will have a feedback consultation with the parents in the following two weeks which takes about an hour. In this feedback she will explain the results and relate it to the child's presenting problems. A therapy plan and recommendations will also then be discussed.
Test administration: Specialized tests and clinical observation and reasoning will be used to determine what the underlying difficulties are and to assess the child's development as well as age related and specific skills. After the assessment the child's results are scored and a report is drawn up. The therapist makes contact with referring doctors or teacher's. In this way information is gathered on how the child is functioning in different environments and what the presenting problems are. The therapist will have a feedback consultation with the parents in the following two weeks which takes about an hour. In this feedback she will explain the results and relate it to the child's presenting problems. A therapy plan and recommendations will also then be discussed.
Therapy Process
Treatment sessions are once a week for an hour or 45 minutes. The duration of therapy is for at least six months to a year. No specific duration of treatment can be given beforehand; it can differ with up to 6 months from child to child, depending on the nature or intensity of the child's problem. Feedback will be given to parents after each session if possible. After every six months your child will be re-evaluated and his/her progress discussed with the parents. Results of therapy can be seen in motor proficiency, self-confidence, school performance, social interaction and behaviour. Poor or no significant progress may indicate that an alternative approach may be necessary. The therapist will make the necessary referral is needed. Home programs will be used in order to promote continuity and to ensure that the skills are carried over. If possible a class or school visit will be done to monitor the child's progress.
Pricing Structure
All accounts are strictly payable to your relevant therapist as supplier of the services and should be claimed by you from your medical aid. Please note that we charge private rates as recommended by our professional bodies. Re-imbursements will depend on your individual medical aid and scheme. Assessment fees are payable in full on the day of the feedback interview regarding the assessment. A statement regarding treatment sessions is issued in the last week of the month and payment is required promptly by the end of that respective month.
Please call us directly with regards to assessment and treatment tariffs.
The treatment codes are as follows:
Occupational Therapy
30 min sessions: 66311
45 min sessions: 66313
60 min sessions: 66315
Speech Therapy
30 min sessions: 1051
45 min sessions: 1052
60 min sessions: 1053
Please call us directly with regards to assessment and treatment tariffs.
The treatment codes are as follows:
Occupational Therapy
30 min sessions: 66311
45 min sessions: 66313
60 min sessions: 66315
Speech Therapy
30 min sessions: 1051
45 min sessions: 1052
60 min sessions: 1053
