EVALUATIONS & THERAPY for KIDS!
We also offer bilingual therapy evaluations and services to our Spanish-speaking clients.
EVALUATIONS
At Raleigh Therapy Services, we provide screenings and evaluations to develop an understanding of your child's strengths and weaknesses. Evaluation sessions are typically 1–2 hours and can take place in our clinic, in a classroom, at your home, in a childcare center, in a preschool, etc.
Evaluations typically combine play-based interactions, observations of your child playing both independently and with you, and standardized assessments. We will also take time to discuss your concerns and answer your questions regarding your child’s development/skills.
Based on the evaluation results, your therapist will determine whether therapy is recommended. If so, the therapist will write a treatment plan along with goals and expectations. You will also receive a written report that your therapist will review with you during a follow-up phone call.
Most children receive therapy once a week for 30-60 minutes. You’ll find that, after just a short time, Raleigh Therapy Services patients become part of our family—we are here to help your child grow and develop and provide them with strategies for home, school, and life!
OUR SERVICES
OUR APPROACH
At Raleigh Therapy Services, our therapists work as a collaborative and multi-disciplinary team alongside parents, caregivers, and other professionals to meet the unique needs of every child and family.
Our team of therapists is committed to providing the highest quality speech, feeding, occupational, and physical therapy through open communication, ongoing support, and encouragement every step of the way.
It is our goal to promote independence, inclusion, and quality of life for the child. We work hard to help children meet small and big goals that have a big impact on the lives of every child we see.
AGES SERVED
We work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-aged children, and teens throughout The Triangle Area.
WHERE WE PROVIDE SERVICES
Raleigh Therapy Services provides therapy to children in our clinic, at home, online, and onsite at daycares, preschools, private schools, and charter schools throughout The Triangle Area.
SPEECH THERAPY
Speech Disorders • Childhood Apraxia of Speech • Stuttering • Language Disorders • Late Talkers • Literacy Disorders • Executive Functioning • Social Skills • Voice Disorders • Cleft Palate • AAC • ADHD • Autism • Down Syndrome • Developmental Delays
Our goal is to empower children from birth to 18 years old with lifelong communication skills in a warm, personalized environment.
Working with a speech therapist will help your child meet goals such as improved speech skills, comprehension and listening skills, confidence, ability to express themselves and interact with others, reading and writing abilities, self-advocacy skills, and overall confidence in their ability to communicate.
We tailor each session to the child's unique needs, enhancing their skills and confidence through play-based and evidence-based activities that make learning enjoyable and effective. Sessions might look like play but are purposeful, taking place anywhere from sitting at a table to playing outside. Our speech therapists are always adapting to your child's comfort and energy.
We end each session by providing an overview of what we worked on, how your child responded, and ways you can incorporate practice during the week until we meet next time.
FEEDING THERAPY & LACTATION COUNSELING
Dysphagia • Aspiration • Pediatric Feeding Disorder • Picky Eating • Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) • Failure to Thrive • Feeding Tube Weaning • Sensory Based Feeding Aversion • Gastrointestinal Complications • Breast and Bottle Feeding
We understand that feeding difficulties can be very stressful for the caregivers, the child, and other family members. Our specialized feeding therapy team includes highly trained speech and occupational therapists who support your child in learning to enjoy a variety of food, eat safely, and reduce the overall stress around mealtimes.
Whether your child is having difficulty transitioning to eating solid foods, has low muscle tone, is a picky eater, has behavioral issues surrounding food, or has medical complexities that impact feeding, we will provide the highly personalized treatment they need to help make progress.
In addition to traditional feeding therapy, we also offer specialized lactation support through our on-staff Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC). Infant feeding therapy includes assessing the latching and feeding process with breast and bottle feeding, supporting milk production, problem-solving through positional changes, supplemental feeding support, and collaborating with a child’s medical team for nutritional and medical intervention.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Fine Motor Delays • Sensory Integration Disorders • Handwriting Challenges • Self Care Skills • Visual Perceptual Difficulties • Coordination Difficulties • Self-Regulation • Executive Functioning • ADHD • Autism • Down Syndrome • Developmental Delays
Our goal is not just to treat the immediate concerns but to empower children ages birth to 18 years old with the skills they need every day to participate in and be successful in the world around them.
Occupational therapy helps your child develop skills necessary for functioning in their day-to-day lives at home, in school, and in the community. Areas often addressed by occupational therapists include self-care skills (feeding, bathing, dressing), fine motor skills (hand skills and dexterity), neuromotor development, sensory integration, and play skills.
Every occupational therapy session is tailored to your child's individual and unique needs and will often include a wide variety of play and movement opportunities, from swings, therapy balls, fine motor activities, balance activities, to writing tasks, and eye-hand coordination games. We use play-based approaches and evidence-based interventions to make learning engaging, enjoyable, motivating, and supportive.
We end each session by providing an overview of what we worked on, how your child responded, and ways you can incorporate practice during the week until we meet next time.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Gross Motor Delays • Balance/Gait Difficulties • Orthopedic Rehab • Orthopedic Disorders • Scoliosis • Torticollis • Myofascial Release • Kinesiotaping • Splinting • Serial casting • NDT/SI • Interactive Metronome Therapy • Autism • Down Syndrome • Developmental Delays
Our goal is not just to treat the immediate concerns but to empower children ages birth to 18 years old with the motor skills they need to successfully participate in and navigate the world around them every day.
Physical therapy sessions often look like play but with a purpose! Our sessions will be filled with specialized tools and interactive activities to help your child develop gross motor skills such as sitting, walking, jumping, crawling, and running. The physical therapist will work with your child to improve motor skills, balance, coordination, strength, and overall development. We want to give children the motor skills they need to successfully participate in and navigate the world around them every day.
If your child has a movement disorder that limits walking or sitting, your physical therapist may recommend special seating or a special pediatric wheelchair for mobility. If your child has a minor injury, like an ankle sprain or fracture, your child's physical therapist may perform range-of-motion or strengthening exercises to help your child improve mobility and strength.
We end each session by providing an overview of what we worked on, how your child responded, and ways you can incorporate practice during the week until we meet next time.
