A Step By Step Guide
For SPD Parents:
The Seven Steps For Helping
Your SPD Child

Step Six

Begin treatment, if recommended. More often than not, this will be paid for by regular insurance, thank goodness! (Although, as previously mentioned, companion therapies may not be). Once the diagnosis is confirmed, treatment can focus on areas of dysfunction that are "billable". Are you wondering what some of those diagnoses and codes are?

Then click here for a list of commonly used diagnostic codes for SPD/SID therapy.

Also, keep in mind, if Sensory Integration therapy is being done before age 3, it is free when you go through your local Early Intervention Program (as long as there are developmental, physical, and/or social/emotional delays) And, ages 3-5 are also usually free through the Child Find Program (again, call your local school department for more on this).

Additionally, The Elks, if you have one in your area, has been a wonderful resource for parents... including evaluation, treatment, and therapeutic supplies/products when parents can not otherwise afford therapy. Look that one up if you are in this situation!

Be prepared to become a very active participant in your child's therapy! Therapy will not work, if you don't work it! It is a daily commitment since you will usually be asked to follow a Sensory Diet and/or certain activities/homework between therapy appointments. Make sure you are ready for this commitment... you will play a major role in the success of your child!

Know that there are many therapeutic products and programs that can be/are used in addition to direct OT sessions. Some of them can be expensive as well. But, again, the positive changes in your child and family will be priceless!

If money is a major hurdle for you during the evaluation and treatment phases, here is a great article about community resources that may help/be available to you "Financial Help For Sensory Products".

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A Step By Step Guide For SPD Parents: The Seven Steps For Helping Your SPD Child

A Step By Step Guide
For SPD Parents:
The Seven Steps For Helping
Your SPD Child