Infant Screenings + Evaluations
Choosing the Right First Step
Families often reach our when there baby…
Is delayed with rolling, sitting, or crawling
Has trouble calming or settling
Had a tongue/lip tie release or is preparing for one
Has reflux-like feeding discomfort
Seems to use one side of the body more than the other
Has difficulty with breast or bottle feeding
Seems tense, stiff, or uncomfortable
Dislikes tummy time
Turns their head mostly to one side
Has a flat spot or body asymmetry
infant SCREENINGs vs. infant EVALUATIONs
infant developmental screening
An infant screening is a brief, non-diagnostic check-in for families who have a question or concern but are not sure if a full evaluation is needed.
A screening may be a good fit if you are wondering about your baby’s: feeding or oral motor skills; tummy time tolerance; rolling, sitting, crawling, or milestone progress; head preference, body symmetry, or flat spot concerns; visual motor skills, such as tracking, reaching, or hand-eye coordination; sensory regulation, calming, or comfort during daily routines
Screenings are designed to help determine whether your baby appears to be developing as expected, may benefit from home strategies, or should be referred for a full occupational therapy evaluation.
Best for: families who want guidance, reassurance, or help deciding the next step.
Choose an infant screening: if you are unsure whether your baby needs therapy and want a brief check-in.
*If a full OT evaluation is recommended and scheduled within 7 days, the screening fee will be applied toward the evaluation price.
infant comprehensive evaluation
An infant evaluation is a comprehensive assessment for babies with feeding, movement, regulation, or developmental concerns.
During an evaluation, we take a deeper look at your baby’s strengths, challenges, routines, and overall development. This may include feeding observation, oral motor assessment, movement and milestone observation, body symmetry and posture screening, sensory regulation, visual motor skills, parent interview, and individualized recommendations.
An evaluation is recommended when concerns are more noticeable, ongoing, or impacting feeding, comfort, movement, sleep, play, or daily routines.
Best for: families who already have concerns and want a full plan of support.
Choose an infant evaluation: if your baby is having consistent difficulty with feeding, milestones, body symmetry, regulation, or daily routines and you want a full assessment with a treatment plan.
Still not sure? Contact us and we can help you choose the next step for your baby
infant Therapy sessions
Once a comprehensive evaluation is completed, babies will begin therapy sessions that are individualized based on your baby’s needs and your family’s goals. Sessions include hands-on support, developmental therapeutic activities, parent coaching, and home program recommendations.
Therapy may focus on improving feeding and oral motor function, building strength and endurance for gross motor milestones, support calming and sensory regulation, and building visual motor skills for early play skills.
We are currently accepting new clients for occupational therapy services in the following settings:
In-clinic sessions in a dedicated, child-friendly therapeutic space
Home-based sessions for support within your child’s natural environment
Daycare and school-based services to support participation in educational settings
Our flexible service delivery model allows families to choose the environment that best supports their child’s needs, whether that is within the structure of our office or the familiarity of their everyday environments. Please note that availability for in-home, daycare/school, and in-office sessions may vary based on scheduling and current openings.
