Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about pediatric occupational therapy, in-home services, evaluations, and insurance. If you do not see your question here, please contact us.
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Services, evaluations, and collaboration
Questions about how we work with families and partner providers.
Do you offer evaluations?
Yes. We provide OT evaluations and create an individualized treatment plan with clear recommendations for home and school.
Do you work with ABA clinics or daycares?
Yes. We partner with ABA clinics and collaborate with educational and childcare providers to support consistent strategies across settings.
What ages do you treat?
We focus on early childhood intervention (ECI) and pediatric clients. If you share your child’s age, we can confirm the best fit.
How can therapists apply to join your team?
Visit our Careers page and send your resume and a brief note. We’ll follow up about current openings and next steps.
What should I expect from in-home OT?
Sessions are individualized and goal-focused. We coach caregivers, build skills within routines, and coordinate strategies so progress carries over to home and school.
Do you provide sensory integration therapy?
We provide sensory processing support using evidence-informed strategies and caregiver coaching to improve regulation, participation, and confidence.
Pediatric OT in Houston: Answers for Parents
Collab Therapeutic Services provides in-home pediatric occupational therapy across Greater Houston, including Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, Cypress, Spring, and The Woodlands. You don’t need a referral to schedule an evaluation, and Texas Medicaid is accepted. Below are the questions families ask us most, with straight answers.
What does a pediatric occupational therapist do?
A pediatric occupational therapist helps children build the everyday skills they need for play, school, and self-care. These include fine motor control, handwriting, dressing, feeding, sensory regulation, attention, and coordination. The OT evaluates what’s getting in the way and uses play-based activities to build those skills step by step.
How do I know if my child needs occupational therapy?
Common signs include difficulty with handwriting or utensils, trouble dressing, strong reactions to sounds or textures, avoiding play that peers enjoy, and frequent frustration with daily routines. If a pattern lasts for months or affects daily life, an evaluation can bring clarity. See our guide to the signs a child may need occupational therapy.
Do I need a doctor’s referral for pediatric OT in Texas?
You don’t need a referral to schedule an OT evaluation in Texas. Ongoing treatment for a medical condition requires a referral from a licensed source, such as your pediatrician, and some insurance plans have their own referral or prior-authorization rules. We check all of this during intake.
Does Collab accept Texas Medicaid and private insurance?
Collab accepts Texas Medicaid and works with families to verify benefits for their specific plan, including any referral, authorization, or visit-limit requirements. For Medicaid, the evaluation needs a signed order from your child’s doctor, and therapy afterward requires prior authorization. We coordinate both. Private pay options are also available. Visit our insurance page or call (832) 232-3611 to verify coverage.
What areas of Houston do you serve?
We provide in-home therapy across Greater Houston, including Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, Cypress, Spring, and The Woodlands. Call us if you’re nearby and don’t see your area listed.
What ages do you work with?
We work with children from infancy through the school years. Children under 3 may also qualify for Texas Early Childhood Intervention (ECI). Our ECI vs. private OT guide explains the difference.
What happens at the first evaluation?
A licensed OT comes to your home, talks with you about your concerns, and observes your child through play and everyday tasks. Standardized assessments are used where appropriate. You’ll get a clear summary with measurable goals and a recommended plan. Read what happens at a pediatric OT evaluation.
How often are therapy sessions, and how long do they last?
Most children are seen once or twice a week, depending on their needs, goals, and insurance authorization. Your therapist sets the recommended frequency after the evaluation and adjusts it as your child progresses.
Do parents take part in sessions?
Yes, and we encourage it. Because therapy happens at home, parents and caregivers learn the strategies directly and can practice them between visits. That’s one of the biggest advantages of in-home OT.
Do you help children with autism, ADHD, or sensory processing differences?
Yes. Our OTs support children with autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, developmental delays, and fine motor challenges, with or without a formal diagnosis. We can coordinate with ABA teams, speech therapists, pediatricians, and schools.
Is in-home OT better than clinic-based OT?
Both can be effective. In-home OT lets your child practice skills where they actually use them, like mealtimes, dressing, and homework, and makes it easy for the whole family to learn the strategies. Compare them in our in-home vs. clinic OT guide.
How do I get started?
Call (832) 232-3611 or request an intake call. We’ll ask about your child’s age, your concerns, and your insurance, verify your benefits, and schedule an in-home evaluation.
Ready to discuss your child’s needs?
Contact Collab Therapeutic Services to confirm availability, verify benefits (including Medicaid), and schedule an evaluation or in-home OT visit.
