Getting Started

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Your
Roadmap

Beginning services at SPOTS starts with a thoughtful, collaborative process. Our team is here to guide you through the process with care, clarity, and expertise. This page walks you through what getting started looks like, step by step, so you know exactly what to expect and where you are along the way.

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Step 1

Begin the Conversation

Whether you’re seeking an evaluation or continuing care, the first step is simply reaching out. Our team is happy to answer questions, learn more about your child, and guide you through next steps.

📞 718-855-5600
✉️ communications@spotsot.com

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Step 2

Understanding Your Child’s Needs

Occupational therapy services at SPOTS begin with an evaluation. This allows us to understand your child’s strengths, challenges, and daily experiences.

In accordance with New York State law, a referral (RX) from a physician or nurse practitioner is required for private occupational therapy intervention.

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Step 3

Thoughtful Scheduling

Once an evaluation is complete, scheduling takes place. This process allows us to schedule  your child with a therapist and provide an intervention approach that best supports their needs, goals, and learning style.

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Step 4

Starting Services at SPOTS

Therapy at SPOTS is offered year-round and may take place individually, in a dyad or in small groups, depending on your child’s goals and recommendations. Services are available from September through June, with summer sessions offered July through August. During school holiday breaks, SPOTS therapists offer mini-camps to address such skill-building as executive functioning and social skills

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What to expect as you begin occupational therapy services with our team

  • Payment is due at the time of service. SPOTS does not accept direct health insurance billing; however, we provide coded invoices for families to submit to insurance providers as out-of-network claims.

    Scheduled consultations and school-visits for intervention planning  are also invoiced services.

    Accepted payment methods include:

    • Visa

    • MasterCard

    • Personal checks

  • SPOTS works with the Department of Education-funded students through affiliation with specific schools. Prior to beginning therapy, families or DOE administrators must submit approved and completed documentation to the school representative, including:

    • IEP

    • Electronic transmittal (CPSE)

    • Related Service Agreement form (CSE)

    • Evaluation reports

    • Completed SPOTS information forms

  • Our team is available Monday through Friday, 8:30am–6:00pm. We’re here to answer questions, coordinate care, and support families throughout their child’s time at SPOTS.

Meet Our Team

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Have a question or want to learn more about our services? Fill out the form below and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Come say hello–your friendly neighborhood OT team is right around the corner

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