Everything you need to understand our approach and services.
AOTA describes Occupational Therapy as helping people do the daily activities they need and want to do. For children, that means skills like playing, staying regulated, getting dressed, focusing in class, and feeling confident trying new tasks.
At Irvine Therapy Services, our occupational therapy is grounded in Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI) and incorporates DIR/Floortime techniques to provide sensory-rich, child-led play, and meaningful engagement. This approach supports nervous system regulation, sensory processing, motor coordination, and social-emotional development, helping children build the skills and confidence needed to participate more fully and joyfully in everyday routines at home, school, and in the community.
Speech therapy supports communication development, including articulation, expressive and receptive language, pragmatic (social) language, fluency, and early literacy skills. We focus on functional communication through play, engagement, and caregiver collaboration.
Sensory integration therapy supports a child’s ability to understand, organize, and respond to sensory information from their body and environment. Therapy uses sensory-rich play to build and foster regulation, motor planning, attention, and participation.
DIR (Developmental–Individual Differences–Relationship-based) is a research-supported framework that builds engagement, emotional regulation, communication, and problem-solving through attuned, play-based interactions. We follow the child’s lead to support shared attention, flexibility, and social-emotional developmental growth.
You may consider an evaluation if you notice challenges with daily routines, emotional regulation, sensory sensitivities, motor skills, handwriting, language delays, social communication, or behaviors that seem dysregulated. We offer consultations to help determine next steps.
Evaluations typically include a caregiver interview, developmental forms, clinical observation, standardized assessments, and play-based interactions. Families receive a written report with strengths, areas of need, and individualized recommendations.
We support children from infancy through adolescence (typically ages 1–18), and services are individualized based on developmental levels, interests, and functional needs.In addition to children, we also work with adults who are interested in understanding their sensory nervous system and how to support a sensory wellness lifestyle.
We commonly address sensory processing differences, emotional regulation, fine motor skills, handwriting, motor planning (praxis), language and communication, executive functioning, play skills, activities of daily living, and social participation.
Our approach integrates highly specialized approaches including Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI), DIR/Floortime, while prioritizing family-centered care. We offer OT and speech co-treatment, use evidence-based assessments, maintain a play-based environment, and partner closely with caregivers to ensure meaningful carryover.
No. Children can begin therapy based on developmental needs and participation challenges whether or not a diagnosis exists. We focus on strengths, regulation, and functional skills.
We provide comprehensive OT and Speech evaluations, but we do not provide medical diagnoses. We refer to developmental pediatricians, psychologists, and diagnostic specialists as needed.
We can screen for developmental concerns and identify sensory, communication, and regulation needs. For medical or psychological diagnoses, we collaborate with trusted community providers.
Yes. We frequently review IEPs, school evaluations, psychological assessments, developmental vision reports, and neuropsych evaluations to create actionable recommendations.
Yes. Early support can improve regulation, engagement, and coping while waiting for diagnostic evaluations.
Depending on needs, we may use SIPT (Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests), SPM-2, Sensory Profile, BOT-3, GOAL, SOSI, Beery VMI, M-FUN, Print Tool, CELF, PLS-5, or TOD to gain a comprehensive understanding of strengths and needs.
Absolutely. We partner with pediatricians, psychologists, developmental optometrists, speech therapists, teachers, and school IEP teams to support the whole child.
We are currently in-network with AETNA PPO for occupational therapy and speech therapy services. We are considered out-of-network for all other insurance plans. If out-of-network, families self-pay and can submit superbills to insurance for possible reimbursement based on their plan.
A superbill is a detailed medical receipt containing diagnosis codes, procedure codes, provider credentials, and payment information that parents submit to insurance for reimbursement.
You pay for sessions, receive a superbill, submit it to your insurance, and insurance may reimburse you directly depending on your plan’s out-of-network benefits.
Ask about out-of-network OT/SLP benefits, deductibles, co-insurance, visit limits, prior authorization requirements, and where to submit superbills.
Coverage may depend on diagnosis codes, medical necessity, plan type, documentation requirements, or habilitative vs. educational service distinctions.
After payment for services is complete, we will send you the superbill immediately.
A receipt shows payment, while a superbill includes diagnosis codes, CPT codes, provider credentials, and all information required to request reimbursement.
No. Reimbursement depends on your plan. We cannot guarantee insurance decisions, but we provide complete documentation for submission.
Yes. Families submit superbills directly to insurance. We do not submit claims or manage insurance communications on behalf of families.
Yes. Many families use HSA or FSA funds to pay for therapy services.
We can provide updated documentation and clarify codes, but we cannot appeal directly to insurance on your behalf.
Yes. We can provide a list of commonly used procedure and diagnosis codes for pre-authorization inquiries.
We accept credit cards, HSA/FSA cards, and checks.
Invoices are provided weekly and we recommend our “autopay” option with a credit card on file to speed up the superbill process for families. Superbills are provided immediately after payment for services.
Submission varies by insurance company, usually through an online portal, fax, or specific claims address listed on the insurance card.
