Best Occupational Therapy in Abilene, TX (2025)

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What to Look For in Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists help children with autism develop fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care abilities, and the skills needed for daily activities like eating, dressing, and handwriting.

✓Sensory integration training
✓Experience with autism spectrum disorders
✓Sensory gym or appropriate equipment
✓Home program recommendations
✓Collaboration with school and other therapists

Insurance: Most health insurance covers occupational therapy. Schools provide OT through IEPs. Regional Centers may fund OT for eligible children.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does occupational therapy address?▾

OT helps with fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care (eating, dressing), handwriting, and daily living skills.

How is sensory processing disorder treated?▾

OTs use sensory integration therapy, providing controlled sensory experiences to help children better process and respond to sensory input.

Does my child need OT if they're already in ABA?▾

Often yes. OT addresses different skills than ABA. Many children benefit from both therapies working together.

Can OT help with picky eating?▾

Yes. OTs often work on feeding challenges related to sensory sensitivities, oral motor skills, and food aversions.

Your Regional Office

Betty Hardwick Center

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📍 2616 S. Clack St. Abilene, TX 79606, 2616 S. Clack St. Abilene 79606

📞 (325) 690-5100

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🕐 Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Administrative Offices). Crisis services are available 24/7.

Eligibility varies by program. Generally, individuals must have a diagnosed intellectual or developmental disability, mental health condition, or substance use disorder and meet specific criteria for each program. ECI serves children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities.

Texas Resources

Key Laws

SB 1484

Requires health plans to cover ABA therapy for children with autism under age 10.

HB 1481

Expands autism insurance coverage and removes age limits for certain plans.

Funding Sources

LIDDA (Local IDD Authority)

Texas's system of 39 local authorities providing services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Medicaid Waiver Programs

HOME, CLASS, DBMD, and HCS waivers provide community-based services.

Private Insurance

Coverage varies by plan. Many plans now cover ABA therapy.

School District (IEP)

Free Appropriate Public Education through age 22.

Other Services in Abilene

ABA Therapy Speech Therapy Developmental Pediatrician Neuropsychologist IEP Advocate