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Occupational Therapy Providers in Athens
📍 Teachers and therapists assigned to district schools (contact district office)
Premier Children's Therapy
📍 listed clinic locations (primary office info on website)
Treehouse Pediatric Therapy (Athens)
📍 1230 Baxter St (main St. Mary's campus address listed on site)
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
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Does my child need OT if they're already in ABA?▾
Can OT help with picky eating?▾
Your Regional Office
Region 2 - North Central
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📍 503 Oak Street, Gainesville, GA 30501, Gainesville 30501
🕐 Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (General Office Hours - may vary by department)
Individuals with developmental disabilities who meet Georgia residency requirements and eligibility criteria as defined by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). Eligibility is determined through an assessment process.
Georgia Resources
Funding Sources
Medicaid/State Program
Contact your state's Medicaid agency for autism-related services and waiver programs.
Private Insurance
Many states mandate autism coverage. Check your plan's benefits.
School District (IEP)
Free Appropriate Public Education for children ages 3-22 with disabilities.
Early Intervention
Federally mandated services for children 0-3 with developmental delays.