Helpful Information

Evaluations and therapy sessions can take place either in our Dallas clinic or on a mobile basis in your home, child’s preschool or private school, or other community setting. We are not able to provide therapy in a public school. Bright Start Intensives take place in our Dallas, TX clinic only.

Our mobile services currently serve the following areas:

Richardson
North Dallas
Lake Highlands
North Garland
Addison
Wylie
Murphy
Plano
McKinney
Frisco
Allen

We are a private pay provider and an “out-of-network” provider for all insurance companies.

If you are seeking reimbursement from your insurance company, a Superbill (detailed receipts) can be provided to you with treatment codes, diagnosis codes, and all of the necessary information. You may contact your insurance company directly to determine if they provide coverage for out-of-network assessment and treatment for occupational therapy services.

Each insurance company is different, and it is your responsibility to contact your insurance provider to find out exactly what is covered. We do not submit anything directly to insurance companies.

Cash, credit, and HSA/FSA cards are accepted. You can easily pay your invoice on the Client Portal and even set up Auto Pay. We are an approved TEFA provider and PDSES grant provider.

Duration and frequency of therapy sessions are completely dependent on the individual needs of each client. There is no “one size fits all.” The OT evaluation will help determine the appropriate plan of care. Our Foundations sessions are often 45 to 60 minutes, 1 to 2 times per week.

Bright Start Intensive sessions are typically 2 hours per day, for 5 consecutive days. A 2-week intensive is 5 consecutive days, break for Saturday and Sunday, and 5 additional consecutive days.

Every child’s timeline is unique. We assure you, it is our ultimate goal to have your child “graduate” from OT as soon as they are ready. Specific, measurable goals will be created to monitor progress and readiness for discharge.

No. Although we are experienced in working with a variety of medical diagnoses, such as Autism, ADD/ADHD, cerebral palsy, genetic conditions, and developmental disabilities, your child may also just need some extra support to catch up with age-appropriate skills. Many different kiddos can benefit from OT!

Every child has off days, but sometimes those moments aren't just a phase. They're a pattern. And patterns are worth paying attention to. Bright Beginnings OT & Wellness helps families figure out which is which. Below are some of the most common signs many parents tell us about right before they book an evaluation.

Big Reactions, Slow Recovery

• Meltdowns that seem bigger than the situation calls for

• Takes a long time to calm down once upset

• Gets overwhelmed by loud sounds, certain textures, tags, or messy hands

• Seeks out spinning, crashing, or being squeezed tightly

• Seems anxious around transitions or new situations

Movement and Coordination

• Clumsy or accident-prone compared to peers

• Avoids the playground, or specific equipment on it

• Tires quickly during seated schoolwork

• Trouble with pencil grip or handwriting that's hard to read

• Still struggling with buttons, zippers, or tying shoes past the age most kids pick it up

Attention and Focus

• Can't stay seated or focused for age-appropriate tasks

• In constant motion — fidgeting, climbing, needing to move

• Loses the thread partway through a task

• Acts before thinking things through

Everyday Independence

• Needs more help than expected with dressing, feeding, or hygiene

• Picky eating that seems tied to texture, not taste

• Toileting delays with no medical explanation

Social Connection

• Trouble reading facial expressions or body language

• Prefers to play alone

• Struggles with back-and-forth conversation or group play

Notes From School

• Teachers mentioning fidgeting, messy handwriting, or trouble following multi-step directions

• Difficulty staying in her seat or transitioning between activities

• Poor academic performance despite being intelligent

If your child participated in an occupational therapy evaluation within the past six months, we can likely work with their most recent evaluation to help create an individualized treatment plan and goals.

Any gaps in the previous assessment (e.g., full primitive reflex testing) may require some informal assessment in the first session or two so we can gain a complete picture of their development.

We will also require our intake forms to be completed to provide us with the most up-to-date information regarding your child.

Absolutely! We defer to the parent’s preference. You are welcome to be as present as you would like. Some parents drop off at our clinic and return when the session is complete, while others wait in our waiting room. Some stay for all sessions and even are invited to engage in activities with us. As long as the child is engaged and participating, we encourage parent involvement.

Note: We do require a parent or caregiver remain on site for in-home visits.

We offer payment plans for our Bright Start Intensives, breaking the investment into 4 monthly payments. Foundations sessions are not offered on a payment plan.

We would love to! We find it incredibly valuable to collaborate with each child’s support team to allow for continuity. Similarly, we will provide referral suggestions for trusted providers, should we observe a need for the support of another provider.

We work with children ages 0 to 21.

We are holistic in our approach to care. We look for root causes to difficulties and make a plan to address underlying areas of concern. Therapy is 100% individualized and never cookie cutter. We provide the latest, most effective therapeutic approaches and modalities from highly experienced therapists, resulting in powerful, lasting change.