A common question we hear from parents is why their child should receive clinic-based therapy if they are already receiving school-based treatment. There are several reasons why private care outside of school might be beneficial for your child, which is what we’ll cover here.
At No Limits Pediatric Therapies in Bentonville, AR, our mission is to support children in overcoming their developmental challenges and reaching their full potential. Today, I want to explore the differences between private and in-school therapy and why private care might be the best option for your child.
Private Care Can Offer Much More Intensive Therapy
School-based therapy is often limited in scope and duration. Many children receive limited time per month, and this may not always be provided one-on-one. This limit on how much time your child can even receive therapy makes it difficult for them to build their skills effectively, as they might not have enough time to practice.
Now, that’s not on the school-based therapists at all, that’s how therapy programming works in most public school systems in the United States. But because of that time limitation, many children struggle to achieve their developmental milestones even with school-based therapy.
Private care, on the other hand, has less limitations. We can see your child outside of school as often as they need in order to help them build their developmental skills for success in life.
The Private Clinic Approach Is Much More Holistic
School-based therapy focuses on equipping children with the skills they need to participate in their education. This means that the school’s therapist can only help your child with the specific skills necessary to a classroom environment like focusing, handwriting, or navigating their school environment.
But private care is able to adopt a more holistic approach. Clinic-based pediatric therapy is personalized to address all areas of a child’s life. This includes not only academic skills but also self-care, social skills, play, and much more. By considering the whole child, we can provide a comprehensive treatment plan that helps them thrive in all aspects of their daily life, not just in the classroom.
Private Therapy and School Therapy Can Be Complementary
It’s important to recognize the value of school-based therapy in helping children participate in their education. School-based therapists do their best to support each child within the constraints of the school environment and their respective program rules.
However, for children who need more intensive support, complementing school-based therapy with private care can make a significant difference. This dual approach can help children succeed both at school and at home by providing them with the tools they need to grow in all areas of life.
Reach Out to No Limits for an Evaluation
If you’re curious to find out if private therapy can benefit your child, reach out to our team at No Limits Pediatric Therapies. We offer a free 15-minute developmental consultation to help determine if therapy is the right step for your child.
Call us today at (479) 250-9838 to schedule your consultation and take the first step towards helping your child achieve with no limits.
About Terrica
Terrica Weatherford, MSOT, founded No Limits Pediatric Therapies in 2016. She earned her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2012. For over 13 years, Terrica has been committed to helping neurodiverse children (and those who need extra support) reach their full potential. She founded her practice to ensure she could provide exceptional care for children and their families.
