What happens if you do not have a time that works for my schedule?
Family Achievement Center offers a “flexible schedule” option. This option allows a family to call on Friday and check availability for day/times the following week. This is a great option for families with changing schedules or waiting for a specific day and time. Talk with your therapist to see if an on-call or ‘flexible’ schedule […]
Read MoreWhat role do parents and caregivers have in therapy at FAC?
At FAC, we strongly believe in the therapist/caregiver relationship. It is important to consistently bring your child to their therapy appointments and consistently follow-through with your therapist’s home program recommendations. The collaborative relationship between the therapist and the parent helps to develop and facilitate functional and meaningful goals, home programming, appropriate and timely referrals when […]
Read MoreWhat does an evaluation consist of?
A skilled physical, occupational and/or speech therapist will meet with you and your child. The therapist will review the intake form and ask additional questions as needed. The child will then be evaluated using a standardized test and/or clinical observations. The information from the evaluation is used to come up with achievable goals individualized for […]
Read MoreHow long will my appointment be and how often?
Speech therapy visits are typically 45 minutes and occupational and physical therapy visits are 60 minutes. Frequency of therapy is determined at the evaluation and is dependent on the child’s needs. Family Achievement Center makes the best attempts to fit therapy into your family’s schedule.
Read MoreHow is therapy at FAC different than school therapy or district services?
For school aged children, school therapy is based on the educational model and addresses how a child functions within their educational environment. Often time, school and district services are less often than outpatient therapy. For both school aged and younger children, it may be more difficult to qualify for school/district therapy than outpatient therapy. Outpatient […]
Read MoreWhy do I need to reschedule appointments when I cancel?
Consistency of therapy is important to build and maintain skills. Inconsistent attendance may result is regression of learned skills. Also, insurance companies review attendance compliance when determining if they cover therapy services. Family Achievement Center has a 75% attendance rate and failure to reach this can result in a same day schedule.
Read MoreIs Family Achievement Center open on holidays?
Family Achievement Center is open most days and does not follow any certain school district schedule. We also will post on our social media channels if we are closed, especially due to inclement weather. Family Achievement Center is closed on these dates in 2023: May 27th July 4th September 2nd November 28rd & 29th December […]
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