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    • Where to start
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    • EIDT
    • Outpatient Therapy
    • In-Home Therapy
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  • EIDT
  • Outpatient Therapy
  • In-Home Therapy
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  • Speech Therapy
  • Feeding Therapy
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT THERAPY SETTING & PROVIDER

 Choosing the right therapy setting can feel overwhelming. There’s no single “best” option — the right setting depends on your child’s needs, your family’s schedule, and the services available in your area. Below is a brief overview of the most common therapy settings. 

Center-Based Therapy (e.g., EIDT or Pediatric Day Treatment)

Center-Based Therapy (e.g., EIDT or Pediatric Day Treatment)

Center-Based Therapy (e.g., EIDT or Pediatric Day Treatment)

 Therapy services are delivered in a classroom-like environment with built-in routines, structured schedules, and opportunities for peer interaction.

Learn More about EIDT

Outpatient Therapy Clinics

Center-Based Therapy (e.g., EIDT or Pediatric Day Treatment)

Center-Based Therapy (e.g., EIDT or Pediatric Day Treatment)

 Children attend weekly therapy sessions at a clinic, often with  greater parent involvement and scheduling flexibility compared to center-based programs.

Learn More about Outpatient Therapy

In-Home Therapy

Center-Based Therapy (e.g., EIDT or Pediatric Day Treatment)

School-Based Therapy

  Therapists come to the child’s home to work on skills in a natural environment, ideal for children needing daily routine support.

Learn More about In-Home Therapy

School-Based Therapy

Center-Based Therapy (e.g., EIDT or Pediatric Day Treatment)

School-Based Therapy

 Therapy is provided during the school day through an IEP. It focuses on supporting educational success and classroom participation.

Learn More about School-Based Therapy

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