SERVICES FOR INFANTS

 

For families whose infant struggles with feeding or with reaching other developmental milestones, Katie Hird, OTD, OTR/L can help!

Who Can Benefit

For infants experiencing issues with any of the following, Katie can help:

  • Difficulties with breast or bottle feeding

  • Breastfeeding positioning

  • Latch difficulties

  • Transitioning to solid foods

  • GI symptoms and/or allergies

  • Difficulty gaining weight

  • Torticollis

  • Tightness

  • Side preference

  • Head flattening

  • Tummy time

  • Motor skills development

  • Developmental milestones

An evaluation with Katie can help identify what is causing your child’s issues with feeding and achieving milestones, as well as treatment recommendations to support their continued development.

What to Expect

Evaluations take approximately 55 minutes and will include assessment of the following:

  • Your child’s birth, health, and medical history

  • Your child’s developmental milestones

  • Tummy time abilities and strength

  • Oral-motor skills

  • Oral sensory processing skills

  • Breast or bottle feeding

After the evaluation, you will be provided with documentation of Katie’s findings, including her recommendations for treatment if appropriate.

If continuing therapy is recommended for your child, follow-up sessions are available with Katie (availability permitting) in our office.

OUR APPROACH

Like all our providers and practitioners here at Parker Place, Katie employs a holistic model of evaluation and treatment, which takes into consideration the “whole child” and how to best meet their needs. Katie is a Certified Lactation Counselor, with additional certifications in the Tummy Time! Method, postpartum support and perinatal mental health, and more. She has extensive experience working with infants facing a variety of challenges.

RATES & SCHEDULING

Infant services are offered on a self-pay basis only and are not billed to insurance. Rates are as follows:

  • Initial evaluation (including up to 55 minutes of assessment time & documentation of all findings:) $320.00

  • Follow-up sessions as needed (including up to 55 minutes of in-person therapy): $160.00

Evaluations & therapy sessions with Katie are available in the Parker Place office. If you are interested in setting up a session, please text our office at 410-844-8998 or submit the short contact form below, and our staff will be happy to assist you!