Frequently Asked
Questions

A referral for occupational therapy services is not required to initiate an evaluation or begin treatment services. However, an occupational therapy referral may be required from your insurance provider if you plan to submit a super bill for potential out of network reimbursement. It is recommended that you contact your insurance provider to ask if a physician's referral is required for reimbursement of services.

We take a bottom-up approach, starting at the neurological foundation using tools like photobiomodulation, vagus nerve stimulation, reflex integration, and sensory integration. Rather than just addressing surface-level symptoms, we harness the brain's neuroplasticity to build a strong neurological base so that higher-level skills like attention, coordination, and self-regulation can develop more naturally and effectively.

We work with children across a wide range of diagnoses and developmental concerns, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, developmental delays, anxiety, learning difficulties, coordination challenges, and retained primitive reflexes. We also support children who may not have a formal diagnosis but are struggling with self-regulation, attention, motor skills, or daily routines. Every child's treatment plan is individualized based on their unique neurological profile and goals.

We work with children of all ages, from infants through adolescents. Our root cause approach is effective across the developmental spectrum because it targets the neurological foundation that supports growth and function at every stage.

Absolutely. Caregiver involvement is a key part of our approach. You are welcome to observe and participate during sessions, and our therapist provides ongoing education and training so you can continue supporting your child's progress at home. We believe that empowering caregivers with knowledge and strategies leads to stronger, longer lasting outcomes.

NeuroConnect Intensives are our flagship program designed to take advantage of neuroplasticity through concentrated, daily therapy over a short period. Each intensive combines multiple treatment modalities including photobiomodulation, vagus nerve stimulation, reflex integration, and sensory integration. This multi-modal approach creates meaningful progress that traditional weekly sessions alone often cannot achieve.

Treatment sessions are typically scheduled for 45 to 60 minutes. The treatment session length will be recommended by the therapist depending on your child's specific therapy needs. The length of the sessions can be modified throughout the duration of treatment as needed.

NeuroConnect Intensives are one or two week programs, with sessions five days a week for two hours each day. The specific program length and goals are individually designed based on your child's needs. This concentrated, daily approach allows us to maximize neuroplasticity and build momentum that traditional once a week sessions cannot achieve on their own.

Connected Kids Pediatric Therapy is not in network with any insurance companies at this time. We can provide you with a super bill upon request to submit to your insurance provider for potential out of network reimbursement.

Therapy sessions take place at our clinic located at 22711 S Ellsworth Rd, Ste G106, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, in the Queen Creek Town Center. Contact us for specific details about availability.

Yes! We welcome families from out of state. For out of state families, the comprehensive evaluation will be completed on the first day of the intensive so we can assess your child and tailor the program to their specific needs. Contact us to learn more about scheduling and to discuss logistics.

It differs by therapy, and knowing which is which is genuinely useful when you are deciding. Sensory integration and motor skill development have the strongest base, with systematic reviews behind them. Reflex integration is supported by a well-designed randomized trial for reading difficulty, with the wider evidence still building. Photobiomodulation and non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation are newer: the pediatric studies are encouraging, and they are small. Our Research page gives every study we rely on, with its design, its size, and where the evidence is still developing, so nothing is taken on trust.

Not for these specific uses, and we would rather tell you than have you find out later. Therapeutic lasers of the kind used for photobiomodulation are FDA cleared, but that clearance covers uses such as temporary relief of pain and increased local blood circulation. Using one on the head for development is an off-label application, which is lawful and common throughout medicine and means the FDA has not evaluated this particular use. Ear-based vagus nerve stimulation is likewise investigational. The FDA-approved vagus nerve stimulator is a surgically implanted device for epilepsy and adult depression, which is not what we use. We explain all of this before you decide.

It is noninvasive and painless, children generally find it comfortable, and no serious adverse events have been reported in the pediatric trials published so far. It is not entirely free of side effects. Some children in those trials experienced headaches or changes in sleep, and because the studies are short, we do not have long-term safety data. Eye protection is used throughout. Tell us before we begin if your child has a seizure disorder, is photosensitive, takes a photosensitizing medication, or has an implanted device, and check with your physician first. If headaches or sleep disruption appear during a course of treatment, tell us and we will stop.

Occupational therapy does not cure autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, genetic conditions, or brain injury, and we will never tell you that it does. We do not diagnose medical conditions, prescribe or adjust medication, or provide psychotherapy. Occupational therapy addresses function: how your child participates in daily activities, regulates, moves, and learns. It works best alongside your child's physician, and alongside speech therapy, physical therapy, behavioral support, or mental health care where those are indicated. If your child needs something outside our scope, our job is to refer you.

We tell you. Goals are written at the evaluation and re-measured, so this is a conversation about data rather than a judgment call. If your child is not responding, we will discuss whether a different approach is warranted, whether a referral elsewhere would serve you better, or whether stopping is the right call. We do not recommend additional intensives simply because a first one was purchased. You are free to stop care at any point.