At our Sensory Kids and Social Minds, we offer comprehensive evaluations and therapy services for children aged 0 to 17 and their families, provided by experienced Occupational Therapists (OT) and/or Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP). Our evaluations last 1.5-2 hours.

Evaluation Options:

  • Comprehensive OT Evaluation
    • OT Evaluation may include the following: performance-based assessment of gross, fine, and perceptual motor skills, and motor-free assessment of visual perception; clinical observations of strength, sensory integration abilities, social skills, praxis skills, and coordination; standardized caregiver reporting of sensory processing, peer and adult-mediated social skills, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and compliance or behavioral challenges.
  • Comprehensive SLP Evaluation
    • Speech and Language Evaluation may include the following: performance-based assessment of expressive and receptive language development, social/pragmatic communication skills, motor speech skills, articulation/speech sounds, phonological processing, and feeding skills; clinical observations of play skills, fluency, early developmental milestones, and overall communication profile; standardized caregiver reporting of language comprehension and use, social communication across settings, speech clarity and intelligibility, oral motor and feeding concerns, emotional regulation, and early intervention needs.
  • Comprehensive OT & SLP Combination Evaluation

Insurance Information:

  • We are out-of-network for both Speech and OT services.
  • Families pay for services upfront, and we submit insurance claims as a courtesy.
  • Insurance coverage can vary, so we advise families to call their insurance provider to confirm out-of-network benefits and deductible status.

Important Details:

  • Evaluations for new clients are required, and re-evaluations are conducted annually.
  • Evaluations can provide diagnostic codes for speech but only suggest diagnoses for OT.
  • Most families with out-of-network benefits can apply the costs toward their deductible.
  • Therapy sessions range from $180 to $225 per hour, depending on specialization of the therapist.
  • Social groups are available to children who are receiving or have received individual sessions.

Next Steps:

  • For more information or to schedule an evaluation, please call (201) 324 – 1700 (Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM) or email JCClinic@sensorykidsandsocialminds.com or UnionClinic@sensorykidsandsocialminds.com.
  • Evaluations are performed at our Jersey City location (158 Newark Ave).
  • Sessions are available at our Jersey City (JC) and Union locations.
  • Payments are made at the front desk on the day of service.