Frequently Asked Questions

A physician's referral is required for occupational therapy and speech therapy evaluations and treatment.  Your child's pediatrician can fax a referral to our office at fax #: 205.502.7171

The initial evaluation will always include a conversation with parents/caregivers to obtain and discuss medical and social history, strengths and interests, and areas of concern. During the initial evaluation the therapist will also use clinical observations through play to assess your child's abilities. Standardized assessments are typically used to evaluate your child's 'developmental age' and provide scores in order to track progress made during therapy. Following the interview, observation, and standardized testing, therapist, parents, and child (if appropriate) will collaborate on client-centered goals.

Feeding therapy evaluations include clinical assessment of facial structures, oral motor skills, and behavioral/sensory/social responses to different types of foods.

Evaluation appointments are scheduled for one hour. Please submit all of the requested intake paperwork prior to your child’s initial evaluation appointment so that our therapists can best prepare and complete the evaluation process during the scheduled appointment. 

Once the initial evaluation is complete, our therapist will provide a recommedation on frequency and duration of therapy sessions (typically 1-2x/week for 45 or 60 minutes). Children 'graduate' from OT once goals are mastered and parents feel there are no additional concerns. Length of treatment time varies according to several factors including severity of delay(s), consistency of appointments, and compliance with home program.

A parent or guardian must remain on the property throughout the appointment.  You and your therapist will collaborate on benefits of being present during sessions and our waiting area is also re-open.  There will be 5 minutes at the end of each session allotted to parent education and to discuss activities to practice at home during the week.

Caregivers are always welcome in individual treatment rooms during sessions, however due to our sensory gym being a shared treatment space, only clients and therapists are allowed in the gym for client confidentiality. 

The BOOST Kids clinic has moved to a larger and better equipped clinic to work with a wider range of children and families. We are still in Homewood and have a direct parking lot.

Please note that our offices are on the 2nd floor and there is no elevator access.

The physical address is 3250 Independence Dr. Ste 200, Homewood AL, 35209. 

BOOST Kids, LLC is currently participating with the following insurance companies: 

 - BlueCrossBlueShield - AL

 - ALLKids

 - United Healthcare

 - UMR

 -  Viva

 - Tricare 

 -  EBPA

 - AL Medicaid*

Coverage will depend upon your specific insurance policy.

*Please note, we are not currently accepting NEW Medicaid patients, effective 10/01/25.

Please call our office with any questions regarding insurance coverage and pricing.