School Partnerships
In partnership with the school, we can work together to bridge gaps in therapy services to support the whole child! Integrating outpatient therapy within the school day reduces or eliminates many barriers that prevent children and families from accessing therapy. Bloom Pediatric Therapy partners with schools and daycares in Birmingham, Homewood, Vestavia, Mountain Brook, Indian Springs, Hoover, Pelham, and Alabaster.
School Screenings
Screenings are a great way to identify specific skill areas that may be impacting student participation in classroom activities. They often serve as the first step in identifying developmental concerns and the need for further evaluation. Bloom Pediatric Therapy is available to come to your school and offer speech and occupational therapy screenings for families who are interested. Contact Bloom today for more information about offering screenings at your school, preschool, or daycare.
OCCUPATIONAL SCREENINGS
Cutting
Visual Motor
Grasp
Pre-writing/Handwriting
Coloring​
SPEECH SCREENINGS
Language
Articulation
Stuttering
Social Communication
Not all areas are able to be screened. If families have concerns in any of the areas listed below, you may recommend the family call Bloom directly to connect with a therapist.
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Sensory Preferences or Aversions
Emotional Regulation
Texture Sensitivities
Attention
Feeding/Picky Eating
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If concerns are identified during a screening, a formal evaluation may be recommended to initiate ongoing therapy services.
BLOOM ONGOING SERVICES
​​​​Speech, Occupational, and Feeding Evaluations ​
Weekly 1-1 therapy sessions ​
Ongoing Collaboration with School Personnel
​COST
Paid for by parent/caregiver through insurance or private pay. The school has no financial responsibility for services rendered.
CONTINUITY
The same therapist(s) will come to your school each week for ongoing therapy sessions. We value establishing and maintaining relationships with our clients and partnered schools.
COLLABORATION
Families who elect school services may sign a release of information to allow ongoing collaboration between school staff and Bloom therapists regarding progress, teacher observations, and suggestions for carryover in the classroom.
COMMUNICATION
Bloom therapists will communicate directly with parent(s)/caregiver(s) to discuss session, progress, and suggestions for skill carryover.
CONSIDERATIONS
Therapists will need access to a designated room to provide 1-1 therapy sessions, which may include a conference room, empty classroom, etc.