Faqs

Pediatric therapy is valuable to children who are not meeting age-appropriate, developmental milestones. Therapists are trained to understand how children develop and can train caregivers and family members to address developmental delays in the home.

Determining if your child needs therapy can be challenging. Pediatricians and other healthcare professionals frequently recommend therapeutic intervention. A parent or guardian may get a suggestion or hear concerns from a teacher or other professional about their child not being able to perform a specific skill. Sometimes, a parent may observe their child having difficulty with a skill that other same-age children have no difficulty performing. Other circumstances that may lead parents to seek out therapy include when a child is born prematurely, born with a genetic abnormality or in cases when a child is adopted with unknow birth history.In these situations, it is always best to learn about typical development and discuss the development of your child with your healthcare provider.  Early intervention can make a significant difference in your child’s well-being and development.

During a pediatric therapy session, your child will engage in various activities designed to address their specific needs. The therapist may use play, games, and other interactive exercises to help your child progress towards their therapeutic goals. Sessions are typically structured to be both fun and therapeutic, allowing children to feel comfortable and supported. Parents might also be involved to learn strategies for reinforcing progress at home. Each session is tailored to promote your child’s overall development in a safe and nurturing environment.

All our therapists at Building Blocks Pediatricsare registered and licensed through the state of Georgia and carry malpractice insurance.

Insurance coverage for therapy services varies depending on your provider and plan. Many insurance plans do offer coverage for pediatric therapy, but the extent of coverage can differ. It is imperative to check with your insurance company to understand what specific services are covered, any limitations or requirements, and if pre-authorization is needed.  In the event the insurance claim is not covered the family will be responsible for the full cost of all provided services.

Building Blocks Pediatrics is currently in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, Georgia Medicaid, PeachState, and Amerigroup.  We are happy to courtesy bill out-of-network insurance providers.  However, it is imperative to fully understand your coverage including any limitations, requirements and/or authorizations.

BBP Cancellation Policy When a patient is scheduled for an appointment for therapy, we set aside the time and professional resources needed to meet the needs of that patient. When a patient fails to show up or cancels the appointment with at least 24 hours’ notice, professional skills that could be used to help other patients go unused. While we understand that it is occasionally necessary to cancel an appointment due to an unexpected event or scheduling conflict, it is our policy that when a patient misses two consecutive appointments or falls below 75% in recent attendance, to remove that patient from the schedule. That appointment time will be made available to the next patient on our waiting list.  At Building Blocks Pediatrics, we believe that success begins with consistency of treatment.  If you find that your child is unable to consistently attend sessions in their allotted appointment time, you will need to call our office to see if there is a more suitable time slot available. Otherwise your child will be removed from the weekly scheduleuntil there is an opening more convenient for you or placed on the call in list.