Start Your Child’s Therapy Journey

If you’re noticing challenges with your child’s development, behavior, communication, sensory processing, or daily routines, it’s absolutely okay to have questions. You don’t need a diagnosis to reach out. We’re happy to talk through your concerns and help you determine if an evaluation would be beneficial. Early support can make a meaningful difference, and you’re not alone in navigating this.

At Skill Point Therapy, we use a DIRFloortime approach, which is a relationship-based, developmental model of therapy. This means we focus on connection before compliance. Instead of expecting children to sit, perform, or follow directions right away, we meet them where they are developmentally and build from there. We follow your child’s lead, join them in what they love, and use play and meaningful interaction to support growth. Through this approach, we help children strengthen their ability to regulate, engage, communicate, and problem-solve – building the foundation needed to use those skills in real life.

That’s completely okay, and actually something we expect. We don’t rely on compliance or force participation. Instead, we focus on building trust, connection, and regulation first. When children feel safe and understood, engagement naturally follows. We meet your child exactly where they are and support them in a way that feels respectful and effective.

Yes! Parent involvement is an important part of the process. We value collaboration and will share strategies, insights, and progress along the way so you feel confident supporting your child outside of sessions as well.

Your child’s evaluation is play-based, relaxed, and designed to feel comfortable, not stressful. We get to know your child through interaction, observation, and connection, while talking with you about your concerns, your child’s strengths, and your goals. After the evaluation, we develop an individualized plan of care and review our recommendations with you. We can often schedule consistent therapy sessions to begin as soon as the next week, focusing on connection, regulation, communication, and functional skills.

To get started, you’ll complete our intake paperwork and provide a referral from your child’s doctor if using insurance. Once everything is received, our team will reach out to schedule your child’s evaluation and walk you through next steps. If you don’t have your referral when filling out the forms, you can also email it to Manager@SkillPointTherapy.com.

At times, certain days and times – especially after school – may be limited. We do offer a waitlist and will always do our best to get your child started as soon as possible. Sometimes we can begin with a less preferred time and adjust as more availability opens up. Please contact us for current availability, as we’re continually growing our team and opening new appointment times.

We ask for at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellations. Consistency is a big part of progress, especially with a relationship-based approach like DIRFloortime. Frequent cancellations or no-shows may result in moving to a flexible schedule so we can best support all of our families.

Yes! We offer social skills groups designed to support connection, communication, flexibility, and peer interaction in a fun, play-based environment. Rooted in a DIRFloortime approach, we focus on building relationships, shared attention, and meaningful interaction rather than practicing scripts or forced social behaviors. Groups are formed based on age, developmental level, and social needs. Click Get Started to fill out the form and get on the list for an upcoming group.

Yes. Skill Point Therapy works with several insurance plans, including many Florida Medicaid plans and TRICARE. We also offer private-pay options and are a direct-pay provider for Step Up For Students/FES-UA. Insurance participation and coverage can vary, so our team can help you determine your options before getting started.

Costs vary depending on your child’s needs, the services provided, and your insurance coverage. We work with a variety of insurance plans, including Medicaid and Tricare, and also offer private pay and Step Up for Students options. Our team is happy to walk you through your specific benefits and any out-of-pocket costs so there are no surprises.

When you’re ready to get help, you don’t want to wait. Start times depend on availability and therapist match, but we can often begin the evaluation process quickly and start therapy soon after.

No. Many families come to us with concerns, not a diagnosis. We can help you determine if an evaluation is appropriate and guide you through next steps.

We work with children, adolescents, and young adults, with services individualized based on developmental and functional needs. If you’re unsure, we’re happy to talk through your child’s situation.

Frequency depends on your child’s individual needs. After the evaluation, we’ll recommend a schedule that supports meaningful progress and fits your routine.

That’s more common than you might think. Our approach focuses on connection and regulation first, which often helps children engage and make meaningful progress in new ways.