Frequently Asked Questions about Maple Tree Pediatric Therapy
Find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions by parents & guardians about Maple Tree Pediatric Therapy.
Pediatric occupational therapy helps children develop the skills they need to participate in everyday activities, also known as “occupations.” These include sleeping, eating, playing, getting dressed, completing self-care tasks, participating in school routines, and engaging in social experiences.
At Maple Tree Pediatric Therapy, we focus on supporting the underlying skills that impact these daily activities, such as fine motor development, sensory processing, emotional regulation, coordination, and attention. Our goal is to help each child build independence, confidence, and success in their natural environments, at home, school, and in the community.
Children may benefit from occupational therapy services if they are experiencing challenges with daily routines, development, or behavior. Some common signs include:
- Difficulty with handwriting, coloring, or using utensils
- Trouble getting dressed (buttons, zippers, shoes)
- Sensitivity to sounds, textures, clothing, or foods
- Frequent falls, clumsiness, or poor coordination
- Difficulty with attention, transitions, or following directions
- Emotional outbursts or challenges with self-regulation
- Delays in play skills or social interaction
If you’re noticing any of these challenges, an occupational therapy evaluation can help identify your child’s unique needs and provide a clear plan for support. Get started by filling out our client intake forms today.
At Maple Tree Pediatric Therapy, we support children with a wide range of developmental needs, diagnoses, and challenges. Some of the more common diagnoses we see include autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing differences, developmental delays, fine motor delays, coordination difficulties, and challenges with emotional regulation, feeding, or daily routines.
It’s important to know that a formal diagnosis is not required to begin occupational therapy services. Many children we work with do not yet have a diagnosis, may not qualify for one, or are currently in the process of being evaluated. Families often seek support because they notice their child is having difficulty with everyday activities such as dressing, feeding, handwriting, attention, or managing emotions—and that is enough.
At Maple Tree Pediatric Therapy, OT evaluations are comprehensive, play-based, and tailored to your child. During the evaluation, your child will participate in a variety of activities that allow the therapist to assess skills such as fine motor development, sensory processing, coordination, attention, and daily living skills.
We also include a caregiver interview to better understand your child’s routines, strengths, and areas of concern. When appropriate, we may collaborate with teachers or other providers.
Following the evaluation, you will receive a detailed report and a personalized plan of care with goals designed to support your child’s development across environments.
Pediatric Occupational Therapy sessions at Maple Tree are hands-on, engaging, and play-based. Each session is intentionally designed to target your child’s goals while keeping them motivated and successful.
A session may include:
- Movement activities (swings, obstacle courses, climbing)
- Fine motor tasks (cutting, drawing, building, manipulating objects)
- Sensory-based play
- Social or emotional skill-building activities
- Daily living skill practice (dressing, feeding, routines, recipe following, hygiene activities)
We meet children where they are and use their interests to guide therapy, making each session both meaningful and fun. Experience a day Maple Tree by checking out our social story!
Yes! We regularly share glimpses of our therapy sessions, activities, and resources on our social media pages. Following along is a great way to see what pediatric occupational therapy looks like at Maple Tree Pediatric Therapy and how we support children through play-based, meaningful activities.
On our Instagram and Facebook pages, you’ll find examples of therapy setups, creative activities, favorite tools we use in sessions, and ideas that families can carry over into daily routines at home.
Maple Tree Pediatric Therapy is based in the High Country of North Carolina, and proudly serves families in Ashe County, Watauga County, Alleghany County, Wilkes County, and the surrounding communities with pediatric occupational therapy services.
We work regularly to provide occupational therapy for children from many local towns and communities, including:
Ashe County: Jefferson, West Jefferson, Lansing, Warrensville, Creston, Fleetwood, Todd, Crumpler, Laurel Springs, and Grassy Creek
Watauga County: Boone, Blowing Rock, and Deep Gap
Alleghany County: Sparta, Laurel Springs, and Piney Creek
Wilkes County: North Wilkesboro, Wilkesboro, Millers Creek, Moravian Falls, and McGrady
If you’re located nearby but don’t see your town listed, we’d still love to connect. Reach out to our team to learn more about how we can support your child and family.
We offer services in a variety of settings, including:
- Our therapy gym, which is located in Jefferson on Main Street.
- Daycares and preschools
- Schools (when appropriate)
- Home-based visits
Our goal is to meet children in the environments where they naturally live, learn, and play.
At Maple Tree Pediatric Therapy, we believe in a highly individualized, relationship-based approach to care. We take the time to truly understand each child and family, building strong connections that support meaningful progress.
Our pediatric occupational therapy is:
- Play-based and engaging
- Rooted in evidence-based practices
- Focused on the whole child
- Collaborative with caregivers
We provide pediatric occupational therapy services for children from infancy through adolescence. Our pediatric occupational therapists have experience supporting a wide range of developmental stages, from early milestones such as feeding, crawling, and early play skills, to school-age challenges like handwriting, attention, emotional regulation, and independence with daily routines.
Yes! We provide some occupational therapy services in daycare and preschool settings, allowing children to receive support within their daily routines and environments.
School-based collaboration may also be available depending on your child’s needs and the specific setting. This approach helps promote carryover of skills and supports success across environments.
The length of therapy varies depending on your child’s individual needs, goals, and progress. Some children benefit from short-term support, while others may need ongoing therapy over a longer period of time.
We continuously monitor progress and adjust goals as your child develops new skills.
We will take care of getting a referral! Please provide your child’s pediatrician, and we will contact the medical office and request a referral. Medical providers are also able to send over referrals directly from their office via fax.
Getting started is simple! You can reach out to Maple Tree Pediatric Therapy by phone or through our website to begin the intake process.
Yes! Maple Tree Pediatric Therapy is an in-network provider for Medicaid and private insurance plans. We are in-network with Medicaid, Healthy Blue, WellCare, Amerihealth Caritas, United Community Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, State Health Plan, United Healthcare, UMR, Cigna, TriCare, and Aetna.
Our team will help verify your benefits and guide you through the process so you understand your coverage for pediatric occupational therapy services. We strive to make therapy accessible and easy to navigate for families. If there is a co-pay with a private insurance plan, an invoice will be emailed to your family at the start of each month for any balances.
Yes! We welcome referrals from pediatricians, family practice providers, specialists, therapists, teachers, school teams, and other professionals who support children and families.
To make a referral or connect with our team, please send the child’s information and referral via fax to 828-552-5719
Yes! As of October 2025, Maple Tree has partnered with Spencer Speech Therapy to host Speech Therapy at our Maple Tree Clinic in Jefferson. Contact Spencer Speech Therapy to schedule an evaluation at Maple Tree.
We’re here to help! If you have additional questions or would like to learn more about our pediatric occupational therapy services, please reach out to our team either by phone or our contact form.
At Maple Tree Pediatric Therapy, we are passionate about supporting children and families every step of the way.