Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Serving Families Throughout Central Connecticut

    If you're looking for a therapist who will take the time to truly understand your child—not just treat a diagnosis—you've come to the right place.

    Growing Through Play provides pediatric occupational therapy, DIR/Floortime® therapy, and parent coaching for children and families throughout Central Connecticut. Our relationship-based, play-focused approach helps children build communication, emotional regulation, engagement, and everyday life skills through meaningful interactions with the people who know them best.

    We proudly serve families in:

    📍 Wallingford, CT

    📍 North Haven, CT

    📍 Branford, CT

    📍 Cheshire, CT

    📍 Guilford, CT

    📍 Madison, CT

    …and surrounding communities.

    Because therapy takes place in your home or community, we're sometimes able to expand into additional towns based on our schedule and availability. If you live within approximately 45 minutes of Wallingford, we'd love to hear from you and explore whether we're a good fit for your family.

    Whether you're searching for:

    • DIR/Floortime therapy near me

    • Pediatric occupational therapy near me

    • Play-based autism therapy near me

    • In-home occupational therapy for children

    • Parent coaching for autism and developmental delays

    our goal is the same—to help you better understand your child, feel more confident in supporting their development, and create joyful opportunities for connection through everyday play.

    Because when parents feel supported, children have more opportunities to grow.

  • You Are Your Child's Most Important Teacher

    No one knows your child better than you.

    That's why parent coaching isn't an extra service at Growing Through Play—it's an essential part of every session.

    Our goal isn't just to help your child during therapy.

    Our goal is to help you understand your child, feel confident in your everyday interactions, and recognize the hundreds of opportunities you already have to support their development through play.

    Together, we'll help you:

    ❤️ Better understand what your child's behaviors are communicating.

    🌱 Learn simple, practical strategies you can use during everyday routines.

    🤝 Feel more confident responding to moments of frustration, dysregulation, and uncertainty.

    ✨ Turn play, meals, bath time, bedtime, and other daily routines into meaningful opportunities for connection and growth.

    You won't be expected to remember everything on your own.

    Throughout each session, you'll receive real-time coaching, encouragement, and personalized guidance designed specifically for your child and your family.

    Because the greatest progress doesn't happen during one hour of therapy each week.

    It happens during the hundreds of small, loving moments you share with your child every single day.

    We're here to help you feel confident in those moments.

  • We primarily support young children and toddlers, including those in early intervention (Birth to Three), as well as preschool and early school-age children.

  • Growing Through Play is a private pay (self-pay) practice and does not currently accept insurance.

    This allows us to:

    • Provide highly individualized care

    • Avoid restrictions placed by insurance companies

    • Focus on your child’s unique developmental needs

    We can provide a superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement, depending on your insurance plan.

    How much do sessions cost?

    Session fees vary depending on the type and length of service.

    We offer:

    • Individual Floortime /OT sessions ( with coaching)

    • Reflective video based Caregiver coaching

    • Consultations

    • Intensive services

    Please contact us directly for current rates—we’re happy to walk you through options and find what works best for your family.

  • Yes. We offer initial consultations to:

    • Understand your child’s needs

    • Answer your questions

    • Determine if this is the right fit for your family

    This is a great first step if you’re feeling unsure where to begin.

  • Floortime sessions take place right where children learn and grow best—within their natural home and community environments. By working in familiar spaces, therapy becomes more meaningful, practical, and easier to integrate into everyday routines. For toddlers and young children, learning through daily activities like mealtime, play, and transitions helps build skills in a way that feels natural and supportive.

    Home-based therapy also empowers parents and caregivers with strategies they can confidently use throughout the day, creating more opportunities for connection, communication, and emotional development. This consistent, relationship-focused approach helps children generalize skills more effectively and supports lasting progress across all areas of development.