Occupational Therapy Clinics in Burlington, VT

Out-of-pocket pediatric occupational therapy in the Burlington area generally runs about $120–$200 per session at private practices, with evaluations costing more. Many providers accept commercial insurance and Vermont Medicaid (including Dr. Dynasaur for eligible children), which can reduce your cost to a copay or to $0 for covered, medically necessary services. Some practices do not bill insurance but provide receipts for reimbursement, so confirm rates directly with the provider.

Many Vermont plans cover occupational therapy when it is medically necessary, and Vermont Medicaid and the Dr. Dynasaur program cover OT for eligible children. Some Burlington practices are out-of-network and provide receipts or superbills for reimbursement, and a few offer sliding-scale fees. Verify benefits before starting.

Pediatric OT helps children build the skills they need for daily life: fine motor and handwriting skills, sensory processing and self-regulation, visual-motor integration, motor planning and coordination, feeding, and self-care tasks like dressing. OTs often support children with autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, and developmental delays.

How long are occupational therapy sessions for children?

Most pediatric OT sessions in Burlington last 30 to 60 minutes, typically once or twice a week. Initial evaluations usually take 60 to 90 minutes. Some clinics also offer gym- or aquatic-based sessions and intensive models that structure therapy differently.

Yes. Several Burlington-area OT providers — including Kids' RehabGYM, Green Mountain OT, and Vermont OT Connections — offer home, community, or school-based services, treating children in the settings where they live and learn in addition to clinic-based care.

How do I know if my child needs occupational therapy?

Consider an OT evaluation if your child struggles with handwriting or fine motor tasks, is over- or under-sensitive to sensory input, has trouble with self-care like dressing or feeding, avoids age-appropriate play, or has difficulty with attention and self-regulation. A pediatrician referral or a direct evaluation can clarify whether OT would help.

It varies by practice rather than by city, so it is worth asking when you call — a clinic with a long wait for weekly therapy will often book an evaluation much sooner, and some hold cancellation slots. Because of that, most families contact more than one practice on this page rather than waiting on the first. If your child is under three, your state's early intervention program runs on its own timeline and is worth starting in parallel.