Beyond Billings

Remote Assessment & Consulting

Wild Roots' expertise doesn't stop at Billings' city limits. We bring trauma-informed occupational therapy assessment and consulting to families and organizations anywhere in the world.

For Families

Remote Occupational Therapy Assessment

You don't have to live near Billings to access Wild Roots' specialized trauma-informed evaluation. Our remote assessment process was built specifically for families — particularly foster and adoptive families — who need expert insight into their child's developmental needs but face barriers of distance.

We use the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) — a developmentally sensitive, neurobiology-informed approach — to create a detailed picture of your child's functional brain development and build an individualized recommendation plan.

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How It Works

The Remote Assessment Process

Screening Call (~15 min)

A brief phone call to assess family fit, understand current interventions, and review your child's developmental history.

Initial Consultation (1.5–2.5 hrs)

Remote or in-person. Includes hands-on child interaction or video observation, standardized checklists and assessments, and an extensive family interview.

Results Appointment (1–1.5 hrs)

We present your child's functional brain metric report and individualized recommendations — a clear, actionable roadmap for moving forward.

Follow-Up Support

Flexible ongoing check-ins. We recommend weekly appointments for the first three months, then adjust based on your family's needs.

Who This Is For

Families We Serve Remotely

Our remote assessment program was designed with foster and adoptive families in mind — though we serve any family whose child's developmental challenges may be rooted in early-life stress.

Foster and adoptive families seeking expert evaluation
Families experiencing behaviors that standard parenting doesn't explain
Children with complex trauma histories

Families who've tried other approaches without lasting results
Anyone who wants to understand the "why" behind their child's struggles
Families who cannot travel to Billings for in-person assessment

For Organizations

On-Site Consulting & Presentations

Wild Roots offers trauma-informed occupational therapy consulting for organizations throughout Montana and beyond. Erica Schuppe provides customized presentations and program development support for:

Schools and school districts
Foster and adoptive family support groups
Hospitals and healthcare systems
Child welfare agencies
Nonprofits serving children and families

All presentations are customizable to your organization's specific learning objectives and can be delivered in-person or remotely.

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What Consulting Looks Like

From half-day trainings to ongoing program development, we work with you to build trauma-sensitive, neuroscience-informed environments where all children can succeed.

Past presentations have covered sensory processing, trauma-informed care, understanding behaviors, supporting foster/adoptive children, and implementing the Neurosequential Model in institutional settings.