Speech, OT & Physical Therapy | Wild Roots Therapy

Our Approach

Understanding the Why Behind the Struggle

When a child can't focus, acts out, won't eat certain foods, or struggles to write — it can look like defiance, laziness, or a behavioral problem. Most of the time, it's none of those things.

There's almost always an underlying neurological or developmental explanation: a retained primitive reflex, a trauma response, a sensory processing difference, or a developmental delay. At Wild Roots, we find it.

Our team has advanced training in sensory integration, trauma-informed care, and the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics — giving us tools to understand your child at a level most clinics simply don't offer.

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Child working with an occupational therapist

Occupational Therapy

Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy focuses on helping children do the things they need to do every day — play, learn, self-care, and connect with others. Our OTs address the foundational skills that make all of those things possible.

What We Address

Sensory processing differences
Emotional regulation and behavioral challenges
Fine motor skills and handwriting
Visual motor integration
Self-care skills (dressing, feeding, grooming)
Developmental delays from early-life trauma
Autism-related developmental differences
ADHD and attention challenges
Retained primitive reflexes

Our Specializations

STAR Institute training in sensory processing
Child Trauma Academy certified OT (nationally rare)
Safe & Sound Protocol certified
Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT)
Trauma-informed evaluation and treatment
Strengths-based and neurodiversity-affirming practice

Speech Therapy

Pediatric Speech Therapy

Communication is so much more than words. Our speech therapists work with children across the full range of language and communication challenges — from early babbling through complex conversation.

We have additional training in Gestalt Language Processing, recognizing the way many autistic children acquire language in whole phrases before individual words — an approach that changes everything about how we support them.

We address:

Expressive & receptive language delays
Articulation and phonological disorders
Feeding and oral motor concerns
Auditory processing challenges
Social communication and pragmatics
Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)
Early intervention (birth through age 3)

Physical Therapy

Pediatric Physical Therapy

Our physical therapists help children build the strength, balance, coordination, and mobility they need to fully participate in play, school, and life.

Conditions We Treat

Balance and coordination challenges
Atypical gait (walking patterns)
Poor core strength and posture
Gross motor developmental delays
Sports injuries and orthopedic conditions
Genetic and neurological disorders
Post-surgical rehabilitation

Specialized Techniques

Dry needling
Kinesiotaping
Custom orthotics
Range-of-motion therapy
Play-based movement therapy

When to Reach Out

Developmental Red Flags by Age

Trust your instincts. If something feels off with your child's development, it's always worth a conversation. Here are some signs that an evaluation could help.

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Birth – 12 Months

Cannot hold head during tummy time by 6 months
Cannot sit independently for 60 seconds by 6 months
Cannot roll between positions
Cannot crawl on hands and knees by 12 months

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12 – 24 Months

Cannot stand or walk independently by 18 months
Does not point or gesture by 12 months
Fewer than 10 words by 18 months
Not tolerating table foods by 12 months
Fewer than 75 words by 24 months

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2 – 4 Years

Cannot run, jump, or throw a ball
Cannot follow two-step directions
Does not combine three words by 24 months
Food repertoire under 20 foods
Frequent meltdowns with difficulty calming

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School Age

Cannot skip, hop, or ride a bike
Significant handwriting struggles
Cannot keep up with peers in physical activities
Extreme difficulty with transitions or new environments
Sensory sensitivities impacting daily life

Not sure if your child needs an evaluation?

Call or text us at (406) 969-1795 and we'll talk through your concerns. There's no pressure — just a conversation about what your child might need.

What to Expect

How Sessions Work

1

Initial Evaluation

A thorough assessment of your child's strengths and challenges, plus a detailed interview about your family's concerns and goals.

2

Individualized Plan

We create a treatment plan tailored specifically to your child — not a one-size-fits-all approach.

3

Collaborative Therapy

One-on-one sessions with room for caregiver coaching, observations, and home practice strategies built in.

4

Ongoing Partnership

Regular check-ins, plan adjustments, and clear communication so you always know how your child is progressing.

Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy