Pediatric OT evaluation in North Hollywood, from first call to written report
During play, a licensed occupational therapist notes how your child moves, responds to sounds and textures, and handles daily tasks. We visit homes in North Hollywood. If a screen suits you better, video works.
At home or on video. At school, written consent from a parent and the school's agreement are both required. A Westlake Village private office, by request.
Birth through age 18
A free 15-minute call. If an evaluation would help, it follows within 3 business days.
Someone may have said occupational therapy (OT). Or you might have noticed that buttons, crayons, or loud rooms are a struggle. A pediatric OT evaluation in North Hollywood is an assessment built on play.
No diagnosis or referral is needed. At the visit, a licensed therapist sees how a child moves, responds to sounds and textures, and does daily tasks.
Where in North Hollywood can the OT evaluation happen, and when?
We visit homes in North Hollywood, and a video visit works as well. After the free 15-minute call, an evaluation that makes sense follows within 3 business days.
A visit at your child's school rests on your written consent plus the school's agreement. We can also use a private office if you ask, in Westlake Village. The evaluation takes up about 60 to 90 minutes, with the length set by age, the number of areas explored, and how the day is going.
As of October 2026, there is no waiting list here for in-home or telehealth therapy. To talk first, book a free 15-minute call with us.
Is something about hands, balance, or sensory comfort on your mind?
A licensed therapist looks at every request. The answer reaches you within one business day. Tell us which everyday task is the sticking point.
Before we meet at a school, you need to give written consent and the school needs to agree. We visit homes in North Hollywood. Video is an option as well.
What does a pediatric OT evaluation in North Hollywood cover?
The evaluation begins as a conversation about your child's history and the things you have noticed. Play follows, with tests picked for your child's age mixed in.
In play, the therapist may see how your child grips, handles different textures, and plans a movement. What you report from home carries weight next to the test results.
Your child's age decides which tests are used. They may include the Sensory Profile 2, DTVP-3, BOT-3, DAYC-2, and PDMS-3. A toddler may need short stretches with breaks.
Where will I be while my child works with the therapist?
With a child under 3, you stay at your child's side. Older children usually go to a different room with the therapist.
If feeding is the focus, the therapist might ask for certain foods ahead of time. In every other case, the therapist brings the materials.
Rachel Yashouafar, MA, OTR/L, co-founded this practice and leads each OT evaluation herself. Our OT evaluation page has the full picture. Our page on OT in North Hollywood covers what can follow.
What will I receive afterward, and what if OT is not the next step?
After the evaluation, the written report reaches you in 14 business days or less. When therapy is recommended, a therapy plan is attached.
The report is in plain words and names your child's strengths, along with a specific recommendation. If OT is not the answer, the report says so. The therapist also tells you what to watch for.
Therapy can begin before the report is finished. The soonest first session at home or by video is 5 days after your call.
Do North Hollywood schools and early education centers mention OT or development?
Arminta Street Elementary is a Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) school in North Hollywood. Its page lists OT among its related services.
Toluca Lake Early Education Center is an LAUSD center at 4915 Strohm Avenue in North Hollywood. It says its staff's main focus is on social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development.
Fair Avenue Early Education Center is another LAUSD center in North Hollywood. It says its staff use an assessment tool developed by the California Department of Education to provide a personalized learning plan for each child. It describes the Desired Results Developmental Profile as an assessment that covers physical, cognitive, and social emotional development.
Where can my child play and build in North Hollywood?
The Los Angeles Public Library lists North Hollywood among the places where families can borrow its play kits, called LA PLays! A kit goes home for a week with a toy, a book, and a list of suggested activities.
In October 2026, the library listed LEGO Bricks Creations Challenge for ages 5 to 11 at its North Hollywood branch. The listing included sessions on November 18 and December 9, 2026, each from 4:00 to 5:00 PM.
A flyer from North Hollywood Recreation Center says it welcomes persons with disabilities in its programs. It adds that a request for an accommodation may be made by calling the facility ten days before an event.
Can we use our insurance for the evaluation?
Insurance is an option through Village, which bills your plan. The evaluation itself is a clinical service.
Your bill is the copay or deductible that your plan sets, plus Village's own per-visit fee. Coverage depends on your plan. TRICARE is among the plans on Village's list, and the list also takes in PPO plans from several major insurers.
On the free call, we look over your coverage together, well before any commitment. Families who pay privately receive a superbill, and your insurer decides whether to reimburse. Take your plan questions to a free consultation.
What else might keep you from booking?
Do we have to see our pediatrician first?
No. Booking does not require a diagnosis or referral. Anything your pediatrician has said is welcome on the call.
How long until someone answers my request?
Replies take one business day or less. A licensed therapist reads every request.
Do we owe anything for the first call?
No. You pay nothing for that 15-minute call.
Families in Sherman Oaks and Encino can read about the same OT evaluation. Questions about speech or language? Our North Hollywood page covers speech therapy too.
Not sure if your child needs therapy?
Start with a free 15 minute consultation. No commitment, just clarity on whether your child would benefit and what the next step looks like.
Speech therapy and occupational therapy for children ages 0 to 18.
“Uses hands to twist things, like turning doorknobs or unscrewing lids”
This is one item on the CDC's milestone checklist for 30 months.
You see how your child's day really goes, and that is where this starts.
Request your free 15-minute consultation
Tell us what you are noticing about your child. A licensed therapist and our team read every message. Within one business day, our team calls to learn what you need and check insurance, then sets up a free call with Nita, Rachel or both. The consultation is free, lasts about 15 minutes, and carries no obligation. There is no waiting list. If you would rather talk now, call (805) 702-3427.
A licensed therapist looks at every request. The answer reaches you within one business day. Tell us which everyday task is the sticking point.
