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Pediatric Therapy Services in Greenville, SC
Word Play Pediatric Therapies provides pediatric therapy services in Greenville, SC, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy for children. Our licensed pediatric therapists use play-based, family-centered approaches to support communication, movement, independence, and confidence. Whether you’re seeking support for speech and language, sensory and fine motor skills, or gross motor development, we’ll help you understand next steps and build a plan that fits your child and your family.
Play-Based Therapy With your Child and Family in Mind
Our Therapy Services
Speech Therapy
What it is:
Speech therapy supports children in developing clear communication skills, including speech-sound production, language comprehension, expressive language, social communication, and feeding skills.
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Who it helps:
Children who have difficulty being understood, understanding language, expressing their ideas, interacting socially, or managing feeding challenges.
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Areas we support include:
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Speech sound development and clarity
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Receptive and expressive language skills
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Social communication and pragmatic language
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Early language development
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Feeding and oral-motor skills
Our speech-language pathologists use play-based activities that feel engaging and motivating, while targeting meaningful communication goals.​
Occupational Therapy
What it is:
Occupational therapy helps children develop the skills they need to participate successfully in daily routines at home, school, and in the community.
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Who it helps:
Children who experience challenges with fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care tasks, attention, or classroom participation.
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Areas we support include:
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Fine motor and visual-motor skills
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Sensory processing and regulation
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Self-care skills such as dressing and feeding
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Handwriting and school readiness
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Body awareness and coordination
Our occupational therapists create individualized, play-based sessions that support independence and confidence in everyday activities.
Physical Therapy
What it is:
Physical therapy focuses on improving strength, balance, coordination, and overall movement so children can participate more fully in play and daily activities.
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Who it helps:
Children with motor delays, difficulty with balance or coordination, muscle weakness, or challenges with mobility.
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Areas we support include:
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Gross motor development
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Strength and endurance
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Balance and coordination
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Gait and functional movement
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Participation in age-appropriate play
Our pediatric physical therapists use engaging, movement-based activities to help children move with greater confidence and ease.
Who We Serve
We work with infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents across Greenville and surrounding Upstate communities. Therapy services are individualized to meet each child’s unique developmental needs and family goals.
Common Questions
What ages do we serve?
We work with infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents. Therapy services are individualized to meet each child’s developmental needs and family goals.
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Does Word Play accept insurance?
Word Play does not bill private insurance, unless your child has Medicaid or BabyNet. If your child does not have either of these funding sources, your child is considered a private pay client. Private pay clients pay for their services themselves. If you would like to file with your insurance company to obtain reimbursement, you can do so using the information on your monthly invoice. It is important to note that our private pay rates are extremely affordable and often cost less than meeting deductible or co-pay requirements under your insurance.
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Does my child need a physician's prescription for therapy?
If your child has Medicaid or BabyNet for funding, a prescription is required. If you plan to pay privately for services and do not plan to attempt to obtain reimbursement from your insurance company, a prescription is preferred but not required.
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What is BabyNet?
BabyNet is an early intervention program in South Carolina for children ages birth to 3. Word Play is a BabyNet provider. If your child qualifies for BabyNet, the services for which your child qualifies are covered by BabyNet. BabyNet offers a wide range of services, including service coordination and early intervention.
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How often will my child be seen for therapy?
The frequency of therapy will depend on the results of your child's evaluation. Most of the time, children are seen one time per week. If needed, the therapist may suggest two times per week. Most sessions are one hour each.
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Will therapy be in a group or individual?
Word Play offers individual sessions. We do not typically offer group sessions. ​
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Does Word Play provide services in schools?
Yes, Word Play goes on-site to many different private schools and preschools in the Greenville area. Please call to see if we serve your child's school... odds are we do, or we can certainly start!
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Does Word Play offer teletherapy?
Yes. Word Play has a virtual treatment room that is HIPAA-compliant and completely interactive. Our therapists are trained to use teletherapy with all ages and diagnoses. Teletherapy is therapy provided via computer. Your child and your therapist are face-to-face, but digitally and not in person. This allows therapists to see kids in remote locations or to continue to see them when social distancing is necessary.​
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How do I get started?
You can call us at (864) 370-0131 or email us at wordplaykids@yahoo.com.
Why Families Choose Word Play Pediatric Therapies​​​
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Licensed pediatric therapists
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Play-based, child-centered care
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Family involvement and education
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Experience supporting a wide range of developmental needs
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Convenient clinic location and teletherapy options
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BabyNet & SC Medicaid credentialed providers
Questions? Call us at (864) 370-0131. We’re happy to help guide you through next steps.