Occupational Therapy in Savannah, Georgia

Savannah has a solid set of pediatric OT providers.

Where to find OTs. Pediatric therapy clinics in the area — including Live Oak Children's Therapy — provide occupational therapy for autistic children, often with sensory-integration expertise. The ABA centers offering wraparound services (such as Hopebridge and ABLE Kids) include OT on site for children in their programs, and Memorial Health's pediatric services add options.

Through the schools. If your child qualifies, the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System provides school-based OT through the IEP process at no cost — focused on educational access (handwriting, classroom participation, self-regulation at school) rather than the fuller scope of clinical OT.

Funding. Ava's Law requires state-regulated insurance to cover medically necessary autism therapies, and Georgia Medicaid covers OT. Coverage details and visit limits vary by plan, so verify benefits.

Waits. Vary by clinic; getting on more than one waitlist is common advice.