Pediatric occupational therapy · Tallahassee & the Big Bend
Helping kids build everyday independence through play.
We bring occupational therapy to your home, where your child already lives, plays and learns. Sessions use functional play and a multi-sensory approach to build the skills your child needs for home and school.
- Free screenings
- In-home visits
- Medicaid & major plans accepted
10+ yearshelping Big Bend families
How it works
From first call to a plan for your child
1
Free screening
We talk with you and observe your child to see whether a full evaluation would help. There’s no charge for this.
2
Standardized assessment
If needed, our occupational therapist completes a comprehensive evaluation of motor, sensory, self-care, play and adaptive skills.
3
One-on-one therapy at home
We build an individualized plan and coach your family on routines that carry progress into everyday life.
What we help with
Services
Sensory
Sensory processing
Support for children who are over- or under-responsive to sound, touch and movement, including kids with autism, ADHD, SPD or Down syndrome.
School
Handwriting
Visual-motor skills, grip, posture and hand strength for clearer, more confident writing.
Daily living
Self-care & feeding
Dressing, tooth-brushing, toileting, cup and spoon use, picky eating and food texture tolerance.
Movement
Gross & fine motor
Posture, balance, grasping and motor planning for climbing, playing and everyday tasks.
Social
Play & social skills
Turn-taking, cooperative play and moving from playing alone to playing with friends.
Regulation
Behavior & self-regulation
Strategies to help your child understand and manage emotions at home and in class.
Insurance & payment
We work with the plans Florida families use
Screenings are free. We accept Florida Medicaid and the major managed-care plans below, plus private pay.
- Florida Medicaid
- Humana
- Sunshine Health
- Children’s Medical Services
- Wellcare / Simply Healthcare
- Step Up For Students
- Private pay
Don’t see your plan? Ask us. We’ll check your coverage before your first visit.
Our team
The people who’ll work with your family
Betty Otuonye, MS, OTR/L
Founder & Chief Occupational Therapist
Betty founded Rapid Health and leads every child’s evaluation and treatment plan. She earned her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Florida A&M University and is a registered, licensed occupational therapist.
Chidiebere Otuonye
Chief Technology Officer
Chidiebere leads the technology behind the practice and keeps Rapid Health on the cutting edge of technical advancements in healthcare.
Not sure if your child needs OT?
Start with a free screening. We’ll tell you honestly whether an evaluation makes sense.