Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapies is offering both in-clinic appointments and telehealth as options for services. Available in-clinic appointments are based on scheduling availability, capacity limits, and continued safety for our clients and staff.

We are following updated procedures and guidelines provided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and local health departments to help keep your family members and our Neuro team safe and healthy. Please see below for details regarding in-clinic services, what to do when you are sick, arrival, and check in guidelines

In order to keep everyone safe, we have the following requirements for all in-clinic services at this time.

• Contact us immediately if you, your child have symptoms of illness, have been exposed to COVID-19, or if anyone in your household has a positive COVID-19 test.
• Do not schedule or attend in-clinic visits if you have COVID-19. We will reschedule your session to telehealth or when it is safe to do so.
• Handwashing or the use of hand sanitizer is required upon entry.
• Medical Grade Masks are required indoors for all staff as well as clients (ages 2 and up), parents/guardians, and visitors. We will provide masks for you.**
• Concerns over mask tolerance can be discussed with your therapist or our Medical Director, prior to your appointment/visit to our clinics.

** Even with the lifting of masking mandates for indoor public spaces, masks are still required for healthcare facilities like ours.

Contact us as soon as possible! Symptoms of Covid are: cough, fever, or shortness of breath. Kids with Covid can also have other symptoms such as sore throat, headache, runny nose, vomiting or diarrhea.

Our waiting rooms are closed at this time. We ask for you to remain outside of the clinic or in your car when you arrive. Here is what you can expect to do/experience when checking in for your in-clinic appointments.

• Call the receptionist to check in and answer screening questions. If no one answers, it is okay. Your therapist is expecting you and will be out shortly.
• Please wait where you are, the therapist will meet you and escort you/your child into the building and treatment room. Only one family member/caregiver will be allowed to attend the session. Interpretive services will also be allowed if needed.
• The therapist will complete a temperature check
• Everyone will hand wash/sanitize before the session
• Stay 6 feet apart from non-family members when possible

While our office complies with the Oregon State Health Department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention infection control guidelines to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we cannot make any guarantees.

Our staff are symptom-free and, to the best of their knowledge, have not been exposed to the virus. However, since we are a place of public accommodation, other persons (including, but not limited to, other clients, parents, and/or third parties) could be infected, with or without their knowledge.

Please also note that some individuals may be at higher risk of contracting COVID-19, or more likely to have complications if they get this illness due to preexisting conditions.

The CDC defines “Vulnerable Individuals” as people who have:

• Chronic lung disease or asthma
• Chronic heart condition
• Compromised immune systems, including cancer treatment, smoking, bone marrow or organ transplantation, immune deficiencies, poorly controlled HIV or AIDS, and prolonged use of corticosteroids and immune-weakening medications
• Severe obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 40 or higher)
• Diabetes
• Chronic kidney or liver disease
• Age 65 years and older

We remain committed to supporting you/your child and family in the safest way possible. Adherence to these expectations is a requirement of all in-person services in all settings.

If you have questions about these and other steps that we have taken to help keep our clients and employees safe, please do not hesitate to ask. You can talk with your provider directly or email:

• Scheduling Team at schedule@nt4kids.org if you are receiving occupational, physical, or speech therapy services.
• Care Coordinators at MH.Med@nt4kids.org if you are receiving mental health or medical program services.
• Interim Executive Director, Dr. Amanda Watters at amanda.w@nt4kids.org.