222Q00000X: Developmental Therapist

Code details

Code

222Q00000X Copy

Grouping

Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

Classification

Developmental Therapist

Specialization

None (this is the general classification code)

Display name

Developmental Therapist

Used by

Individuals (NPI-1)

NUCC definition

A Developmental Therapist is a person qualified by completion of an approved program in Developmental Therapy and where applicable credentialed by the state and practicing within the scope of the credential, or credentialed by completion of education experiences as approved by the state and practicing within the scope of that credential or, where state credentialing does not exist, certified by the Board of the Developmental Therapy Association. A developmental therapist evaluates children's global development in order to identify areas of developmental delay whether arising from physiological, neurological, or environmental factors, or a combination of factors; and designs, implements, and modifies therapeutic interventions for the child and the family to promote the child's acquisition of skills in a variety of developmental areas, including cognitive processes and social interaction in order to maximize functional independence and developmental homeostasis, and improve the quality of life at home and in the community; and provides consultation for the parents and other professionals working with the family on global development.