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Occupational Therapy

Beyond Preemie

Center-based in Houston, TX

5.0(24 Google reviews)
Accepting new clientsTelehealthCenter-based

Ages served

Birth through 5 years

Availability

Accepting new clients

Setting

Center-based · Telehealth

Languages

English

Overview

Occupational Therapy for autism in Houston

Tucked inside Houston Heights, this pediatric OT practice focuses entirely on premature infants, NICU graduates, and babies in their first five years who need support with feeding, swallowing, or hitting developmental milestones. Individual 50-minute sessions cover everything from bottle transitions and tube weaning to tummy time progression and motor development. Free 20-minute screenings — available in person or by video — make it easy for families to get a first look at whether therapy is warranted.

Best for

Parents of premature or NICU-graduate babies, or any family with a child under five struggling with feeding refusal, picky eating, oral ties, or early developmental delays.

Their approach

Therapist Heather Batman pairs Advanced Board Certification in Pediatrics with Certified Neonatal Therapist credentials and more than 20 years of NICU experience, weaving family coaching directly into each session so parents leave with practical strategies they can use at home. Her philosophy centers on adapting to each child's current capacity rather than applying a fixed protocol.

What to expect

Book a complimentary 20-minute screening first — clinic visits are at 1526 Ashland Street, and virtual wellness consults are available for milestone questions you'd rather handle without leaving home. Full therapy sessions run 50 minutes; intake scheduling is done through the practice's online booking system.

Services

Services & specialties

Ages
Birth through 5 years
Focus
feeding/swallowingoral motorfine motordevelopmental milestonessensorytummy time/torticollistube weaningpicky eating
Settings
centertelehealth
Eval Process
Free 20-minute screenings available in-clinic or virtually; standardized developmental testing offered at set corrected-age intervals through the Follow-Along Program

The people

Meet the Beyond Preemie team

Team includes 1 occupational therapist.

Heather Batman, Pediatric & Neonatal Occupational Therapist / Owner

Heather Batman

Pediatric & Neonatal Occupational Therapist / Owner

MSOTRBCPCNTNTMTCAdvanced Board Certified in Pediatrics (BCP)Certified Neonatal Therapist (CNT)Neonatal Touch and Massage Therapy Certified (NTMTC)NIDCAP ProfessionalEarly Intervention Specialist (AOTA)

Heather holds an MS in Occupational Therapy from Chatham College and carries credentials as an Advanced Board Certified Pediatric OT, Certified Neonatal Therapist, NIDCAP Professional, and Neonatal Touch and Massage Therapist — a credential set she built over more than two decades working in level III and IV NICUs. She founded Beyond Preemie to bring that specialist expertise directly to Houston families, and has served as primary investigator on research into long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes for very premature infants.

Hours

Mon
9AM–5PM
Tue
9AM–5PM
Wed
9AM–5PM
Thu
9AM–5PM
Fri
9AM–5PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Reputation

What families say about Beyond Preemie

5.0
24 reviews
Positive reviews100%
5-star reviews100%

Ratings and reviews sourced from Google.

The space

More photos

Houston's premier feeding therapy clinic

Good to know

Common questions about Beyond Preemie

What does occupational therapy at Beyond Preemie help with?

Their pediatric OT supports feeding/swallowing, oral motor, fine motor, developmental milestones and sensory. Sessions are play-based, so they feel like fun to your child while building real, everyday skills.

What ages does Beyond Preemie serve?

Beyond Preemie serves ages Birth through 5 years. If your child is near the edge of that range, it's worth reaching out — providers often make case-by-case decisions.

Does Beyond Preemie offer telehealth?

Yes — Beyond Preemie offers telehealth in addition to in-person care for families across Texas, where clinically appropriate. It can be a practical option for follow-ups or for families a long drive from the clinic.

Where is Beyond Preemie located?

Beyond Preemie is located at 1526 Ashland St, Houston, TX 77008, serving families throughout Houston and the surrounding area. If getting there is difficult, ask whether telehealth or in-home options are available.

Is Beyond Preemie accepting new clients?

Beyond Preemie is currently accepting new clients in Houston. Sharing your child's age and insurance up front helps them tell you quickly whether they're a fit — availability can change fast.

Ratings sourced from Google. Autism Services Finder verifies listings but doesn’t endorse providers. Updated July 2026.

1526 Ashland St, Houston, TX 77008

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