Medical Therapy Program

The Medical Therapy Program (MTP) is a special program within California Children's Services that provides physical, occupational, and medical therapy services for children who are disabled due to neurological or musculoskeletal disorders. A team of licensed therapists provides eligible children with physical therapy, occupational therapy and specialized equipment, such as orthotics/braces, wheelchairs and other assistive devices.

This video shares recognition to CCS MTU from SLO Moment at the Board of Supervisors:

 

This video shares one participant's story: 

What is the process?

Submit your Application and Referral Form

Submit the following documents to the CCS Administrative Office:

California Children's Services

2925 McMillan Ave. Suite 108

San Luis Obispo, Ca 93401

Fax: 805-781-4492

Parents:

Providers:

  • A completed Service Authorization Request requesting MTP therapy services or a prescription for physical and occupational therapy services
  • A current medical report within the last 12 months from the child's physician describing the child's medical condition

Who is eligible?

This service is open to CCS clients who:

Is there a charge for this service?

Medical services are provided at no-cost to eligible individuals, but there may be an enrollment and assessment fee.

When and where is this service offered?

Please call (805) 781-5527 or (800) 660-3313 (se habla español) for more information or to schedule an appointment. 

Paso Robles MTU- Phone: 805-237-3048 / Fax: 805-237-3108

Atascadero MTU (Satellite)- Phone: 805-461-6126

San Luis Obispo MTU- Phone: 805-781-4266 / Fax: 805-788-2180

Oceano MTU- Phone: 805-473-7137 / Fax: 805-473-7118

 

 

 

 

FAQS

Submit the following documents to the CCS Administrative Office:

California Children's Services

2925 McMillan Ave. Suite 108

San Luis Obispo, Ca 93401

Fax: 805-781-4492

Parents:

Providers:

  • A completed Service Authorization Request requesting MTP therapy services or a prescription for physical and occupational therapy services
  • A current medical report within the last 12 months from the child's physician describing the child's medical condition

Conditions covered by MTP include:

  • Cerebral palsy, a motor disorder with onset in early childhood resulting from a non-progressive lesion in the brain, manifested by the presence of one or more of the following:

    • Rigidity or spasticity

    • Hypotonia, with normal or increased deep tendon reflexes, and exaggeration of or persistence of primitive reflexes beyond the normal age range

    • Involuntary movements that are described as athetoid, choreoid or dystonic

    • Ataxia manifested by incoordination of voluntary movement, dysdiadochokinesia, intention tremor, reeling or shaking of trunk and head, staggering or stumbling, and broad-based gait

  • Neuromuscular conditions that produce muscle weakness and atrophy, such as poliomyelitis, myasthenias and muscular dystrophies

  • Chronic musculoskeletal and connective tissue diseases or deformities such as osteogenesis imperfecta, arthrogryposis, rheumatoid arthritis, amputations and contractures resulting from burns

  • Other conditions manifesting the findings listed above such as ataxias, degenerative neurological disease or other intracranial processes

 
For applicants 3 years or younger, two or more of the following conditions must be present:
 

  • Exaggerations of or persistence of primitive reflexes beyond the normal age (corrected for prematurity)

  • Increased Deep Tendon Reflexes (DTRs) that are 3+ or greater

  • Abnormal posturing as characterized by the arms, legs, head, or trunk turned or twisted into an abnormal position

  • Hypotonicity, with normal or increased DTRs, in infants below one year of age (infants above one year must meet the cerebral palsy criteria described above)

  • Asymmetry of motor findings of trunk or extremities

The team connects eligible children with physical therapy, occupational therapy and specialized equipment.
 
Physical therapy is primarily provided to address mobility and ambulation needs.  Occupational therapy helps individuals perform daily living and work skills independently (for example, learning dressing and self-feeding skills).
 
The program also provides recommendations for specialized equipment, such as orthotics/braces, wheelchairs and other assistive devices.

No, there is no financial eligibility requirement for MTP.

MTP offices are located in every county in California; if you move within the state, your child's case can simply be transferred to the new location.