FAQS

DOES MY CHILD NEED SPEECH THERAPY?

This is a tough question to answer, because every kid is different. But if you are worried that your child is missing certain early developmental milestones an initial consultation would be recommended.

The rate at which children develop their speech and language skills varies. Two kids in the same family often learn and develop very differently. If you have noticed, however, that your child is missing certain early developmental milestones, such as showing an understanding of simple words by 9 months, or putting a two-word sentence together by 21-24 months, it could be an early sign of hearing loss or language disorder. There may be no problem at all, but a screening can help determine whether your child may need an evaluation. Please see ASHA's website for information regarding typical speech and language development. 

Here are a few general guidelines:

• First Words by 12-15 months

• Frequent Two-Word Combinations Heard by 21-24 months

• Frequent Three-Word Combinations Heard by 36 months

• Intelligible speech in conversation 90% of the time by age 4 years

• Grammatically complete sentences most of the time by kindergarten age.
  

What is an initial consultation?

Initial consultations are relaxed and informal meetings where we can get to know each other and figure out what the best course of action might be.

An initial consultation is something I like to do so we can get to know each other and I get a better idea about your individual situation. It’s a chance for me to ask you some questions and for you to ask me some as well. This will help me figure out what the best course of action might be, from starting with a formal evaluation or assessment, to setting up a first session, to reviewing your established goals and expectations together. Please fill out the child intake form before we meet.

How OFTEN should my child attend SPEECH therapy?

I prefer to see most children at minimum once a week, but this is entirely dependent on your particular situation.

Regularity and length of sessions will be determined by your child’s age, the severity of the disorder or problem, what type of treatment plan has been established, as well as the expectations and goals we have set together. For instance, if your child is learning how to remediate specific sounds, or has a particularly intense impairment, a more frequent schedule of sessions might be recommended.

HOW LONG WILL it take for my child to catch up to their peers?

The truth is, not all kids will catch up to their peers in all instances. Many will, however.

The benefits of speech therapy depend on a multitude of factors such as: the severity of the disorder or problem; motivation and willingness to learn; and family involvement between sessions. Some impairments are more complex than others and take a longer course of treatment. Early intervention can do a world of good, however, and one can often begin to see the positive results very quickly. With extra help, some children make improvement in leaps and bounds, while others will still require more effort, attention and a longer-term commitment.

DO I NEED TO START WITH A FULL EVALUATION IF MY CHILD Has ALREADY HAD SOME TESTING AND SPEECH THERAPY?

The answer could be yes or no. If your child has recently completed an assessment or evaluation, and goals have been established, we can generally move forward with a treatment plan.

I will generally use our first consultation to determine whether or not additional testing is needed or recommended.

what forms of payment do you accept?

I currently accept cash, check, Venmo and Square.

when do i pay for therapy services?

I require payment at the time of service.  In certain instances, you may be provided with an invoice to be paid weekly or monthly.