TOTAL COMMUNICATION, LLC
F.A.Q.
What is Speech-Language Therapy?
Communication is essential to a child’s ability to learn about and interact with others in the world around him/her. Our pediatric SLPs evaluate a child’s current communication skills and compare them with what is developmentally appropriate for the child’s age group. SLPs then work with the family and doctor to develop a treatment plan targeting goals to improve the child’s ability to communicate in a more functional manner.
What is the difference between Speech and Language?
Speech is how we pronounce sounds and words. A person who could benefit from speech-language therapy might:
- not say sounds clearly, someone unfamiliar has trouble understanding
- has difficulty saying longer words
- repeat sounds or pause frequently when speaking, called stuttering
Language is the words we use to communicate our thoughts, feelings and express what we want to those around us. A person who could benefit from speech-language therapy might:
- have difficulty understanding (what is said by caregivers, parents, teachers, etc.)
- have difficulty talking (putting wants and needs into words)
- struggle with reading (identifying letter sounds, blending sounds, decoding skills, rhyming)
- struggle with writing (forming grammatically correct sentences, using correct verb tenses, etc.)
How can a Speech Language Pathologist help myself or my child?
- Evaluate and diagnose client in order to develop a
- Increase understanding of verbal language, which is an important skill for following directions and effectively participating in social communication exchanges.
- Improve a person’s ability to express themselves in a total communication approach (verbally, use of sign language or a communication device, gestures, body language, functional language building, caregiver training, etc.)
- Teach clients how to interact more appropriately with peers in a variety of social settings, ie. school, work, home, extra-curricular activities.
- Improve speech sound production, so that clients are better understood by peers, coworkers, family members (communication partners).
Do you accept insurance?
At this time, we can only offer a superbill that clients may submit to their insurance provider for reimbursement. Please contact Haley Matheny at totalmobilespeech@gmail.com for more information about pricing.
How long does a therapy session last?
A therapy session will typically last 45 minutes, depending on the client’s severity and age. Therapy sessions include a 5 minute parent/caregiver collaboration time to help with carryover of skills outside of the therapy sessions. The amount of weekly therapy is dependent on the severity of the client’s communication disorder or delay. Therapy frequency (sessions per week or per month) will be decided upon after the initial evaluation and parent/SLP consultation.
