In most cases yes. If your child has undergone a thorough speech/language evaluation in the past year, we may be able to use that and begin therapy immediately.

While some children do “grow out of” early speech or language delays, others may not—and waiting too long can delay progress in communication, learning, and social skills, as well as impacting their self-esteem.

A combination of standardized and non-standardized measures are used to determine how your child’s speech and language skills compare with same-age peers, if a disorder is present and to what degree.

Let’s make this as easy as possible:

Speech = how words are spoken

Language = what is said and understood

It is possible, and not uncommon, for a child to have both a speech and language delay. I can help with both and would love the time to talk with you to explain this more.

At Elation Speech Therapy sessions are between 30-45 minutes and 1-2 sessions per week is generally what is recommended. However, the frequency of speech therapy for your child depends on several factors, such as the severity of their speech or language issues, their age, and how they respond to therapy. As progress is made it is common for session dosage to decrease to promote independence.

he length of time your child will need speech and/or language therapy depends on several factors, such as the specific speech or language challenges they are facing, how quickly they respond to therapy, how often they practice at home and their individual progress. Some children may need only a few months, while others may benefit from longer-term support. Regular progress monitoring occurs to measure growth and determine next steps.

Since sessions are tailored specifically to your child, session set up and flow can vary. However sessions begin with clearly explaining what we are going to do that day and incorporating your child’s areas of interest, movement and fun into each session to promote engagment and increase learning. A balance of speech drills and play-based approaches are used and evidence-based practices are used.

Elation Speech Therapy is classified as an out-of-network provider and currently does not accept insurance. However, an invoice or superbill, along with any additional documentation that may be required for you to submit to your insurance company can be provided upon request. It is your responsibility to reach out to your insurance provider directly to determine the coverage for speech and language services.

Oh yes! A transdisciplinary approach is best practice. I love consulting with other providers so we can all work together to maximize progress.

A therapy note will be written and emailed to you after each session where you can see what was worked and how your child did. I tailor home practice to your needs and life style working with you to find a practical way to embed home practice into your child’s schedule.