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Where do services take place?
Where do services take place?
Sessions can happen in a few different settings depending on what works best for your child and family:
Sessions can happen in a few different settings depending on what works best for your child and family:
- In-home therapy
- Office sessions at Grimsrud Elementary
- Daycare or preschool settings (when appropriate and coordinated with staff)
- Teletherapy (when appropriate)
Your child’s communication is always supported in a natural, comfortable environment where they can learn and practice real-life skills.
Your child’s communication is always supported in a natural, comfortable environment where they can learn and practice real-life skills.
What is the process to started?
What is the process to started?
Getting started is simple and parent-friendly.
Getting started is simple and parent-friendly.
- Complete the Client Interest Form
- We will reach out to learn more about your concerns
- Complete a short intake packet
- Insurance benefits may be verified if needed
- An evaluation is scheduled
- We review results and next steps together
You are not expected to figure everything out alone. We guide you through each step.
You are not expected to figure everything out alone. We guide you through each step.
How long are therapy sessions?
How long are therapy sessions?
Therapy sessions typically run for 30 minutes. If the client can tolerate a longer session, 45-minute therapy sessions may be recommended. After each session, 5-10 minutes will be spent communicating with the caregiver about the skills addressed during the session and home programming that can help reinforce goals at home.
How long are the evaluations?
How long are the evaluations?
Evaluations typically take 50 minutes to an hour. Articulation evaluations with no other language concerns, generally take less time (30-45 minutes).
Should I wait until my child is older?
Should I wait until my child is older?
No. If you have concerns, you should not wait. Research has has repeatedly found that early intervention is extremely effective. Our youngest clients are just two or three years old. Often parents may get advice to “wait and see,” which is not the best approach to take. If you choose to wait, your child may miss a crucial therapy window (preschool age). Meanwhile, the gap between what your child is doing and what their peers are doing may continue to widen. If you’re concerned about your child, it’s important to get help as soon as possible.
Should I wait to see if my child can qualify to receive speech at school?
Should I wait to see if my child can qualify to receive speech at school?
No. If you have concerns, you should not wait. In school, speech language therapy is provided only if the delay is impacting access to education. For Kindergarteners just starting their education, it can be difficult to prove educational impact since they are just starting school. The school speech-language pathologist typically has to wait and see if the speech-language delay proves to be educationally impacting, which delays the start of speech therapy.
Refer to other FAQ posts- "Should I wait until my child is older?" and "What is the difference between school and private speech therapy?"
How long will my child need speech language therapy?
How long will my child need speech language therapy?
Every individual progresses through speech-language therapy at their own pace, and their responses can vary significantly. Some individuals with significant communication needs may benefit from speech-language therapy into adulthood, while others may need less than a year to address articulation errors.
Caregivers can enhance the effectiveness of therapy and potentially expedite progress by collaborating closely with their speech-language pathologist and following through with recommended home programming.
What is the difference between school and private speech therapy?
What is the difference between school and private speech therapy?
School speech therapy and private speech therapy are distinctly different services. While they can complement each other, their primary purposes differ:
School speech therapy and private speech therapy are distinctly different services. While they can complement each other, their primary purposes differ:
School Speech Therapy: Focuses on educational support and helping students access the school environment.
School Speech Therapy: Focuses on educational support and helping students access the school environment.
Private Speech Therapy: This service is considered a medical need, addressing speech and language issues more comprehensively.
Private Speech Therapy: This service is considered a medical need, addressing speech and language issues more comprehensively.
The following chart helps to clarify these differences further:
The following chart helps to clarify these differences further:
By what age should my child have (insert specific speech sound)?
By what age should my child have (insert specific speech sound)?
This chart provides a nice reference as to what age a majority of children acquire each speech sound.
This chart provides a nice reference as to what age a majority of children acquire each speech sound.
When should I consider speech therapy?
When should I consider speech therapy?
If your child is hard to understand, not talking as much as expected, or getting frustrated when communicating, it may be time to take a closer look.
If your child is hard to understand, not talking as much as expected, or getting frustrated when communicating, it may be time to take a closer look.
You do not need to “wait and see.”
Early support can make communication easier and more confident.
You do not need to “wait and see.”
Early support can make communication easier and more confident.
Common concerns include:
Common concerns include:
- Speech is hard to understand for their age
- Not using as many words as peers
- Trouble forming sentences
- Frustration when trying to communicate
- Difficulty following directions
- Missing speech sounds
If you are wondering, it is okay to ask.
If you are wondering, it is okay to ask.
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