Question 1

How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?

Accepted Answer

You may seek speech therapy if your child shows delays or difficulties with speech and language, such as unclear pronunciation, limited vocabulary, trouble forming sentences, or reluctance to speak. Early evaluation and intervention can improve communication skills, boost confidence, and support social and academic success.

Reach out if you have any questions. I'm happy to discuss your concerns on a brief phone call. Together, we can determine if speech therapy may be needed.

Question 2

Do you take insurance?

Accepted Answer

I am currently not in network with any insurance providers. However, some plans offer out-of-network reimbursement. I can provide a detailed invoice, often called a superbill, that you may submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. Please contact your insurance provider directly to understand your specific out-of-network benefits and coverage.Payment is due at the time of service. I accept credit cards, debit cards, and HSA/FSA cards.

Question 3

Where are you located?

Accepted Answer

I provide speech-language therapy services in your home or, when appropriate, at your child’s school or clinic in Cedar Park, Round Rock, and Northwest Austin. Virtual sessions are offered across Texas and California.

Question 4

Are virtual sessions actually helpful?

Accepted Answer

Virtual sessions are convenient for you and, yes, they can be very helpful. Not every family is a good candidate, and we can discuss if this is an option for you. Over the years, I have provided virtual sessions regularly, supporting numerous families and continue to be impressed with the results. Virtual sessions include a combination of parent coaching, home program implementation, and direct interaction through interactive backgrounds, games, videos, video-modeling, pretend play, and other methods. Just like any therapy session, individualized strategies are embedded throughout and taught to each family.

Question 5

Selective Mutism—What role does a speech therapist play?

Accepted Answer

Selective mutism is an anxiety-based disorder that affects ones ability to participate and communicate in certain places at certain times.   A speech-language pathologist (SLP) can assess and help overcome any speech and language deficits that may be contributing and build communication skills. An SLP ideally works alongside a psychologist to best support each child's progress. If you're unsure where to start, give us a call and we can connect you with the right support.

Question 6

What can I expect from a comprehensive assessment?

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive assessments help identify your child’s communication strengths and areas of need, providing a foundation for an individualized, effective treatment plan. If your child has not had a speech-language evaluation within the past six months, an assessment may be recommended before therapy begins.Assessments are typically completed over several sessions and include input from parents/caregivers, educators, and other relevant professionals. Completing the evaluation across multiple sessions allows me to go at your child's pace and observe them in a variety of activities, creating a more accurate and reliable picture of their current skills. It also gives your child time to become familiar with me so we can begin working toward meaningful goals more comfortably and efficiently when therapy starts.I use a combination of formal and informal measures tailored to your child’s needs. Depending on the referral concerns, this may include evaluation of receptive and expressive language, communication style and language processing (including gestalt or analytic language development), play and social communication skills, speech sound production/articulation, and other relevant developmental areas.After the assessment is complete, we will meet for a parent review session to discuss the findings, answer questions, and review recommendations in detail. You will receive a comprehensive written report and a personalized treatment plan. When appropriate, I can also provide referrals to other professionals or services.

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