Question 1

What do you mean by routine-based?

Accepted Answer

Just about anything your child does day-to-day can be used to build communication!  During sessions, we'll walk through your family's routines, implementing speech and language strategies to promote new skills and carryover.  Some examples of a child's daily routines are brushing teeth, washing hands, eating snacks, getting dressed, and playing with toys.

Question 2

Do you take insurance?

Accepted Answer

I currently only accept Aetna, BCBS, and private-pay clients.  I do accept HSA & FSA payments.  For private-pay clients I provide "superbills" upon request that you can submit to your insurance company for processing.  If your insurance accepts the charge, this would count towards your Out-of-Network benefits.

Question 3

What forms of payment do you accept?

Accepted Answer

When you set up your account through the client portal, I'll have you put a card on file.  Most people choose to have me charge that card each session, but I also accept cash or check.  The card can be credit, debit, HSA, or FSA.  Payment is due at the time of service.

Question 4

How much speech therapy will my child need?

Accepted Answer

I wish I had an easy answer for this, but it really depends on your child!  Every child has different roadblocks and ultimately develops and learns at a different pace.  I'll give your child the tools to improve communication and/or feeding skills.  We'll celebrate each step of progress your little one makes, and adjust strategies as needed so they can keep learning and growing!

Question 5

Do you work with children with Autism?

Accepted Answer

Yes!  I have experience working with young children with a with a variety of diagnoses.  Some of these include prematurity, Autism, Down Syndrome, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Spina Bifida, and more.  I do not work with children require high-tech AAC devices; however I'm happy to refer you to other practices that do this if needed!

Question 6

Can siblings be present for therapy sessions?

Accepted Answer

Of course!  If siblings are home, then they are likely a part of your child's daily routines, and a welcome part of your child's therapy session.

Question 7

My child's grandparents usually watch her during the day.  Could you include them in sessions?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely!  During intake, I'll have you complete paperwork specifying the people I am allowed to discuss your child's progress with, and as long as they are on the list we can make it happen.

Question 8

What types of children do you work with?

Accepted Answer

I treat communication and feeding needs in young children.  I have experience treating children with:
 
Expressive language delays 
Receptive language delays
Social communication difficulties
Phonological delays
Speech-sound delays and disorders
Feeding disorders
Dysphagia

Question 9

Do you treat clients in South Carolina?

Accepted Answer

I only take North Carolina clients.  I primarily work with families in and around Belmont.  Keeping clients in a small geographical area helps me keep my practice small and ensures I give my best to each of the families I work with!

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