Initial Visit Overview
The initial visit with your speech therapist will be an evaluation session that will include paperwork, a parent interview, and appropriate standardized assessments. Evaluation sessions typically last about two hours, but vary based on the patient’s age, participation, and necessary testing. Following the evaluation, the speech therapist will score the tests, interpret results, and write an evaluation report including goals to be targeted during therapy.
During the initial treatment session, parents are encouraged to discuss goals with the speech therapist so that they can be well suited to the family’s needs. Therapy sessions are 30 minutes in length, typically 1 or 2 times a week. The length and frequency of sessions will be determined based on age and attention and need of the child, in addition to payment source and family’s requests.
Each child will have 6-month goals written for them based on testing results and caregiver concerns. These goals will be assessed and modified as needed by the speech therapist, based on the patient's progress. The speech therapist will provide weekly feedback, and homework as needed. Monthly updates on progress will also be reported to the family. Copies of all documentation are available for the parents. The speech therapist is able to submit documentation to doctors, teachers, and other care providers if written consent is provided.