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Caregiver involvement

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Answers to common questions

What is the purpose of a speech and language evaluation?

An evaluation is the first step to starting speech therapy treatment. An evaluation is performed to assess your child’s overall communication function. The speech therapist will identify strengths and deficiencies, make a formal diagnosis, determine whether ongoing treatment is needed, and more. 

What happens during an evaluation?

Evaluations can vary depending on the nature of the communication issue. Your speech therapist may use structured tests, clinical observations, and simple activities during the evaluation to assess your child’s communication skills. 

Your speech therapist may ask your child questions targeting specific language abilities. They'll work to understand how your child communicates in real-life situations. Finally, they may ask you questions to better understand your child’s medical history and development.

How long does speech therapy take?

The duration of speech therapy is different for everyone, and it depends on several factors. Some of them include your child's age, the type of speech disorder or communication challenge they have, how often they have speech therapy sessions, and how often they practice at home. That said, your participation in your child's therapy is one of the biggest predictors of success. When you understand what your child is working on and why, it makes practicing at home with your child so much easier! If you ever have questions or need help, your speech therapist is just a text away.

Will my child pay attention during sessions?

Most children love online speech therapy! Many become more attentive with online learning, and they prefer the interactivity of online exercises and communication. Plus, there are many strategies that speech therapists use to engage children online. Expressable’s approach also focuses on the most important part of improving children’s speech and language: the involvement of their parent or caregiver. When parents are actively involved in their child’s care, that leads to faster progress. Our therapists work directly with caregivers to teach them techniques and strategies they can use in their child’s everyday life.

What does a speech therapy session look like?

Speech therapy sessions are focused on each client’s care plan. The activities done during sessions always relate to those goals. When working with children, speech therapists often focus on the child’s interests, using games, toys, or other activities. That helps make sessions fun and keeps kids motivated and engaged.

Your speech therapist will be constantly assessing your child’s response to the strategies and techniques used in sessions. When needed, they’ll adjust your child’s treatment plan to help them make progress as quickly as possible. In addition, your speech therapist will always provide practice activities to complete at home between sessions.

How do I contact my speech therapist?

You'll receive an introductory text message from your speech therapist. This is how you can communicate with them between sessions and throughout the week. While this will look like a simple text message, please note that we use a secure, HIPAA-compliant texting platform so all your information remains private.

We encourage you to stay in touch with your speech therapist between sessions. Please be sure to review our attendance policy so you know what to do if you need to cancel or reschedule a session.

You’re also welcome to contact Expressable's main office during normal business hours. You can email us at info@expressable.io or call us at (512) 768-0319.