Speech Therapy Services are provided online via video conferencing using variety of games, fun-filled activities while targeting goals.
Speech Therapy services are provided for :
Receptive and Expressive Language skills
Functional Communication skills
Articulation
Fluency
Social Language Skills(Pragmatics )
Speech therapy services are typically provided for a period of 1 hour. The session is broken down into 45 minutes of direct service with the client, 15 minutes of parent/caregiver training and documentation. Activities are carefully chosen based on the goals and the developmental level of the individual.
Speech therapy with young children, ages 3-6 years, mostly includes play based activities. Each session is individually catered to the child's communication needs. The child takes the lead in choosing an activity of interest, and the therapist implements the goals in complete partnership with the parent.
Speech therapy sessions with children in the age range 6-10years includes direct on-screen and off-screen activities to target goals.
Parent involvement is needed and encouraged throughout the session. Training is provided to embed speech goals in day-to-day activities of the child.
For children ages 10-15 years, sessions are focussed on direct services. On-screen activities will be advanced, and at the same time tailored to address the goals of the client.
Parents are provided a summary, and activities to carry-over/ reinforce skills, at the end of every session.
For children with complex communication needs, sessions are focussed on Functional Communication. Services include training the family and the individual to use picture communication board, Speech Generative Devices (SGD) to meet their communication goals.