My son did not qualify for speech/language services at school but I am still concerned. Can he receive private services?
Yes. Sometimes parents are surprised when an evaluation at school reveals that their child has some difficulty--but not enough to receive services at school. If the parent can provide an evaluation report or paperwork from the school, this can usually be used to develop a treatment plan.
Yes. Sometimes parents are surprised when an evaluation at school reveals that their child has some difficulty--but not enough to receive services at school. If the parent can provide an evaluation report or paperwork from the school, this can usually be used to develop a treatment plan.
I'm feeling a little concerned about my child's communication skills. I'm not sure if he needs help. What should I do?
Contact Speech/Language Therapy for Kids, LLC by email robin@speechlanguage4kids.com or call (815) 499-2744. We would be glad to hear your concerns and answer any questions.
Check out speech and language development at American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)! http://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/chart.htm
Check out speech and language development at American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)! http://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/chart.htm
Where are services provided?
Services are provided in the client's natural environment such as the home, school, or child-care center. This allows the client to receive services in an environment that is more comfortable to him/her and enables more natural generalization or carryover.
How much does an evaluation or therapy session cost?
The fees vary depending on the services being provided. Please contact Robin Hicks at robin@speechlanguage4kids.com or (815) 499-2744 for more information.
Can services be billed to my insurance?
Speech/Language Therapy for Kids, LLC does not bill insurance for evaluations and treatment. You may submit the claim to your insurance provider on your own. Some insurance companies will provide coverage when billed in this manner.
If you plan to submit bills to your insurance company, you should:
If you plan to submit bills to your insurance company, you should:
- Check with your insurance company before your first visit to find out what speech and language services they will pay for.
- Find out what information the insurance company needs. You may need a note from your doctor, called a referral. You may need permission from the insurance company, call pre-authorization. Referrals and pre-authorizations do not guarantee that insurance will pay for services.
- Payment is due at the time of service, regardless of whether or not you will submit to your insurance.
My daughter receives speech/language services at school during the school year. Will you provide speech/language therapy just for the summer?
Yes! If parents can provide a current individualized education plan (IEP), this private provider will use it for treatment plan development.
What should I expect my child's speech and language development to be during elementary school?
Are therapy sessions one-on-one or group?
Either individual (one-on-one) or small group sessions are available. Individual therapy sessions allow for parents to be present during activities and allow for collaboration throughout the session. Small group therapy sessions are available; however, no parent collaboration within the session is included due to the confidentiality rights of the others involved.
Can my child receive private speech/language services in addition to school speech/language services?
Yes! Some parents want to try to speed up progress by seeking multiple service providers to address their child's needs. Children can receive services from more than one provider. When the parents provide consent, the service providers can contact each other for collaboration and planning.
Can parents attend therapy sessions?
Parents can attend individual therapy sessions. Collaboration between the speech-language pathologist and parents is vital to the progress of the client. All individual sessions include feedback and strategies (provided within the session) for facilitation of carryover into daily living skills. Small group therapy sessions are available; however, no parent collaboration within the session is included due to the confidentiality rights of the others involved.
