Therapy
Referral
Referrals should be presented by the parent/guardian, but may have originated by a teacher, pediatrician, or other caregiver.
A free consultation is available to discuss the concerns presented in the referral and to develop a plan for evaluation or therapy.
Evaluation
A complete, in-home speech and language evaluation is performed in order to determine the presence of a speech and/or language impairment.
All speech and language areas will be addressed during the evaluation, including articulation, voice, fluency, and language.
If a complete evaluation has been performed within the last year by a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, it will be reviewed before determining if more assessment is needed before determining therapeutic needs.
A partial evaluation may be warranted if specific areas of concern were not addressed in the submitted evaluation.
Analysis/Report
Based on the findings of the evaluation (received or administered), a report is written outlining the results and recommendations.
This report will include goals for therapy and/or suggestions for in-home support, as well as a timeline for a follow-up meeting.
Treatment
Based on the evaluation and report, a treatment plan is developed and proposed, including duration and frequency of recommended in-home services.
Mutually agreed upon goals will be developed with the caregiver and addressed during therapy.
Intermittent reports indicating progress made towards goals will be offered on an ongoing basis. Goals are fluid and adaptable.
Once goals are met, new goals may be developed based on the needs of the client.
Progress/Follow-up
Consult services are available and advisable if the student has shown mastery in the clinical setting, but is having difficulty generalizing the skill(s).
Consult allows the SLP to monitor the application of skills (i.e., review/analyze school work, daily functioning, etc.) and provide feedback to the family on how to help generalize the skills.