WHAT DO SESSIONS LOOK LIKE?

Sessions have a beginning, middle, and end. Often, a session begins by reviewing home practice items and discussing any updates since the previous session. The session shifts into activities selected based upon the child’s goals and interests. The appointment ends with review of items addressed during the session and parent/caregiver education. Below is the length of time reserved for a session: 30 minutes= direct treatment for 25 minutes, 5 minutes for education/wrap up; 60 minutes= direct treatment for 50 minutes, 10 minutes for education/wrap up

WHERE DO SESSIONS OCCUR?

OWLS Therapy is an in-home private practice. We can also travel to the child’s daycare, preschool, or private school, once the necessary clearances and forms are completed. Some of our therapists are VIRTUS trained, meaning they can provide sessions within Catholic Schools. In addition to in-person therapy, OWLS Therapy provides teletherapy, or virtual, sessions as well.

HOW OFTEN IS SPEECH THERAPY?

Therapy appointments are reoccurring timeslots. They may be 1, or multiple, times per week, depending on the speech-language pathologists’ recommendations. Frequency of treatment is determined by a variety of factors, including: type of disorder, skill set, maturity, severity of disorder, age, and comorbidities. There is also such a thing as too much therapy! The SLP will be able to make an informed recommendation based on the above listed factors.

HOW LONG WILL A CHILD NEED SPEECH THERAPY?

Speech and language therapy isn’t always a quick fix! There is no one-size-fits all recommended duration of therapy. Each child develops and progresses at different rates. It takes hard work over many months, or even years, depending on the severity of your child’s needs. However, with consistency, progress or complete remediation is possible. Additionally, parental involvement, such as completing exercises at home, can make speech therapy more effective.

ARE SESSIONS COVERED BY INSURANCE?

OWLS Therapy is considered out-of-network with insurance. We do provide a Superbill with all the information that is needed for reimbursement. Reimbursement would depend on your plan’s out-of-network coverage in addition to what is covered for speech therapy services. We can also run HSA/FSA cards.

HOW LONG ARE SESSIONS?

The length of speech therapy sessions is determined based on the child’s needs. Therapy sessions typically range from 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes in length. At the end of all sessions, time is reserved for caregiver education and home practice recommendations.

AM I ABLE TO OBSERVE THE SESSIONS?

Yes! Parents and caregivers are welcome to observe sessions. For young learners, observations during sessions, or parts of sessions, is encouraged. At OWLS Therapy, we believe that parents and caregivers are integral to successful treatment.

If the child receives speech therapy in the daycare or school setting, a session note is provided following each session. In addition, the child’s SLP will participate in consistent communication via email or scheduled phone meetings to ensure updates on progress.

HOW OFTEN WILL I RECEIVE PROGRESS UPDATES?

A therapy note will be provided following each speech session. This note will include data, therapy methods employed, provided cues, activities completed, recommended strategies, homework, and at-home carryover ideas.

WILL THERE BE HOMEWORK?

Yes! Home practice is important for the child’s progress and generalization of skills. Repetitive practice increases motor learning. For younger children, home practice may be parent or caregiver focused, such as strategies to employ during play. for school-aged children, homework may consist of more structured practice items.

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