ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS
How long is a therapy session?
An average therapy session lasts thirty minutes, although this may vary from 30 mins to 60 mins depending on the age of the child and/or severity of delay/disorder. The individual therapist will determine the length of time of the session according to clinical judgment.
What does speech therapy for children involve?
Speech therapy for children might involve one-to-one or small group sessions, during which your child takes part in speech therapy exercises. The activities the speech therapist uses differ according to the child’s age and unique needs, as well as the type of speech disorder they have. Possible interventions might include talking and playing with the help of books, objects, and pictures to help stimulate your child’s language development. The speech therapist might model the correct sounds during these play sessions to learn how to form words that cause them problems. The speech therapist also provides homework for your child and helps you support your child by practicing speech therapy exercises at home.
What does adult speech therapy involve?
Speech therapy for adults might involve problem-solving, memory exercises, and other activities to improve your cognitive-communication. Your speech therapist can also help you find ways to improve your conversation in social settings. As well as speaking and thinking exercises, you might benefit from breathing exercises to increase the resonance of your voice and practices to strengthen the muscles you use when speaking. To find out more about speech therapy for you or your child, call SpeakEasy Therapy, or book an appointment online today.
What are some of the benefits of telepractice?
Teletherapy not only allows us to increase our ability to provide more children across Maine with high-quality and specialized services it also:
Offers more convenience with flexible scheduling
Requires NO travel time/expense
Increases consistency & regularity
Interactive & engaging for kids which promotes progress towards goals
How often will my child need therapy?
This is a team decision. Frequency of therapy will be discussed and determined following the evaluation.
How can I get started?
Book an initial consultation today! During the initial consultation, we can discuss your concerns and determine if an evaluation is needed.