{"id":857,"date":"2018-05-11T13:50:02","date_gmt":"2018-05-11T13:50:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.malvernspeechtherapy.com\/?page_id=857"},"modified":"2019-12-19T03:07:46","modified_gmt":"2019-12-19T03:07:46","slug":"services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.malvernspeechtherapy.com\/?page_id=857","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is a Speech and Language Pathologist?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Speech and Language Pathologist is a board certified by the American Speech and Hearing Association.\u00a0 They have a Master\u2019s Degree in the area of Speech\/Language\/Hearing Sciences and Disorders and have completed a Clinical Fellowship Year (similar to a year student teaching).<\/span><\/p>\n

Is a Speech and Language Pathologist the same as a Speech Therapist?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes. It\u2019s a bit like \u201ctomatoe, tomato.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

What do I need to know about Speech Therapy?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Understood.org provides a wonderful overview<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Does my child need Speech Therapy?<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a great question! You as the parent know your child the best.\u00a0 If you are having concerns it never hurts to reach out to a specialist.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you accept insurance?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Malvern Speech Therapy is a private pay clinic. A superbill can be given upon request for the family to request reimbursement from insurance.\u00a0 Each insurance company provides different reimbursement so please check with your insurance agency.<\/span><\/p>\n

Speech Therapy is provided free of charge by the Chester County Intermediate Unit (484-237-5000) for early intervention or your school district providing your child qualifies.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What does a session look like?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Depending on your child\u2019s needs sessions will be 45 \u2013 60 minutes.\u00a0 This includes direct therapy time, charting time and parent\/ care giver discussion.\u00a0 <\/span>Malvern Speech Therapy provides play based therapy so dependent on your child\u2019s needs and likes we could be building a block castle, reading a book, painting a picture or playing a game i.e. Don\u2019t Break the Ice.<\/span><\/p>\n

How are therapy goals created?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Goals are created based on the initial evaluation, clinical observations and parent\/ care giver input.\u00a0 Families and therapists work as a team to create a therapy plan that is most beneficial for the child. It is important to pick goals that are developmentally appropriate.\u00a0 What this means is that for example your baby is standing up independently and getting ready to walk maybe taking the odd step here and there. Your next expectation wouldn\u2019t be for the child to ride a 2-wheeler bike it would be to safely walk independently.\u00a0 The same goes with speech if your goal is to help increase the length of your child\u2019s utterance and he\/she is currently using less then 50 words independently you wouldn\u2019t create a goal for your child to produce a complete sentence i.e. I want the big red book.<\/span><\/p>\n

How is progress monitored and shared?<\/strong><\/p>\n

After the goals are created by the team the therapist tracks progress with session notes.\u00a0 Progress should be discussed with each session and carry-over activities ideas shared to help with progress.\u00a0 A progress update note can be given upon request.<\/span><\/p>\n

How long will my child be in need of speech therapy?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Therapy is concluded when the team (parents and therapist) determines your child\u2019s personal speech and language goal(s) are mastered.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where are you located?<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are located in Malvern near Immaculata University.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the make-up policy?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make-ups due to weather and illness etc. can be rescheduled.<\/span><\/p>\n

How do I schedule an evaluation or therapy session?<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can call Malvern Speech Therapy at 484-568-4710 or email Erin@malvernspeechtherapy.com.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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