Online Therapy

EVALUATIONS

*ALL INITIAL EVALUATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED ON SITE AT THE CLINIC.  

Evaluations include a comprehensive intake of history and reported concerns.  

Depending upon your child's age, assessment may include standardized assessment, informal assessment, and play-based interactions.  

Upon completion of the evaluation a verbal report will be provided with results and recommendations, followed by a written report.

TREATMENT

Treatment is based upon a plan of care established by the treating therapist.  

Therapy may involve structured tasks and play-based activities depending upon the targeted goal. 

American Speech and Hearing Association Telepractice Link:

https://www.asha.org/Practice-Portal/Professional-Issues/Telepractice/

Texas Telepractice Requirements for Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists:

https://www.asha.org/Advocacy/state/info/TX/Texas-Telepractice-Requirements/

Reimbursement of Telepractice Services:

https://www.asha.org/Practice/reimbursement/Reimbursement-of-Telepractice-Services/

Research articles on telepractice:

Brain injury: 

Brennan, D. M., Georgeadis, A. C., Baron, C. R., & Barker, L. M. (2004). The effect of videoconference-based telerehab on story retelling performance by brain injured subjects and its implication for remote speech-language therapy. Telemedicine Journal and e-Health, 10, 147–154.

Stuttering:

Carey, B., O’Brian, S., Lowe, R., & Onslow, M. (2014). Webcam delivery of the Camperdown Program for adolescents who stutter: A phase II trial. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 45, 314–324.

Articulation assessment:

Crutchley, S., Dudley, W., & Campbell, M. (2010). Articulation assessment through videoconferencing: A pilot study. Communications of Global Information Technology, 2, 12–23.

Speech-language therapy:

Taylor, O., Armfield, N., Dodrill, P., & Smith, A. (2014). A review of the efficacy and effectiveness of using telehealth for paediatric speech and language assessment. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 20, 405–412.

Grogan-Johnson, S., Alvares, R., Rowan, L., & Creaghead, N. (2010). A pilot study comparing the effectiveness of speech language therapy provided by telemedicine with conventional on-site therapy. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 16, 134–139.

Speech sound disorder:

Grogan-Johnson, S., Gabel, R., Taylor, J., Rowan, L., Alvarex, R., & Schenker, J. (2011). A pilot exploration of speech sound disorder intervention delivered by telehealth to school-age children. International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 3, 31–42.

Grogan-Johnson, S., Schmidt, A., Schenker, Alvares, R., Rowan, L., & Taylor, J. (2013). A comparison of speech sound intervention delivered by telepractice and side-by-side service delivery models. Communication Disorders Quarterly, 34, 210–220.

Motor speech disorders:

Hill, A. J., Theodoros, D. G., Russell, T. G., Cahill, L. M., Ward, E. C., & Clark, K. M. (2006). An Internet-based telerehabilitation system for the assessment of motor speech disorders: A pilot study. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 15, 45–56.

Cochlear Implants:

Hughes, M. L., Goehring, J. L., Baudhuin, J. L., Diaz, G. R., Sanford, T., Harpster, R., & Valente, D. L. (2012). Use of telehealth for research and clinical measures in cochlear implant recipients: A validation study.Journal Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 55, 1112–1127.

Autism:

Iacono, T., Dissanayake, C., Trembath, D., Hurdy, K., Erickson, S., & Spong, J. (2016). Family and practitioner perspectives on telehealth for services to young children with autism. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 231, 63–73.

Preschool children:

McCullough, A. (2001). Viability and effectiveness of teletherapy for pre-school children with special needs. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 36, 321–326.

Simacek, J., Dimian, A., & McComas, J. (2017). Communication intervention for young children with severe neurodevelopmental disabilities via telehealth. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 47, 744–767.