Research & Resources
Is online speech therapy appropriate for a child with autism?
The short answer is YES, and here’s why! Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex development condition with challenges in social interaction, speech and nonverbal communication, and restricted/repetitive behaviors. There is a wide range of severity among individuals...
What to Expect from your Young Child’s Online Speech Session
Young children from birth and up can receive speech and language services through a telepractice model by having the SLP collaborate with parents and caregivers. When telepractice began gaining momentum over a decade ago, SLPs and clients alike began treading lightly...
How to Use Everyday Objects to Elicit Language
Young children have curious minds. Instinctually, they explore their environment like little scientists trying to make sense of their world. Any parent can tell you after the excitement of Christmas morning or a birthday party that they will question their purchases...
Telehealth Guidelines
Introduction Medicare pays for specific (Part B) physician or practitioner services furnished through a telecommunications system. Telehealth services substitute for an in-person encounter. Connecting Providers and Patients Telehealth connects rural providers and...
How Long Does It Take for Speech Therapy to Work?
It’s human nature for parents - and children alike - to want to see quick results when starting speech therapy. However, it is important for parents and children to remember that everybody is different and learns at their own pace. Here at SLPtele, our online speech...
One Day At a Time: Tips for Helping Your Child Overcome Their Stuttering
As our little ones begin to grow and become more verbal, you may begin to notice them stammer as they speak. While, on many occasions, it is natural for a toddler or preschooler to have issues pronouncing certain words, there are other instances where parents may be...
4 Fun Summer Speech Activities
Summer is nearly here and your child is undoubtedly very excited to finally get a break from school. While it’s good to give our little ones a much-needed rest, we also don’t want them to be affected by the summer brain drain. At SLPtele, not only do we provide...
How to Convince Your Child to Get Invested in Speech Therapy
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How to Know If Your Child Needs Speech Therapy
It can be difficult as a parent to anticipate your child’s every need, especially as a first-time parent. One area that parents are often confused about is whether or not their child’s speech and language skills are developing normally. In order to help parents get a...
Debunking 7 Online Speech Therapy Myths
When you first start thinking about online speech therapy for your child, you are likely to do some research and talk with other parents about their child’s experiences. While word-of-mouth information can be useful in making a decision, you’ll want to be aware of...