FAQ

Will my insurance cover speech therapy? How do I verify this?

The Center for Speech and Language accepts Medicaid and files with most major insurance carriers. If your child has Medicaid, you must receive a referral from your child’s primary care physician for a speech-language evaluation. For all other types of insurance coverage, verification must be obtained through your insurance company. A contact number is usually located on the back of your insurance card. Even if your insurance representative says that the evaluation and services will be covered, this can be dependent upon your specific diagnosis.

Can I just work on this problem at home instead of getting therapy?

Some speech problems can and should be addressed at home. The evaluation will show specific goals that need to be addressed. The Speech Pathologist will identify steps for meeting the goal and give recommendations for how to practice at home. Changing speech is best achieved with a Speech Pathologist working with a family who is committed to home practice. 

Can I watch my family member in therapy?

Although the family member is not usually in the room for therapy, the therapist will discuss results immediately following the session. Materials for home practice are given and reviewed at that time. Your therapist is available for questions at other times, as needed.

How long will it take to correct my/my child’s speech/language issue?

Since everyone is different, no one is able to predict exactly how many sessions or give a specific amount of time that will be needed to remediate an issue. Your therapist will usually be able to talk with you about a time frame, and the therapist will make a recommendation for how many visits will be most beneficial per week. However, many other factors can influence the progress of therapy, including the individual’s maturity level and readiness, missed therapy appointments and consistent home practice.