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.

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. 

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.