Telepractice for Speech & Language Treatment
How Does Online Speech Therapy Work?
What is Telepractice or Online Speech Treatment?
Telepractice (also known as telespeech, online speech therapy, remote speech, or telemedicine speech therapy) is using technology to deliver speech-language evaluations and treatment. All that is needed is a computer or tablet. A completely private and secure video conferencing tool (such as Zoom), is used to connect you with a speech pathologist.
Research shows that the results provided by telepractice are as effective as in-person therapy. The therapy is interactive and each client’s needs can be met individually.
Who Can be Treated Using Remote Speech Therapy?
Adults and children of all ages can use speech telepractice. A wide range of disorders can be addressed by using telepractice. They include, but are not limited to:
Other programs that are delivered using video conferencing are the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment program (LSVT), Communication Coaching, and Accent Modification.
What are the Benefits of Online Speech Therapy?
By using telepractice, speech-language pathologists can reach individuals in rural areas, those who do not have transportation or those who are looking for a more flexible schedule.
Online speech therapy is provided in the client’s natural environment, thereby helping with the generalization of skills learned in therapy. The method can also carryover of skills learned in treatment more functional by including family/caregivers and the client’s real-life situations. Meeting online saves costs on traveling to appointments.
Therapy programs are high-quality, individualized, and tailored to meet clients' needs. Treatment materials are highly personalized and interactive.
All forms are web-based and completed and signed electronically. Our platform is HIPAA-compliant.
If you have any questions or would like to book an appointment, please contact us!
About the Author
Allison Geller is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) and the owner of Connected Speech Pathology. She obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Florida in Speech-Language Pathology. Allison has practiced speech therapy in a number of settings including telepractice, acute care, outpatient rehabilitation, and private practice. She has worked extensively with individuals across the lifespan including toddlers, preschoolers, school-aged children, and adults. She specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of a variety of communication disorders including receptive/expressive language disorders, articulation disorders, voice disorders, fluency disorders, brain injury, and swallowing disorders.
Allison served as the clinical coordinator of research in aphasia in the Neurological Institute at Columbia University Medical Center in New York. She is on the Board of Directors for the Corporate Speech Pathology Network (CORSPAN), a Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) certified clinician, and a proud Family Empowerment Scholarship/Step-Up For Students provider. Allison is passionate about delivering high quality-effective treatment remotely because it’s convenient and easy to access. What sets us apart from other online speech therapy options is—Allison takes great care to hire the very best SLPs from all over the country.
