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We provide the following services: A TELEPHONE CONSULTATION is available so that you can speak directly with the therapist. We can also answer questions regarding office or billing procedures. When more information is needed, we will be glad to speak with you. If no one is available at the time you call, please leave your number and your call will return within 24 hours. A SCREENING is a "quick measure" to determine if there is a communication problem which needs further evaluation, or if communication skills are "within the normal range" for a person's age. A screening is recommended when a problem is suspected, but you are unsure if it is serious enough to warrant testing and therapy. Screenings are also useful for identifying young children with communication delays at an early age. Distinctive Speech offers individual and group screenings for area pre-schools and private elementary schools. An EVALUATION involves specific testing to diagnose a specific communication disorder, to determine if therapy is needed, and if needed, to determine appropriate therapy goals and procedures. Depending on the type of problem being assessed an individualized evaluation will vary according to each client’s areas of concern. Most testing is completed within a 1 to 1-½ hour time slot. Test results, recommendations, and goals are provided within 10-14 working days of the evaluation date. Following the assessment of the client, the therapist spend much time analyzing the data collected, listening and or watching video and audio tapes, and consulting with other professionals (teachers, tutors, psychologists, medical doctors, occupational therapists, physical therapists) as indicated. The results are then discussed in detail with the client or the parents of the client. Following the evaluation, a REFERRAL to another professional will be made if necessary. When a referral is made, a telephone contact to that professional from our office will be made; as well as any other follow-up contacts needed. THERAPY involves a combination of direct therapy with the child/adult and parent/family education. Educating parents/family on both the disorder and therapy procedures is an important part of our treatment method. Often, family/caregivers will be involved in therapy sessions and or maybe invited to participate in the session. The therapist usually provides a brief description of progress following each therapy session. |
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