What is Teletherapy?
Teletherapy, is a growing service delivery model that allows healthcare professionals to provide services to their clients via the computer. With a secure internet connection, you or a family member can receive speech and language therapy sessions in a variety of locations including schools, clinics, offices, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, or even your own home. It is an effective approach that allows for services to be delivered in remote areas to clients who may have gone without. It is also a very convenient way to ensure that appointments are kept and treatment plans are carried out. There is no need to commute to your speech therapy sessions, just log in to your computer at your scheduled time and be connected directly with a highly qualified, licensed, trained, ASHA certified speech-language pathologist.
Does teletherapy work as well as on-site therapy?
Yes. Teletherapy has been used to evaluate and treat clients of all ages. According to the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA), research suggests that there are few differences between teletherapy and in-person services. Most clients who receive teletherapy report that they are very satisfied.
In our experience, we have seen consistent progress in our clients in a shorter amount of time than when we worked in traditional settings. The benefit of serving clients 1:1 or 2:1 has proven to be an effective approach as it allows for the ability to capitalize on each individual’s strengths while directly addressing their weaknesses. The technology has been very motivating and it keeps clients engaged and eager to participate. I am able to customize my materials to coincide with the interests of my clients while focusing on their goals.
Telepractice for Speech and Hearing Services
Does insurance cover tele-therapy?
Yes. Your insurance should cover a teletherapy session in the same way it would cover an on-site therapy session.
What are the benefits of teletherapy?
Our Teletherapy offers the following benefits:
Accessibility for:
- Patients living in remote areas
- Families with transportation limitations
- Parents with busy or hectic schedules
- Families who prefer a convenient alternative to traditional on-site therapy
- Improved communication and transparency between the SLP and parents
- Flexible, timely therapy sessions with reduced wait times
Is teletherapy right for everyone?
Teletherapy is not right for every child. Unlike on-site interactions, the SLP is not able to use tactile cues or physical redirection without the assistance of a parent/caregiver. Factors that may impact a child’s ability to benefit from tele-therapy include:
Hearing and visual ability
Ability to maintain attention
Willingness of family/caregiver to participate in sessions
Availability of technology
Environment
What are the technical requirements?
You will need an internet connection in order to participate in a teletherapy session, as well as:
Computer, tablet, or smartphone; computers are recommended.
Internal/external web camera
Internal/external microphone and speakers
Headphones are recommended.
Latest version of your web browser
Adequate internet connection speed; 3 Mbps connection speed is recommended.
Are teletherapy sessions secure?
Yes. Our Speech Therapy at Home uses TheraPlatform for all our sessions. TheraPlatform complies with all federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. This platform also conducts annual risk assessment to ensure that they continue to meet HIPAA standards, and protected patient information remains secure.
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