Teletherapy

Who Teletherapy Helps

Teletherapy is ideal for:

• Busy families who struggle to fit clinic appointments into their schedules
• Children who do better in their home environment
• Adults seeking convenient, private therapy sessions
• Families living far from our clinic locations
• Those with transportation or mobility challenges
• Anyone preferring virtual appointments

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Services Available via Teletherapy

Full teletherapy services:

• Speech therapy for children and adults
• Language intervention
• Orofacial myofunctional therapy
• Reading and literacy intervention
• Voice therapy
• Fluency therapy

Limited or hybrid teletherapy:

• Feeding therapy (hybrid model - some in-person recommended)
• Infant feeding (evaluation and parent coaching)

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How It Works

Technology Requirements

• Computer, tablet, or smartphone with camera
• Reliable internet connection
• Quiet space for sessions
• We use secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform

Session Format

• Same length as in-person sessions (typically 30-60 minutes)
• Interactive activities using screen sharing, virtual games, and digital materials
• Parent involvement - especially for young children
• Home program materials provided digitally

Getting Started

1. Request an evaluation (can be done via teletherapy for most concerns)
2. We verify your insurance and schedule
3. You receive a secure video link
4. Join from any device at your appointment time

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Why Online Speech Therapy Works

Research shows that teletherapy is just as effective as in-person therapy for most speech and language services. In some cases, it's even more effective because:

• Children are more comfortable in their home environment
• Parents are more involved in sessions
• Skills transfer better to everyday life
• Consistent attendance is easier to maintain

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Is Teletherapy Right for You?

Teletherapy may be a great fit if:

• Your child is comfortable on video calls
• You have reliable technology and internet
• You can provide a quiet space for sessions
• You're available to assist during sessions (for young children)

In-person may be better if:

• Your child has significant attention challenges on screens
• Hands-on oral motor work is needed (some OMD/feeding cases)
• Your child is very young and needs physical engagement
• Technology is a barrier

Not sure? We'll help you decide during the evaluation process.

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Licensing

Our therapists are licensed to provide teletherapy services to residents of:

• Missouri
• Kansas

You must be physically located in one of these states during your session.

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