Pediatric Speech Teletherapy in California
What is Teletherapy?
Teletherapy is speech therapy that is provided virtually using telecommunication technology. Telehealth or “tele-practice” provides the opportunity for your child to receive treatment and access to services in the comfort of your home and/or in rural areas where service may not be easily accessible otherwise.
Who can Benefit from Teletherapy?
Research proves that teletherapy can be an effective and accessible option for speech therapy for nearly everyone. In our experience, speech therapy teletherapy has proven to be effective for young children up to young adults and across a span of diagnoses. teletherapy also provides a great opportunity for parent coaching in sessions with younger children. Receiving treatment in the comfort of one’s home has shown to be a fun, comfortable, and effective way of learning.
What do I need for Teletherapy?
A reliable device such as a laptop, phone or tablet can be used for speech therapy teletherapy. Steady internet connection is needed to reduce interruptions throughout the session. A pair of reliable headphones is also helpful to ensure great sound quality for the therapist to hear the client and the client to hear the therapist. A comfortable place to sit with limited background noise and bright lighting is always best!
