FAQ | Hope Speech Therapy

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How often is speech therapy?

Typically sessions are once or twice a week as needed.
Are parents usually involved during the therapy session?

Parents are encouraged to sit in during their older child’s session. If parents do not actively participate in the session, the activities and targets will be reviewed along with the practice ideas suggested at home. For younger children, parents are an important part of the early intervention process and will be coached in a way to integrate the strategies into their everyday life.
Does Hope Speech Therapy work with feeding and swallowing clients?

Feeding and swallowing concerns can include, picky eating, forward resting tongue posture, tongue thrust swallow pattern, mouth breathing, and more. These challenges can be addressed during therapy after an evaluation. More complex situations or infants with difficulties with feedings by breast, bottle or tube may be referred to a specialist.
What type of payment does Hope Speech Therapy accept?

Payment is accepted by cash, check, or Zelle at the time of service.
What if my child already had an evaluation somewhere else?

Evaluation reports from other entities are accepted and can be brought to your first session or emailed ahead of time to andrea@hopespeechtherapy.net
Is my child too young for therapy?

Early intervention can be implemented at a very young age. Sometimes the family can be coached to practice strategies at home to monitor growth and development of skills. If there are still concerns, more direct therapy can be implemented.
What should I expect during an evaluation?

An evaluation gathers information about your child’s specific needs and will vary from child to child. Evaluations are generally scheduled for one to two hours in order for the speech-language pathologist to interview the family, complete any formal assessments warranted, and observe interactions and speech and language skills during play or reading and spontaneous conversation. Questions are encouraged during the evaluation. The findings from the evaluation may be summarized at the end with recommendations. However, you will receive a comprehensive evaluation report with testing results, interpretations, findings, parent’s concerns, background information as well as short and long term goals for initiating therapy within two weeks of the appointment.
What is your cancellation policy?

Please provide 48 hours notification when possible. If you cannot make it to a session without reasonable notice, you may be charged the full amount.
Where are therapy services provided?

Therapy services are provided out of the therapist’s home in Johnstown, CO. Teletherapy is an option as needed short term for clients that cannot come to the main location or in cases of mild illness. In-home services may be an option with particular circumstances.