Speech Therapy (Online) - Teletherapy or Telepractice
We all use our computers, iPads and phones to connect with one another socially, complete a variety of tasks in our daily lives, and even work remotely. Technology offers an infinite number of possibilities - all at our fingertips. Through teletherapy, access to speech and language sessions is one of these possibilities. Teletherapy or telepractice is the delivery of speech language services via technology which offers audio and visual communication. These sessions have the potential to target a variety of speech and language goals. Teletherapy can be used for assessment and observation, intervention in the form of therapy sessions and consultation. Articulation of speech sounds, a variety of language, literacy, parent training and social goals can be supported through teletherapy sessions.
We all use our computers, iPads and phones to connect with one another socially, complete a variety of tasks in our daily lives, and even work remotely. Technology offers an infinite number of possibilities - all at our fingertips. Through teletherapy, access to speech and language sessions is one of these possibilities. Teletherapy or telepractice is the delivery of speech language services via technology which offers audio and visual communication. These sessions have the potential to target a variety of speech and language goals. Teletherapy can be used for assessment and observation, intervention in the form of therapy sessions and consultation. Articulation of speech sounds, a variety of language, literacy, parent training and social goals can be supported through teletherapy sessions.
Does Online Speech Therapy or Telepractice work?
Yes it does. Across Canada, Telepractice is used to provide services to remote and rural areas. These are places where people cannot easily travel to meet with their SLP. Today we are facing the same challenge. You cannot meet with your SLP in person, but you can meet with them on-line!Much evidence for the success of Telepractice exists. You are welcome to read the position paper by Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC), the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), as well as journals and further studies.
What do I need to get started Online Speech Therapy?
In order to take our meetings on-line, we will need you to have the following ready:
There may be some growing pains as we switch to this slightly different system of meeting with you, but we will figure it out together. The Telepractice approach should provide us with great freedom and flexibility in scheduling.
For more information on how this would look for you or your child, please contact me today and I'd be happy to explain in more detail.
Yes it does. Across Canada, Telepractice is used to provide services to remote and rural areas. These are places where people cannot easily travel to meet with their SLP. Today we are facing the same challenge. You cannot meet with your SLP in person, but you can meet with them on-line!Much evidence for the success of Telepractice exists. You are welcome to read the position paper by Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC), the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), as well as journals and further studies.
What do I need to get started Online Speech Therapy?
In order to take our meetings on-line, we will need you to have the following ready:
- Access to a quiet time and a quiet room in your home (where we can work without disturbance for the duration of our session)
- An Internet connected device with a working camera, microphone and loudspeakers/headphones (a computer would be best, but tablets and smart phones work too)
- A supervising adult who can be present at the start and end of the sessions
There may be some growing pains as we switch to this slightly different system of meeting with you, but we will figure it out together. The Telepractice approach should provide us with great freedom and flexibility in scheduling.
For more information on how this would look for you or your child, please contact me today and I'd be happy to explain in more detail.
