Frequently Asked Questions

  • Telepractice is the delivery of services using telecommunication and Internet technology to remotely connect clinicians to clients, other health care providers, and/or educational professionals for screening, assessment, intervention, consultation, and/or education. Telepractice is an appropriate model of service delivery for audiologists and speech-language pathologists (ASHA, n.d.) and may be the primary mode of service delivery or may supplement in-person services (known as hybrid service delivery) (ASHA, n.d)

  • You will need the following technology to receive our teletherapy services:

    • high-speed internet

    • computer with webcam

    • large monitor with webcam for group sessions

    • headset for individual sessions

  • Brewster Creek Speech and Language Therapy, PLLC, takes great pride in developing individualized sessions encompassing the following:


    • Curriculum-based - providing students with assistance in understanding and comprehending curricular material for academic success


    • Literacy-enhanced - to assist with developing academic skills


    • User-friendly - providing materials that are used to enhance learning


    • Step-by-step approach to develop students’ critical thinking skills


    • Real-world experiences are utilized, if possible to solidify learning connections

  • Reasons to Partner with Brewster Creek Speech and Language Therapy, PLLC:


    • A nationwide shortage of SLPs has been reported as a persistent,  long-term issue during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Research reported by ASHA in 2018 indicated thousands of school positions were vacant, and this remains an ongoing problem to date


    • Our services are more budget-friendly than outside contracting with nationally recognized health care recruiters 


    • Utilization of our services will prove to be most cost-effective for district fiscal budgets


    • Eliminates logistical issues in acquiring a dedicated speech room (for teletherapy services)


    • More convenient for parents/guardians and staff to attend IEP/Reevaluation meetings via virtual access (for teletherapy services)

  • Brewster Creek Speech and Language Therapy, PLLC, Evaluation Process:


    • Comprehensive - review of the student’s skill set, not limited only to speech and language


    • Detail-oriented and data-driven - incorporating formal and informal measures


    • Obtainable IEP goals are developed

  • IBrewster Creek Speech and Language Therapy, PLLC Therapy Style:

    • Student-centered - our main priority is the student’s well-being, not just a lesson plan

    •  Multi-modality approach suitable for each student’s learning style

    • Adaptable and flexible - pivoting is key as the situation warrants 

    • Data-driven - analysis of data determines next steps in therapy versus a program

    • Caring and compassionate - rapport-building is key to successful therapy

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly.