Frequently Asked Questions
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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)
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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
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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
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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
I believe that my services are more budget-friendly than outside contracting with nationally recognized health care recruiters
Utilization of my 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)
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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
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IBrewster Creek Speech and Language Therapy, PLLC Therapy Style:
Student-centered - my 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
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Please contact me via my contact page or email.