Helpful Information
Billing & Insurance
SCHOOL DISTRICTS: Schools will be billed for services per contractual agreement with Speech Kidz.
PRIVATE CLIENTS: Speech Kidz accepts private payments for services. Payment is expected prior to sessions. If clients seek reimbursement from their health insurance, superbills can be provided as needed.
Referrals
Referrals for private clients are accepted. Speech Kidz will schedule consultation with clients to determine if our services align with client’s needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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SCHOOLS: When are you able to begin services?
Upon receipt of signed contract, our therapists typically begin providing services within 30 days.
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SCHOOLS: How do therapists collaborate with parents and school staff?
Our virtual therapists collaborate with school staff to ensure best outcomes for students in a variety of ways. We communicate with teachers, parents, and school staff via phone, email and virtual meetings. Therapists may share weekly progress and ideas for home practice on shared documents.
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SCHOOLS: How does Speech Kidz differ from contracting agencies?
Speech Kidz is a small, therapist-owned company that values our clinicians and schools. Our SLP owner understands the needs of both the therapist and the school districts we serve. This allows Speech Kidz to guide, support and communicate to provide excellent services. We provide high reimbursement and individualized support for clinicians which promotes long-term commitment, job satisfaction, and exceptional service delivery to students.
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PRIVATE: What is the cost of services?
Our rates for speech services differ depending on location and duration of therapy sessions. We are happy to discuss rates during a free consultation.
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How does virtual therapy differ from in-person therapy?
Our highly skilled clinicians utilize evidence-based strategies regardless of the delivery model (virtual/in-person). During virtual sessions, therapists may use interactive technology to share books, games or visual aids to engage children in learning. Additional tools such as headphones and microphones may be utilized to optimize the audio quality during sessions.
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PRIVATE: How many speech therapy sessions will my child need?
In private therapy, recommendations for duration and frequency of therapy sessions are provided after a speech/language evaluation is completed. Frequency of sessions is typically 1-2 times per week. Progress is assessed every 3 months.
Still have questions?
Contact us, and we will be happy to answer your questions!