ONLINE THERAPY
Get high-quality therapy for your child in the comfort of their own home.
No child is too young or too distracted for online therapy. Online therapy is just as effective as face-to-face therapy for children of all ages – regardless of their communication challenges.
HOW ONLINE THERAPY CAN WORK FOR YOU
ELIMINATE THE COST & HASSLE OF TRAVEL
Online therapy removes the expense and time for travel to therapy sessions and allows you to have more time for other priorities.
MORE FLEXIBLE & AFFORDABLE
This option allows for much greater flexibility. We will work with you on a schedule that works for your family!
MORE COMFORTABLE FOR KIDS
Your child can be more receptive to therapy in a comfortable space.
GREATER PARENT INVOLVEMENT
As a parent, online therapy allows you to be more involved in the process and develop the skills you can use to be able to help your own child.
GREATER ACCESS TO THERAPY
You can have access to qualified therapists, even if you don’t live near the office.
HELP YOUR CHILD PROGRESS FASTER
Parents who are more consistently involved through online therapy tend to see faster progress with their child.
Frequently Asked Questions
A parent/caregiver or older sibling will set up a device with internet access to use for the session. The parent/caregiver receives an email with a meeting link prior to the scheduled therapy session.
Consistent attendance is the foundation for helping a client of Global Speech and Rehab Services to make steady progress in therapy. Appointments are in high demand. In general, if your child’s attendance drops to less than 80% of scheduled visits, your child may be removed from the therapy schedule and placed on the waitlist.
Yes, we are still accepting new patients and we will complete your child’s evaluation via teletherapy.
We encourage parent participation in sessions but the level of involvement depends on the child. However, here is the typical breakdown…
Ages 0-3
Parents work directly with their speech therapist to learn cues and at-home strategies to improve their child’s communication.
Ages 3-6
Parents are encouraged to attend video sessions alongside their child so they both learn valuable skills from their speech therapist.
Ages 7 and up
Most children attend video sessions independently but parents are kept in the loop with updates and tips during each session.
We have successfully treated children with Online Speech & Language Therapy from ages 12 months through 18+ years old. Your child is never too young to start! We work with a variety of diagnoses and will actively work with you to determine if this mode of therapy is appropriate for your child.
Yes. Children with autism and other developmental disabilities are successfully enrolled in online therapy.
To get started, clients must have access to an electronic device and the internet. You will also need a quiet space with minimal distractions.
We encourage parent participation in sessions, but the level of involvement depends on the child. Here is the typical breakdown by age group:
Ages 0-3
Parents work directly with their speech therapist to learn cues and at-home strategies meant to improve their child’s communication.
Ages 3-6
Parents are encouraged to attend video sessions alongside their child. This means that both parent and child will learn valuable skills from their speech therapist.
Ages 7 and up
Most children attend video sessions independently, but parents are kept in the loop with updates and tips during each session.
Your therapist will work with you on a schedule that is good for your family. We challenge you to make the time to push your child’s potential so that the child’s confidence continues to grow. We want to help- Let us know what will work best for you.
No problem! As long as the parent learns how to challenge the child on the requested task, the parent can redirect the child to practice the skills. The great news is the parent now knows how to challenge each skill with their child even when the therapist is NOT present. Check out our parent resources for guides on how to work with your child.
Online Therapy has proven successful for children of varying ages and conditions. For some children, it might be challenging at first, but give yourself and your child a chance to get accustomed to this new way of learning. As a parent, it truly is priceless to develop the skills to be able to help your own child.
No child is too young for online therapy. We’ve seen success with online therapy for kids of all ages. As a parent, you should know how to carry over what your child does in therapy at home. This is the way to true progress. Your therapist will teach you how to help your child.
Not sure if speech therapy is right for your child?