What happens when my child is evaluated?
If you decide to move forward, a case manager will be assigned to your family as your main contact for any questions or problems you may have. First, your....Read More
If you decide to move forward, a case manager will be assigned to your family as your main contact for any questions or problems you may have. First, your case manager will schedule an evaluation. Based on your concerns and any existing medical diagnoses, our team will use tools to assess your child’s speech and language skills. These are some frequently assessed skills:
Articulation
Language Comprehension
Expressive and Receptive Language
Social Skills
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What if the evaluation identifies a problem?
If the evaluation determines that there is a speech or language issue, a Speech & Language Pathologist (SLP) will recommend a plan of care. This is not ....Read More
If the evaluation determines that there is a speech or language issue, a Speech & Language Pathologist (SLP) will recommend a plan of care. This is not just any plan! The evaluation results are entered into the EMC Brain, our unique platform. Using artificial intelligence, the EMC Brain identifies treatments that have had the most success in similar cases. This is one of the tools used by the SLP to create your child’s plan. The SLP will discuss the care plan to ensure that you are comfortable with the recommended treatment and incorporate your suggestions. Once that’s settled, your child will begin therapy! Read Less
Who is going to treat my child?
The EMC Brain will identify therapists licensed in your state who specialize in your child’s diagnosis and have experience in implementing the ....Read More
The EMC Brain will identify therapists licensed in your state who specialize in your child’s diagnosis and have experience in implementing the treatment techniques in your child’s plan. You select the SLP who is right for your child and your case manager will make the introductions!Read Less
What happens during therapy sessions?
Therapy is done in real-time. That means that your child and the SLP will be able to see and hear each other just as if they were meeting in-person ....Read More
Therapy is done in real-time. That means that your child and the SLP will be able to see and hear each other just as if they were meeting in-person. All of our therapists specialize in working with children, so they know what they are doing! During these sessions, the SLP will utilize fun, interactive age-appropriate activities to develop speech and language skills. The SLP will also provide you with tips and guidance on ways to develop those skills through at-home activities and play. The length of the session can vary depending on your child’s age and skills needed, as well as what works for your family’s schedule.Read Less