Finding Private Speech Therapy

 

 

When presented with a language or speech development diagnosis for their child, lots of parents and legal guardians’ first response is relief: at last, an answer to the question of what is happening with my child! However, that relief is often quickly replaced with new questions: what should I do about it? How can I find quality private speech therapy near me? At Lynne Alba Speech Therapy Solutions, we are experienced in matching clients with the right speech therapy team for them.

 

Taking The First Steps

 

 

After your child’s evaluation and diagnosis, you will likely have speech therapy clinics and organizations recommended to you. Your pediatrician may have an opinion on who would be appropriate. It is vital that you find the right combination of personality and competence, which can be a lot easier with the advice of a healthcare professional. When you begin meeting with clinicians, make sure to watch for key abilities like coming down to your child’s level. Establishing direct rapport with them, fostering a connection, is the best way of making your child feel comfortable and creating an environment that they can flourish in. Sometimes overlooked, but equally as important, is the primary case manager. Not all centers retain primary case managers, but finding one that your family can happily liaise with is a great advantage. Another useful thing to enquire about at every center you consider (and ask other families, if you can) is whether their therapy style is standardized or individualized. Generally, therapy that’s adapted to the individual’s needs and learning style is best for children.

 

Specialties and Credentials

 

 

It goes without saying, a clinic which has specific experience in treating your child’s specific condition (and written therapy plans for use in treating them) is preferable when you’re considering clinics. Does the clinic have a specialty in speech and language therapy? What does the therapist understand of your child’s condition, their learning needs and style? What credentials do they have? It’s advisable to check that your preferred therapist has a Master’s in communicative disorders and is fully licensed and credentialed. Additionally, you may want to investigate if they are a current member in good standing with ASHA, the American Speech and Hearing Association, and whether they have had a state and federal DOJ background check. Any clinic that is NPA certified is fully compliant with all background checks.

 

Competency

 

Ultimately, what you need is a clinician with a detailed therapy plan that they can adapt to the specific needs of your child. That requires three things: meeting the child, putting together a complete patient/family profile, and having at least an elementary understanding of your child’s condition. Lynne Alba Speech Therapy Solutions guarantees the best and most comprehensive, individualized, and up-to-date care and treatment for all its patients, with tangible progress.

If you or a family member needs private speech therapy near you, and you’d like to know more about Lynne Alba Speech Therapy Solutions, we are available to talk. Just call 310-856-8528 to say hello!