FAQ
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How do I know if Speech/Myo/Feeding Therapy is really needed?
Reach out for a free phone consultation and we will share the red flags (and green flags) of oral/speech/language development and how our approach may differ from other forms of help or therapy you’ve received in the past. We trust that, as the parent, you know your child best and are noticing signs of delayed development. You do not need a physician referral.
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Do you take my insurance?
We are not contracted with insurance companies, but will give superbills to anyone seeking their out-of-network reimbursement. Being private pay also allows us to design and execute a treatment plan that is best for the client, not the insurance company. Many children need more specialized and/or more frequent sessions than is common at insurance-based clinics. Most clients are seen 1-2x/week and benefit from different session lengths.
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Does Cypress Speech Therapy have any areas of subspecialty?
We have post-graduate training in feeding delays, oral-myofunctional delays and complex speech sound disorders. We work closely with dentists, ENTs, physical therapists, occupational therapists and orthodontists to achieve the best outcomes and address root causes of delays.
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Do I need to present for the whole session?
This depends on the type of delay and the age of the client. We encourage parents to observe at least 10 minutes of the session to encourage carryover of skills throughout the week.
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How quick should I expect noticeable improvements?
In general, progress is specific to every client and the best estimates come after a full evaluation. However, people generally ‘start to notice’ skills outside the therapy room around the 6-week mark or after 6-12 sessions.
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Do you only treat children? What age would you start therapy?
We mainly treat children, but also treat adults for oral myofunctional therapy.
Typically, 15 months when a child is identified as a ‘late talker’. These sessions focus heavily on parent training.
We treat children ages 2+ for feeding delays.