What is speech therapy for adults?

Adult speech therapy focuses on improving communication and/or swallowing skills in adults. This includes enhancing speech clarity, comprehension of speech/reading, cognitive skills, and voice quality. Adult speech therapy addresses disorders such as aphasia, cognitive impairment, dysphagia, apraxia of speech, dysarthria, and voice disorder.

What should I expect during an initial speech therapy assessment?

Your speech-language pathologist will evaluate your communication, cognition, and/or swallowing using various tests and discussions. This evaluation assists in creating a personalized treatment plan to address your unique needs.

How long does speech therapy take to show results?

This varies significantly for each patient. Some patients may notice improvements within a few weeks, while others might not see improvement until after a few months of therapy. Progress depends on condition severity, therapy consistency, motivation, and personal goals.

Will my insurance cover speech therapy?

Our practice currently accepts Medicare for speech therapy services. If you have Medicare, we can assist you with understanding your coverage and benefits. For all other types of insurance, we operate on a private pay basis. This means that payment for services will be directly handled by you at the time of your visit. We can provide a detailed receipt for you to submit to your insurance provider for potential reimbursement. If you have any questions about our payment options or need assistance with billing, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office.

What are the benefits of private pay speech therapy services?

Private pay speech therapy services offer several benefits for motivated adults. It provides flexible scheduling, which allows you to choose appointment times that fit into your personal schedule and ensures personalized care with a treatment plan tailored to your unique therapy goals. Private pay also allows for enhanced privacy and attention without the constraints of insurance limitations and simplifies billing by eliminating the hassle of insurance authorization.

Private pay speech therapy can lead to accelerated progress as you and your therapist can create the best therapy plan to meet your specific needs and adjust the frequency of sessions based on your progress.