Question 1

What happens during a speech therapy session?

Accepted Answer

Each session is tailored to your child's goals and needs. Sessions often include engaging, play-based activities to keep your child motivated while targeting specific skills like articulation, language development, or social communication. Parents are always encouraged to ask questions and may sometimes be invited to observe or participate.

Question 2

Can I stay during my child’s session?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! For younger children, parent involvement is often encouraged, especially during the initial sessions. For older children, we may recommend a drop-off depending on the child’s comfort and focus. We’ll always discuss what’s best for your child’s success.

Question 3

How do I know if therapy is working?

Accepted Answer

Progress may look different for every child. You’ll receive regular updates, either through verbal check-ins, written summaries, or progress reports. We also track goals and benchmarks to help measure improvement over time.

Question 4

What should I do at home to support my child?

Accepted Answer

We’ll provide home practice activities, strategies, and tips tailored to your child’s goals. Simple things like reading together, modeling correct speech, or playing specific games can reinforce what your child is learning in therapy.

Question 5

Can my child "grow out" of a speech delay?

Accepted Answer

Some children do catch up on their own, but many benefit from targeted support. Early intervention helps prevent frustration, boosts confidence, and supports academic success. A professional evaluation is the best way to decide whether therapy is needed.

Question 6

What ages do you work with?

Accepted Answer

We work with children from 18 months through high school (and sometimes beyond), depending on their needs. Whether your child is just starting to speak or needs support with reading, articulation, or social communication, we’re here to help!

Question 7

Do you offer services outside of the clinic?

Accepted Answer

Yes! In addition to in-clinic sessions, we offer services in homes, daycares, private schools, autism centers, and through teletherapy. We aim to meet families where it’s most convenient and beneficial for the child.

Question 8

What is speech and language therapy?

Accepted Answer

Speech is how we say sounds and words.  We use our mouth, lips, and tongue to make different speech sounds. For example, we need to be able to say the “l” sound to say “lake” instead of “wake”.

​Language is how we use words and share ideas with others.  Language allows us to ask and answer questions, put sentences together, and define what other words mean.  We need language to help communicate our wants and needs.

Question 9

Do you take insurance? How do I pay for services?

Accepted Answer

We are currently accepting the following insurances/payment options:
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
United Healthcare PPO
Private Pay
Private-pay with an option of a superbill for reimbursement
 
A superbill is a detailed invoice outlining the services your child receives (i.e. speech and language treatment). The family then submits the superbill directly to their insurance provider for reimbursement. It takes one more step on your part, but this way you can seek out the possible benefits your insurance may offer.

Question 10

How do I know if my child needs an evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A comprehensive evaluation may be needed if your child is not yet meeting speech and language developmental milestones. Another possibility is if there is a family history of speech and language disorders. A child may also have a speech and language disorder due to another present condition (i.e. Down Syndrome, Autism).

Take a look at these developmental milestones as a reference-

Question 11

How do I schedule an appointment?

Accepted Answer

You may call 847-494-1598 or email maureen@embarkspeechtherapy.com to schedule an appointment!

Question 12

How long will my child need speech therapy?

Accepted Answer

The length of therapy cannot be predicted because the rate of improvement is different for every child. Progress can be evaluated within 3-6 month intervals.

Question 13

​How often will my child go to speech therapy?

Accepted Answer

​Frequency and duration of therapy depends on the speech-language needs of the child and the child’s tolerance of services. This is usually determined during the evaluation process.

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