Teletherapy is as effective as in-person therapy. I use fun and engaging activities and deliver the same quality of therapy as in-person sessions. Also, evaluations which consist of orally administered tests—mostly what we use—show minimal change caused by videoconferencing platforms. 

1-to-1 is not same as 1-to-25. My focus will be on your child and not on other students. My sessions are designed to be at your child's level and incorporate their interests. Online school had to mirror normal class time; our sessions are much shorter.

Teletherapy looks different for each child depending on their age and goals. For children under 3, a combination of parent coaching and direct therapy will be used. For parent/caregiver coaching, the therapist will guide the parent during interactions and activities with the child. Parent coaching is a great way for parents to learn how to practice activities that will support their child's progress. Direct therapy requires a caregiver to be present to help facilitate the activities.

All you need is a computer with an internet connection, an up-to-date browser, a webcam and an audio headset. Prior to an evaluation or first therapy session, you will be provided with information for logging onto the online therapy platform. We will  check our connection prior to the session to make sure we have adequate audio, video and connection.

To keep your child engaged, we use fun activities and incorporate the websites, apps or games they like. We also try to find a way to bring their favorite session activities to them virtually.  Before the session, we will be sure to let parents know what needs to be prepared for our upcoming session. We may also email activities beforehand so parents can print and gather any necessary supplies. 

We use a secure platform for teletherapy. Clients can access the platform from a computer or tablet with a web-based browser. Prior to your first session, we will provide you with directions for logging on and a troubleshooting guide to refer to during our sessions.