Frequently Asked Questions

PART A: A Pocket Guide to parents and caregivers on Speech Language Pathology

Speech-Language pathology is a healthcare field that focuses on difficulties related to speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication, and swallowing in children and adults.

Speech-Language pathology is a healthcare field that focuses on difficulties related to speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication, and swallowing in children and adults.

Professionals, who are qualified and licensed/certified to work with children and adults to prevent, assess, diagnose and treat disorders related to speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication, and swallowing.

Speech Language Pathologists are also called as

  • Speech Language Therapists (SLTs)
  • Speech Therapists
  • Swallowing Therapists
  • Voice Therapists
  • Communication Therapists
  • Language Therapists
  • Professionals who hold a Bachelor or Master Degree in the field of Speech Language Pathology are considered as qualified therapist.
    e.g; BASLP/M.Sc. (ASLP)/ M.Sc (SLP)
  • In addition to the educational qualification, therapist should have the license or certification from the respective council (from the practicing state or country).
  • In India, practicing SLPs should hold an active license from the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).

PART B: What to know about assessment and therapy?

Assessment:

Yes, assessment is important to find the right diagnosis and to start with the intervention plan

Yes, assessment is important to find the right diagnosis and to start with the intervention plan

Assessment predominantly takes place from 45 min to 1.5 hrs. It may vary depending on the child’s/ client’s cooperation to the assessment session.

Extending assessment to one more day depends on the child’s /client’s cooperation and information obtained from the initial assessment session.

  • Yes, it is important to have the child/ client during the assessment as the clinician need to observe and interact with them to find the right diagnosis.

Yes, the parents/ carers should know about the assessment results and further plan needed for the client

Therapy (Intervention):

Once speech and language assessment is done, based on the assessment result intervention plan can be started.

Once speech and language assessment is done, based on the assessment result intervention plan can be started.

There is no specific timeline to give speech and language therapy. However, it is necessary to take therapy till the client achieves the target goal set by the clinician to improve his/her communication skills.

The frequency of therapy sessions depend on various factors like the child’s diagnosis, clinician’s recommendations and convenience of the family.

It is important to practice and work with the client at home on the activities or goals targeted by the clinician.

Speech and Language assessment and therapy can be done offline or by ONLINE (tele- modality)

PART C: All about CommuniKonnect™ Speech and Language Therapy?

In CommuniKonnect, we have team of Licensed therapist and provide Evidence Based Practices (EBP), giving best individualistic approach to our clients.

In CommuniKonnect™, we have team of Licensed therapist and provide Evidence Based Practices (EBP), giving best individualistic approach to our clients.

Yes, assessment reports will be clearly explained by the clinician to the family members and will be shared via whatsapp and mail to the primary caregiver/ parent.

In CommuniKonnect™, each and every therapy sessions will be documented to track the progress of our clients and will be shared to the parents/caregivers.

CommuniKonnect™ is 100% online speech and language assessment and therapy providers.
(Know more about benefits on online sessions, WHY ONLINE)

Definitely YES. Family members can be present during the session.

In CommuniKonnect™, our assessment takes place for 45 min to 1.5hr (may be extended). Therapy session happens for 45 minutes.

Yes, feedback will be given to the family members at the end of every session. CommuniKonnect™.

In those circumstances, assessment will be rescheduled to another flexible timing for the clinician and the family.

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