Many children and adults benefit from speech therapy services, especially remote speech therapy. But how can patients pay for those valuable services?
Does My Child Need Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapist (OTs) can cover a lot of things for kids, but essentially, they help children learn skills needed for everyday life. This can include fine motor skills like writing or getting dressed, sensory strategies when they feel overwhelmed, or adapting their environment to give them better access, like through assistive technology. The “occupation” part of the name basically refers to whatever activities define the child, such as school responsibilities, play, or artistic expression.
Does Telepractice Really Work?
Telepractice, also known as teletherapy, online therapy, or remote learning, is a way of delivering special education services typically done face-to-face in an online setting. Following school closures in early 2020, many school districts had to figure out quickly how to provide these services to their students to ensure that education continued even remotely.