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Teletherapy is more than a service delivery method; it’s a vehicle for accessible speech-language therapy and a gateway to career empowerment for speech-language pathologists (SLPs). Let’s take a closer look at remote speech-language therapy, why it’s gaining popularity in PreK–12 schools, and how SLPs can use it to level up their practice.
Remote speech-language therapy, or speech-language teletherapy, refers to synchronous speech-language services delivered using the Internet and a secure video-conferencing platform. As opposed to in-person service delivery, teletherapy transcends geographic boundaries by virtually connecting individuals to specialized care.
For SLPs, remote service delivery can be a solution to achieving much-needed work–life balance because it eliminates the need for daily commutes. Plus, teletherapy platforms may offer time-saving case management features so that SLPs can spend more meaningful time working with patients.
According to the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA), remote speech-language therapy is an approved “primary mode of service delivery” and may “supplement in-person services.”
Research continues to support remote speech-language therapy as a viable modality for providing special education–related services to students with disabilities such as developmental delays and autism.1
Remote evaluations can be conducted on secure platforms. They follow a standardized approach similar to in-person evaluations, with adaptations designed to support the virtual environment. Remote SLPs use a combination of online assessments, patient work samples, clinical observation via webcam, and record reviews to make eligibility determinations and appropriate programming recommendations.
Whether teletherapy is a good fit for you depends on a combination of personal and logistical factors. You may wish to explore teletherapy opportunities if:
Teletherapy allows SLPs to streamline their practices and connect meaningfully with students and patients nationwide. Want to learn more? Deep-dive into perks, FAQs, and clinician testimonials.
Inspired to create solutions for the national shortage of school clinicians, Presence is unlocking the potential of schools and clinicians through an elevated approach to teletherapy. As a trusted partner and advocate for clinicians since 2009, Presence offers its large community of teletherapy providers access to an award-winning platform with assessment and therapy materials, continuing education, and networking opportunities to help them succeed. With over 6 million remote evaluations and teletherapy sessions delivered and nearly 10,000 schools supported across the nation, clinicians trust the experience and expertise of Presence, a pioneer in special education and mental health teletherapy.
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1de Nocker, Y. L., & Toolan, C. K. (2021, July 16). Using telehealth to provide interventions for children with ASD: A systematic review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 10, 82–112. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40489-021-00278-3