Benefits of Teletherapy
Is teletherapy for you? Read about the benefits of telehealth and why it’s becoming a more popular service in healthcare.
Convenience - We know that your life is overwhelming. You carry many hats and responsibilities (e.g., work, extracurricular activities, household chores, maintaing relationships). The list goes on and on. Why not give yourself increased flexibility by completing speech therapy sessions online. Limit your drive time and receive the same quality care as you would for in-person sessions.
Consistency - Emergencies happen! Your car breaks down, last minute schedule changes occur, or you unintentionally forgot. Teletherapy is an alternative to cancelling your appointment. Don’t let these pesky accidents prevent you from receiving consistent care that your child or loved one requires to progress towards their treatment goals.
Accessibility - Telehealth allows professionals to expand access to care and reach more clients who need services. Are you planning to move out of the area? No worries. Don’t deal with the stress of finding a new therapist. Telepractice allows you to stay with the clinician that you’ve established a trusting relationship with. Due to the pandemic, many people are hesitant to attend sessions in-office. We completely understand and respect your decisions. Instead, complete therapy in the comfort of your home.
Increased Engagement - Many children are interested and motivated by technology. There is an abundance of exciting activities that can keep your child’s engagement through telepractice. Avoid burn-outs! If your child is disinterested in clinic sessions, now is the perfect opportunity to try something new.
Family Involvement and Parent Education - Caregivers provide a critical role in teletherapy sessions. We need you to be an extension of the therapist through the computer. Therapists will guide the treatment activities where they will dedicate time to teaching you specific techniques and strategies that will help your child be successful. Parent involvement helps children feel supported and you can motivate them by providing reinforcers (e.g., high fives, verbal feedback, etc.). Empower yourself by becoming the lead role in your child’s therapy to support carryover of learned skills into everyday activities.
Carry Over Skills - Typically, telehealth sessions are conducted in a client’s natural environment. This provides opportunities for transference of skills. It also gives the therapist insight on how the client acts in a less-structured environment.
