Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept insurance reimbursement?
Unfortunately we do not. We are an out of network insurance provider.
How do I submit for out of network speech therapy reimbursement?
You will be provided with an invoice to submit to your insurance company. It will contain the necessary information including: diagnosis and treatment codes, session times, fees paid, description of services provided, as well as pertinent practice information (tax id, license number, etc). We will also provide you with assessment and therapy progress reports to submit to your insurance company along with the invoice.
What are your assessment fees?
Our assessments are varied and highly individualized. Assessment fees are based on our hourly rates and are dependent on a number of factors (e.g., face to face time spent with the client, report writing time, etc). Prior to assessment parents are asked to fill out detailed intake and referral forms for their child in order to determine which testing instruments need to be administered. Dependent on number of formal and informal tests. Offer full evals, mini eval and/or screenings to make it affordable for everyone.
Do you conduct in home assessments and treatment?
Yes, we provide home services via Telehealth. In-person, if recommended by the therapist.
What are your hours of operation?
We accommodate all our clients in various time zones throughout the world.
How do I initiate assessment and/or therapy?
Please call us for a free consultation at 702-733-8255 or you may complete the appointment schedule online. Once we determine that our services are right for your child, you will receive a password to download the appropriate forms and releases.
How long do your assessments typically last?
Full evaluation: 3-4 Hours (including 4-6 formal or informal tests)
Mini Evaluation: 1-2 hours formal or informal tests
in the primary area of concern 1- hour assessment report
Screening – 1 Hour
The speech-language assessment is designed to provide a comprehensive picture of your child’s current communication skills, strengths, and areas needing support. Here’s what you can expect after the assessment:
1. Detailed Evaluation Report
After the assessment, you’ll receive a thorough report outlining all findings. This report will highlight specific areas of strength and challenge in speech, language, and any other relevant skills assessed.
It may also include information on your child’s receptive language (understanding), expressive language (use of words and sentences), articulation, social communication, and overall communication needs.
2. Customized Recommendations
Based on the results, I’ll provide tailored recommendations, including strategies you can use at home to support communication growth.
If therapy is recommended, we’ll outline the types of goals and areas that therapy sessions will focus on to help your child reach their full potential.
3. Clear, Measurable Goals
If speech therapy is recommended, the assessment results will serve as a foundation for setting specific, measurable goals.
These goals are essential for tracking progress and ensuring that your child’s unique needs are being addressed effectively in therapy.
4. Support for Next Steps
Along with the results, we’ll discuss the best next steps for your child’s journey. This could include beginning therapy, monitoring skills over time, or following recommendations for additional services, if necessary.
I’ll be available to answer questions and offer guidance on navigating the next stages, whether it’s starting therapy or using strategies at home.
5. Increased Confidence and Clarity
Above all, you’ll come away with a clear understanding of your child’s communication profile and a plan of action. My goal is to ensure you feel empowered to support your child’s development and advocate for their needs moving forward.
We offer comprehensive assessments and reassessments for out-of-state and out-of-county clients. Our subsequent recommendations within the body of the report are very detailed, supported by the latest evidence-based research, and are very easy to follow. Out-of-state comprehensive re/assessments are often requested by parents due to the absence of qualified and highly trained professionals in their specific geographic area. Such assessments are especially relevant for a select group of older internationally adopted OR functionally bilingual Russian-speaking children with complex diagnoses/disabilities (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Mental Retardation, Genetic Disorders, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, etc), who attain limited success in therapeutic settings despite years and years of therapeutic intervention provision.
Other times we are asked to perform assessments with children who fail to qualify for intervention services within their state school system, due to limited assessment practices (the therapist may administer select subtests from a general language test but does not assess the child’s social pragmatic skills, auditory processing skills, executive function, or critical thinking abilities), despite the child presenting with a number of profound linguistic, critical thinking, and social pragmatic deficits.
We perform the necessary testing based on presenting symptomology and then we’ll provide you with a comprehensive report detailing the subsequent requirements for treatment/referrals (if needed), which other therapists can then implement in the child’s home state/county.