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FAQs

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Do you take insurance?
Fine Tune Speech Therapy is a private pay practice, which means we do not bill insurance directly. This allows us to provide highly personalized therapy without the restrictions or limitations that insurance companies often impose, such as session caps or coverage limitations. However, we can provide a superbill (a detailed receipt) upon request, which you may submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement, depending on your plan. We recommend checking with your provider to see if out-of-network speech therapy services are covered.
How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?
Every child develops at their own pace, but some signs that speech therapy might help include difficulty being understood, limited vocabulary for their age, trouble following directions, or frustration when communicating. A speech and language screening or evaluation can help determine if therapy is needed.
At what age should I be concerned about my child’s speech and language development?
Early intervention is key! If your child isn’t meeting common milestones (e.g., saying first words around 12 months, combining words by 2 years, speaking in sentences by 3 years), it’s a good idea to check with an SLP. Trust your gut—if something feels off, an evaluation won’t hurt.
What happens during a speech evaluation?
A speech evaluation typically includes a mix of play-based and structured activities to assess your child’s speech sounds, understanding of language, ability to express themselves, and social communication skills. The SLP will then discuss findings and recommendations with you.
How long will my child need speech therapy?
Every child is different! Some children make progress in just a few months, while others benefit from ongoing support. The more consistent therapy and home practice are, the faster progress tends to be.
My child struggles with certain sounds—when should I worry?
It’s normal for young children to mispronounce some sounds as they learn to talk, but certain sounds should develop by specific ages. By age 3, most speech should be understandable, even if some sounds are still developing. If your child is difficult to understand after age 3 or still struggles with sounds like p, b, m, t, d, k, g beyond expected milestones, an SLP can help. The earlier we work on speech sounds, the easier it is to correct them!
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