{"id":2071,"date":"2012-12-13T22:27:01","date_gmt":"2012-12-13T22:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/?p=2071"},"modified":"2014-04-28T20:29:16","modified_gmt":"2014-04-28T20:29:16","slug":"how-to-use-telepractice-for-speech-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/speech-therapy-techniques\/how-to-use-telepractice-for-speech-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Telepractice for Speech Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I have the dubious pleasure of living directly across from the major shopping center of my town. With the holidays right around the bend, I find myself thinking of excuses to avoid driving anywhere as much as possible. The traffic and hassle is simply not worth it. If you\u2019re like me, the last thing you need is another soccer practice, piano lesson, or speech therapy session to drive your child to. Enter telepractice! Telepractice is a method of delivering services, like speech therapy, to a client via Web cam or similar device. (Speech Buddies<\/a> also offers an online component via the Speech Buddies University.) For more on speech therapy telepractice<\/a>, check out our previous posts<\/a> or head over to the website of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)<\/a> for their articles on telepractice. And then kick off your painful shoes, put your feet on the Ottoman, and enjoy taking a break from the commute.<\/p>\n

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Best Practices in Telepractice<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you\u2019re hunting for a speech-language pathologist (SLP)<\/a> who delivers services via telepractice, the same basic principles as finding a local SLP apply. Ask about her qualifications, credentials, experience, etc. Ask if she specializes in your child\u2019s particular speech and language issues. And then ask exactly how telepractice is to be put in effect. What equipment does she use? Is the Internet connection secure to ensure your child\u2019s privacy? Is she licensed to practice speech therapy in your state, not just her own? Does she accept your health insurance?<\/p>\n

Is Your Child a Good Candidate for Telepractice?<\/strong><\/p>\n

You should also ask if your child is a good candidate for telepractice. Telepractice is not a \u201cone size fits all\u201d solution, and some children may not thrive without face-to-face instruction with the SLP in the same room. Some factors to consider include:<\/p>\n