FAQS
How do I know if my child needs therapy?
We offer a free consultation for this reason. We will ask you a series of questions to determine if an evaluation is warranted because sometimes, parents may not be sure whether or not they should be concerned. We am here to help you navigate your child’s early communication journey.
Do you accept Insurance?
At this time, Monarch Speech and Language Institute accepts Private Pay Patients and is an in-network provider for SoonerCare Medical Insurance, BlueCross BlueSheild, and SoonerSelect-Atena.
We accept Cash, Checks, All Major Credit Cards, and Health Savings Accounts. A Superbill outlining the services rendered will be provided for families who choose to seek reimbursement directly from their insurance company. *Please note that we cannot guarantee reimbursement, and recommend reviewing your individual plan with your insurance provider. Payment is due at the time of service and a credit or debit card will be required to be kept on file regardless of payment method.
Do I have an out-of0network deductible to meet first?
Do I have out-of-network speech therapy benefits?
Am I eligible to receive direct reimbursement from the insurance company for my speech therapy visits?
What percentage of the money I paid at my speech therapy visit will you, the insurance company, reimburse?
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Yes, an evaluation is needed prior to beginning speech therapy. Evaluations may include assessments, caregiver reports, and clinical observations. A written report and treatment plan will be provided within 10 business days. Please note, if your child has had a speech and language evaluation completed within the past 6 months, or is currently on an IEP at school, this can be used to guide the treatment plan and recommendation for services.
We come to you! Our convenient service model allows therapy sessions to take place at home or within community settings such as a park, library, or your Childs school or daycare. We also offer Teletherapy options. All services are available by appointment only!
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What is a Speech-Language Pathologist?
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. SLP’s can work in various settings including hospitals, schools, private clinics, and more. SLP’s work collaboratively with many other professionals, including; Occupational therapists, Physical therapists, Doctors, Behavioral Therapists, and Teachers.
Improved ability to comprehend and express ideas, thoughts and feelings.
School readiness for young children.
Enhanced vocal quality.
Early language skills.
Better swallowing function.
Improved Self-Esteem and Success.
Increased independence.
Improved quality of life.
What are the benefits of Speech Therapy?
Common Areas & Diagnoses Addressed by a Speech-Language Pathologist:
Expressive Language Disorders The child’s ability to express what they want or need through verbal or nonverbal communication. This may include the child’s ability to name common objects, produce single words, and combine words together to produce phrases and/or sentences, ask and answer a variety of questions.
Receptive Language Disorders The ability to understand and comprehend spoken or written language. Receptive Language Disorders can result in difficulties with a child’s ability to understand and follow directions, vocabulary words, literacy skills, and more.
Pragmatics Language Disorders Social Language skills are needed to build and maintain relationships and to interact appropriately with like-aged peers, adults, and family members. Pragmatic language disorders may includes difficulties with the ability to understand feelings, sarcasm, nonverbal social cues, and initiating and maintaining relationships.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) All of the ways that someone communicates besides talking. Augmentative means to add to someone’s speech. Alternative means to be used instead of speech. Examples of AAC include, picture cards, a device with a speech application, or a combination of both.
Articulation & Phonological Disorders How a child produces speech sounds. Speech sound disorders involve trouble making certain speech sounds. Speech sound disorders can impact a person’s overall intelligibility, making it difficult to be understood by other. Other Diagnosis may include; Apraxia of Speech.
Fluency and Stuttering Disorders A fluency disorder is an interruption in the natural flow of speaking characterized by atypical rate, rhythm, and disfluencies (e.g., repetitions of sounds, syllables, words, and phrases; sound prolongations; and blocks), which may also be accompanied by excessive tension, speaking avoidance, struggle behaviors, and secondary mannerisms.
