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Choosing a therapist can be a daunting task. Below are the answer to some common questions asked by our clients.
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What Can I Expect at My First Visit?
During your first visit you will have a chance to discuss your concerns and goals with your therapist while you review intake documents. You will then complete an assessment using both formal and informal tools, depending on the client's needs. Finally, you will discuss the results of the assessment and recommendations to arrive at a plan for meeting your therapy goals. Following your first visit you will be provided with a written summary of the assessment and goals for therapy. Should a more detailed report be requested, an additional fee will be required. These documents will be provided to you using our electronic medical record system. |
What Can I Expect During Therapy Sessions?
Therapy may occur at our clinic, at your home or online by virtual therapy. Together with your therapist, you will set a therapy time. Parents are expected to attend and participate in activities with the clinician and child. This is to maximize the impact of therapy outside of sessions. Home programming will be provided to you after every session, again to maximize the impact of therapy. It is the client/family’s responsibility to ensure home programming is completed. |
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How Long are Sessions? How Often do they Occur? How Many do I Need?
Assessment sessions are between 60-90 minutes of direct assessment and discussion of results. Therapy sessions include 45-50 minutes of direct therapy and 10-15 minutes of discussion regarding home programming and next steps. Typically, therapy sessions occur on a weekly basis, depending on your needs and goals. Following your initial assessment, short term goals will be set. These goals are designed to be targeted for 6-10 therapy sessions. At the end of these sessions, your clinician will discuss the goals and progress with you to determine the appropriate next steps (e.g. continuing with current goals, setting new goals, taking a break, ending therapy etc.). |
What are the Costs?
The Ontario Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (OSLA) regularly publishes recommended rates for private therapy in Ontario. Bowden Speech and Language takes pride in following these guidelines. For specific rate information, contact us. Rates are set based on location, delivery method and therapist qualifications. |
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Can I Use My Insurance to Cover Therapy Costs?
Many personal insurance providers cover some or all of the cost of speech therapy. It is the client's responsibility to contact their insurance provider for information regarding what documentation is needed and what type or amount of therapy is covered. Bowden Speech and Language is willing to provide necessary documentation to insurance providers for our clients; however, we do not provide direct insurance billing. |
What Area of Toronto do you Service?
Currently, Bowden Speech and Language provides sessions in our clinic location at Greenwood Ave and Danforth Ave. We also provide virtual therapy sessions to clients anywhere in Ontario. In-home sessions are provided to clients in the city of Toronto living between Broadview and Victoria Park Avenues, south of Lawrence Ave to Lake Ontario. |
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