Teletherapy (Online Therapy)
Teletherapy is the use of telecommunications technology to deliver Speech and Language Therapy. Teletherapy occurs in real time, Face to Face with a Speech and Language Therapist via online videoconference.
It is an exciting and innovative means for delivering Speech Therapy to those in remote or rural areas where speech therapy is not an option. It is a useful tool to use during this period of lockdown and social distancing to protect everyone.
There are two types of Teletherapy that we can offer
Face to Face with the child. This is similar to Face to Face therapy in the home/ educational setting. A visual schedule/ plan is provided and interactive games will be used (both with and without technology). During these sessions the adult and child are expected to have an active role in the session.
Face to Face with the parents/ carers. This type of therapy involves parent coaching and training. The child does not have to be present for these sessions. These sessions will involve demonstrating therapy techniques, talking through strategies and targets, modelling the next steps to reach a target, reviewing video footage of parent and child interaction, providing home activities, opportunities to ask questions.
Parent Feedback
“Teletherapy has been of great benefit to my son - very engaging, educational and fun too. As a parent, it is useful to see Sarah’s fantastic teaching techniques to enable me to continue the tasks at home.”
"Teletherapy has allowed my son to continue with his exceptionally important SALT inputs, providing him continuity so he is able to continue to progress on his speech and language journey. It has pushed his boundaries and he has adapted well to a different way of working, improving his language skills even further".
“When the Covid crisis hit we felt anxious over what would happen to A's speech therapy sessions. Regression was a great concern especially not having the knowledge when things would return to "normal". Teletherapy offered the opportunity to continue the speech therapy within the safety and comforts of home .
It has also allowed me as the primary caregiver engagement during the sessions which in turn made me more confident in integrating the goals/skills into A's day to day life.
A continues to make steady progress as I feel he has been able to practice and strengthen these skills in his home environment not just sch.
Finally the flexibility and convenience in scheduling the sessions depending on A's response and needs has been a great advantage especially in keeping our work /life /homeschool balance.”
For more information contact Sarah Winstanley, Speech & Language Therapist sarahwinstanley@speechtherapymatters.net or 07917796727 or submit the contact form
Getting Started
Laptop or Tablet or Desktop Computer or Smart Phone
Internet Connection
Headphones optional (this can help sound quality)
Adult Facilitator to support the child
Zoom Account
An Open Mind to a different way of working
#TeleSaLT
LittleSaltings@gmail.com
TeleTherapy Session
Cost
£45 for a 30 minute session
£80 for 1 hour session