Do you accept insurance?
No. CTT does not direct bill to insurance carriers. We do provide clients with invoices that include appropriate coding that clients can submit to their insurance carriers for reimbursement. We strongly urge that you obtain a letter from your pediatrician stating that your child warrants speech services. Contact your insurance carrier with this letter for pre-authorization for services.
How much does the initial intake cost?
The cost of the initial intake is 250.00.
How long are the sessions?
Our sessions range from 45 minutes-60 minute sessions. We determine the appropriate length of time based on the child’s age, attention-level, and tolerance to therapy.
Do you come to the home?
Our speech and occupational therapy sessions are clinic based. Sessions facilitated by our developmental specialists through our ABA department can be provided in home, school, or in our clinic.
How much do you charge?
Please inquire with a CTT managing partner for a list of our current rates. Therapist rates vary depending upon experience.
How many weekly sessions do you recommend for a child?
The number of weekly sessions a child requires depends upon the child and is assessed at the transdisciplinary intake.
What are your hours?
Connec-to-Talk’s hours of operation are Monday-Thursday from 8:00-6:30p and Fridays from 8:00-4:00p. Weekend hours are available based upon staff availability.
Will my child only have one therapist?
We believe that many children greatly benefit from having more than one therapist. However, there are specific instances when this is not the optimal approach, and we make every effort to ensure the continuity of therapists.
How long will my child be in therapy?
The million dollar question! The length of therapy for a child depends on each child’s individual needs. At CTT we strive to achieve a high level of success in a short amount of time. However, we cannot guarantee the length of time that a child will receive services.
Are the YogaKids classes only for children with disabilities?
No. YogaKids classes are offered to all children. We will group classes accordingly.
How do I know if my child needs Occupational Therapy(OT)?
If you notice that your child is having difficulty with age appropriate fine motor, handwriting, self-care or gross motor skills then he or she may need and OT evaluation. Also if your child has difficulty attending, focusing, following directions, remaining still, etc. he or she may qualify for OT services.
What is the difference between occupational and physical therapy?
This question is asked of OT’s often. The answer is complex as OT’s and PT’s do have very similar training and education, however the major difference is that OT’s focus more on activities of daily living and fine motor skills (hand skills) and PT’s focus more on functional mobility and posture related tasks or gross motor skills.
How can I find out more about occupational therapy?
We suggest looking at the American Occupational Therapy Association website at
AOTA.org.
Do all children with autism have sensory processing delays?
No, however, research shows that more than half (approximately 70%) of children with autism do have difficulty with sensory integration.
What is a sensory diet?
A sensory diet is an individually tailored routine that the occupational therapist develops for the child to maintain while not in the OT clinic. The activities are chosen to help a child develop his/her “optimal level of performance” across all environments. A sensory diet is typically developed in addition to a child receiving direct OT services so that the plan can be kept up to date accordingly. Sensory diets are developed to be implemented as part of the regular daily routine and can be addressed by parents, caregivers, teachers, educational assistants and even the client themselves.
How do I determine if my child will benefit from individual therapy or co-treatment OT/Speech?
Our therapists are qualified to make this decision based on clinical observations during treatment sessions, however we strongly believe that all children will benefit from both individual and co-treatment therapy to address a wide spectrum of needs. Having both disciplines in one treatment session allows the professionals to identify and address a broader area of need.
What is the difference between school based and clinic based therapy?
Clinically based therapy will focus on the child’s performance and interactions across all naturally occurring environments (home, school, play time, meal time, self care tasks, peer relations etc.) School based therapy primarily addresses concerns that the child is having within the school environment related to peer relations and/or academics.
Is ABA only for children with Autism?
No, ABA can be used to teach skills and reduce behaviors in all individuals, even those without any diagnosis. It simply involves using principles of behavior (e.g. reinforcement, punishment) to teach new behaviors and reduce inappropriate ones. Behavioral principles are most likely used in your child’s school daily. ABA simply provides more intensive instruction than can be provided in a group setting, such as in school.
Is ABA the same as Discrete Trial Training (DTT)?
No, DTT is a teaching methodology developed using ABA principles, one of many. At Connec-to-Talk we design intervention to meet the child’s needs, therefore the type of intervention we use will depend on the child. Other examples of ABA teaching methodologies include Pivotal Response Training, Verbal Behavior, Task Analysis, and Differential Reinforcement.
Who provides the ABA services?
Direct therapy is provided by our developmental specialists and supervised by a BCBA. The developmental specialists all have a Bachelors Degree and training in ABA. Some are currently completing the coursework to obtain the BCBA or other Masters Degree programs. The BCBA develops and supervises all intervention and will spend time with your child and his/her developmental specialist each week. The amount of time depends on the number of hours of ABA being provided, as well as your child’s needs.
What will you work on in an ABA session?
ABA can work on skills in almost any area of development. Some common examples include social-emotional skills, language skills, self-care, play, academics, attention and compliance. The particular skills targeted will be determined in the first month of services and will depend on your child’s needs. Programs are developed that are specifically tailored to your child and are based on typical development.
Can ABA help a child with ADHD?
Absolutely! Programs can be structured to help your child reduce his/her activity level and increase attention to task. The programs will focus on helping your child identify his/her own behavior as it relates to attention and learning and change it accordingly.
How is progress monitored?
Data is taken on all programs during each session and on behavior when applicable. Data is graphed monthly. Graphs will be provided to you at no extra cost.
What is the PROMPT technique?
PROMPT is a tactile kinestic cueing system used to help children with speech disorders. It may be used (with varying intensity and focus) with all speech production disorders from approximately 6 months of age onward.
