Prior to coming to the evaluation, a questionnaire regarding your concerns and medical, language, educational, and developmental (if appropriate) history will be completed.  At the evaluation, the speech pathologist will have the opportunity to assess the patient's communication skills. Assessments may include standardized testing, observation, caregiver interview, review of previous evaluations. Play based evaluations may be conducted with young children. The evaluation results will determine if treatment is necessary. Treatment cannot be initiated unless an evaluation has been completed.  ​Referrals to other professionals may be recommended as part of the treatment plan if the client shows difficulties in areas outside of the speech pathologist's scope of practice. This may include audiology, ENT, occupational therapy, physical therapy, orthodontists, oral myologists, etc. 

Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation: $400 Articulation Evaluation: $325 Orofacial Myofunctional Evaluation: $400 Voice Evaluation: $300  Stuttering Evaluation: $300 *Additional 60 minute appointments required to complete an evaluation: $175 Therapy:  Therapy Sessions:  30 minute sessions $125 60 minute sessions $175 Consultations/Review of Records/Second Opinions/Potential Goals/Classroom observations: $150 per hour Payment: 

We chose to build a patient-centered model for our practice that does not allow insurance companies to dictate the care we provide. Because of this, payment will be expected during the time of your visit.  As a courtesy to our patients, we will bill your out of network claims on your behalf if permitted by your insurance.  We recommend you call your insurance to inquire about your coverage plan and out of network benefits. Our office does not have the resources to check benefits at this time.  Due to Medicare policies, we are not able to work with private pay Medicare members at this time. 

The length of time it takes to treat depends on several critical factors. Best Speech Therapy's goal is to provide therapy to assist the client to reach their optimal communication and graduate from the program as soon as is appropriate. The client and/or caregiver's willingness to work outside of therapy sessions will facilitate graduation sooner rather later.  ​Occasionally, our speech pathologists may request consults with other professionals such as ear-nose-throat doctors, dental professionals, physical therapists, occupational therapists, neuropsychological professionals, etc to address underlying concerns which may impact the client's progress.