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Billing & Insurance

Building Language Connections is a private pay organization at this time and does not accept insurance. However, we can provide a "superbill" document with all of the appropriate details for you to request reimbursement from your insurance carrier.

NOTE: You are responsible for verifying your reimbursement eligibility with your health insurance plan. An invoice will be provided for clients to submit to their insurance for potential reimbursement. Don't hesitate to get in touch with your insurer to ask about coverage and requirements before scheduling an evaluation or speech therapy session.

RATES:
We offer free phone consultations up to 15 minutes. We offer several speech and language evaluation options depending on the needs of your child. During this phone consultation, we are happy to provide you with rates of evaluation and speech and language therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

    • A computer or tablet with a webcam and microphone (a headset is optional)

    • High speed internet

    • A quiet and private area in your home

    • If applicable, the most recent copy of your child’s IEP or IFSP

    • If applicable, a recent speech/language evaluation or speech therapy progress report from the last speech-language pathologist you worked with.

    • We offer free phone consultations up to 15 minutes.

    • We offer several speech and language evaluation options depending on the needs of your child. During this phone consultation, we are happy to provide you with rates of evaluation and speech and language therapy.

    • Assessment of a bilingual child includes evaluating their language skills in both languages. This may involve standardized tests, informal assessments, and observations in naturalistic settings. The goal is to understand the child’s proficiency, strengths, and areas of need of improvement in both languages.

    • Yes, bilingual therapy can be effective regardless of proficiency levels in each language. The therapist will focus on the child's dominant language while also considering their exposure to and use of the other language to provide a comprehensive approach to therapy.

    • The best way to support language development at home is by providing a rich language environment.

    • Engage in conversations, read together in both languages, and expose your child to diverse vocabulary.

    • Allow your child to express themselves in whichever language they feel comfortable, and avoid placing pressure to choose one language over the other.

    • Parents are crucial partners in the therapy process.

    • The therapist will provide guidance on activities and strategies to use at home, encourage regular communication, and share progress updates.

    • Involving parents helps reinforce skills learned during sessions and fosters a supportive environment for the child.

    • The duration of therapy varies based on the individual needs of the child, the severity of the speech or language disorder, and the goals set during the initial assessment.

    • The therapist will regularly evaluate progress and discuss ongoing needs with the family.

“At any given moment you have the power to say: this is not how the story is going to end.”

“At any given moment you have the power to say: this is not how the story is going to end.”