This will vary by therapist and your location. Most private clinicians see children at an office, but some travel to homes. If you are not within driving distance, online service (telepractice) is the way to go. The directory listings can be sorted to find SLPs licensed in your state.

Yes. Speech-language pathologists must be licensed to practice in their state of residence and in the location where services are provided. The directory listings can be sorted to find SLPs licensed in your state.

Yes. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), “Use of telepractice must be equivalent to the quality of services provided in person and consistent with adherence to the Code of Ethics (ASHA, 2016a), Scope of Practice in Audiology (ASHA, 2004b), Scope of Practice in Speech-Language Pathology (ASHA, 2016b), state and federal laws (e.g., licensure, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [HIPAA; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, n.d.-c]), and ASHA policy.” Read more at ASHA’s brochure on telepractice.

Telepractice is growing in use across the U.S. and around the world. Insurance coverage varies between insurers, plan coverage and location. Your therapist may be knowledgeable about programs in your area, but you will need to check directly with your insurer to be certain.

You need a high-speed internet connection and a device with an internet browser (computer, tablet, smart phone). Your SLP will recommend a platform or app that connects you in a video conference and meets requirements for confidentiality.

No. We provide the directory as a service to connect parents with service providers. It is up to the parent to interview and select an SLP. It is up to the SLPs to operate their private practice including teletherapy equipment, an online platform and materials.

Don't believe anyone who guarantees outcomes for treatment. We screen the SLPs in the directory to determine they are certified and abide by the code of ethics of their national professional organization. As you would when contracting with any service provider, we encourage you to ask for and verify the credentials of any service provider before they work with you and your child.

SLPs must be licensed by your state/province/country licensing board and in their location of residence. Most SLPs also belong to a professional association that sets standards for training, certifies therapists have met those standards, and sets and enforces rules for ethical practice. SLPs may also hold one or more certificates to demonstrate they have completed additional training in a research-based methodology, for example a Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention (NDBI).

CCC-SLP stands for Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology. This is the national certification for SLPs in the United States, by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The CCC-SLP demonstrates that your therapist has completed a Master’s degree or higher, passed a national certification examination, and completed a supervised Clinical Fellowship Year. SLPs must complete additional training to renew this certification every five years. Certification in some other English-speaking countries include: CPSP from Speech Pathology Australia S-LP(C) from Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) MIASLT from Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT) MNZSTA from New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists Association (NZSTA) SALT from the United Kingdom’s Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT) are certified by the Health and Care Professions Council