Does speech therapy work online?

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, telepractice (providing therapy or services remotely via video or other technology) was not widely used. Telepractice for Speech Therapy is simply speech therapy done online (remote, virtually). Instead of going to a clinic, you and your child can work with a speech therapist through a computer, tablet, or smartphone, using video calls and online tools.

Telepractice has proven to be effective in speech therapy, though its success can depend on several factors. Over the past few years, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, many speech therapists have adopted telepractice, and research and real-world experiences show that it can be a valuable tool for delivering speech therapy.

HOW IT WORKS:

• The therapist will guide your child through activities and exercises, just like they would in person, but they do it over a video call.
• You and your child can be at home or any location that works for you, and the therapist can help with things like pronunciation, language skills, or social communication.

In short, telepractice is a great way to access speech therapy services from home, making it more flexible, convenient, and engaging for your child.

If you would like to read more about the research done that supports Telepractice in speech therapy check out this from The American Speech-Language Hearing Association:  The Value of Telepractice in Speech-Language Pathology