FAQ

  • Speech therapy could help if your child struggles with:

    • Clarity: Trouble being understood.

    • Language: Difficulty using or understanding words and sentences.

    • Social Skills: Challenges with conversations or social cues.

    • Fluency: Stuttering or pauses in speech.

    • Voice: Unusual tone, pitch, or volume.

    If these issues affect their confidence, schoolwork, or friendships, a speech-language evaluation can provide answers. Early support makes all the difference!

  • Myofunctional therapy may be helpful if your child experience issues related to oral and facial muscle function, such as:

    • Tongue thrusting: The tongue pushes forward during swallowing or speaking.

    • Mouth breathing: Frequently breathing through the mouth instead of the nose.

    • Chronic bad breath: Caused by improper tongue posture or mouth breathing.

    • Speech difficulties: Difficulty pronouncing certain sounds due to improper tongue positioning.

    • Jaw pain or tension: Discomfort from misalignment or improper muscle use.

    • Sleep issues: Snoring or sleep apnea linked to breathing problems.

    If these issues impact daily activities like eating, speaking, or breathing, myofunctional therapy can help correct muscle patterns and improve overall oral function.

  • Myofunctional therapy and speech therapy both focus on improving communication, but they target different areas.

    • Myofunctional Therapy addresses issues related to the muscles of the face and mouth, such as tongue posture, swallowing patterns, and breathing. It's designed to help correct oral habits that can affect speech, eating, and overall oral health, like tongue thrusting or mouth breathing.

    • Speech Therapy focuses on communication skills, helping with articulation (how sounds are made), fluency (like stuttering), voice quality, and language development (understanding and using words).

    While myofunctional therapy may be part of a broader speech therapy plan, it specifically targets oral and facial muscle function, whereas speech therapy focuses more on verbal communication and language skills.

  • At this time, we are not currently in-network with any insurance plans, ensuring our focus remains solely on delivering personalized, high-quality care. We are happy to provide you with a super-bill that you can submit to your insurance provider.

  • This is one of the most common questions families ask, and the truth is, even speech-language pathologists wish there was a clear answer! The duration of therapy varies greatly and depends on several factors, including:

    • The severity of the disorder.

    • How quickly the child responds to therapy.

    • The child and family’s motivation.

    • Relevant history or underlying factors.

    • Consistent practice and carryover at home.

    Every child is unique, so therapy is tailored to their individual needs to ensure the best possible outcomes.

  • Yes! We strongly believe academic and scholastic collaboration increases generalization of skills learned in speech.

  • Give us a call at (323) 687-5315 or email us info@talkintime.com