Holistic Therapy
Solutions provides traditional speech-language services in a natural
setting. In addition to "traditional" therapy in our therapy
room, we utilize:
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All
materials in the environment to promote independent functioning: |
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cues in the environment
(horses are under control of therapist and are used to achieve treatment
outcomes) |
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tangible objects in the
environment (i.e., grooming equipment, farm animals, etc.) |
An SLP evaluates and treats the following
communication disorders:
| Articulation/ Phonology - The way a person's speech sounds |
| Motor speech disorders- The way a person sounds |
| Apraxia - The way a person SP sounds |
| Language - Expressive - What a person says. Receptive - What a person
understands. Pragmatic - Social skills (see developmental normals) |
| Hearing |
Further, behavior management programs are designed
to maximize therapy time.
What is the difference
between a Speech Therapist(ST) and a Speech-Language Pathologist(SLP)?
An SLP is a highly trained specialist in
communication
who provides diagnostic evaluations and treatment to individuals who have been
diagnosed with communication disorders. A speech therapist has a
Bachelor's degree in speech therapy and may only practice in school. An
SLP may practice privately or in a clinic, hospital, school, nursing home or
rehabilitation center. Additionally, an SLP:
| possesses a masters degree in Communication
Sciences & Disorders |
| may be credentialed by their national organization
American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) with a Certificate of
Clinical Competence (CCC). Certification is awarded to those who have
passed the national exam, completed a 9 month clinical fellowship year and
uphold the Code of Ethics set forth by ASHA. |
| CCC enables SLP's to supervise masters
level students and practicioners in their Clinical Fellowship Year |
| An SLP must be licensed by the state in
which their practicing. The state holds SLP'S to high standards of
professionalism. |
What is a Graduate Student
Clinician?
| An SLP who is credentialed by ASHA may be
supervising students who are acquiring hours to become an SLP. Some centers
offer students for therapy at a lower cost. Students are still enrolled in
their masters program and may be still taking classes. Students are
not paid. |
What is a CFY?
| An SLP in their Clinical Fellowship Year may be
compared to an intern. The SLP has already
graduated and possesses a masters degree, however, must still work under the
supervision of an SLP with CCC for 9 months. |
At Holistic Therapy Solutions you can be sure
that you are being treated by a state licensed SLP. We do
not slip in students.
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