Speech therapy sessions may be able to be conducted using  Skype technology.   This is most appropriate for older children or adults, who do not require ‘hands-on’ adjustments or cueing.   In most cases, the client will have been evaluated by a speech-language pathologist, and   the speech error identified. 

Technical requirements:

• Computer  processor   of 1 GHz minimum , 2 GHz preferred. 
• Broadband Internet with  minimum of 256 kbps upload (DSL or cable); 512 kbps preferred.  Link to www.Skype.com  for their  specific recommendations
• Webcam
• Good quality speakers *
• Good quality microphone or an auxiliary microphone*
• Quiet  room, with little background noise, to call from.
• Skype installed on your computer (currently , a free download)

(*for an adult or older child who is going to be doing this totally on his own, a headset with microphone and speaker combined, will work easily.  If a parent will be participating with the child, speakers and a microphone which picks up both voices, is easier to use).

Additional needs:

3 ring binder for practice pages (which will be sent via email), and a record of home practice sessions; some clients will also require a therapy kit of small items. Also needed:3 hole  punch, pencil and pen, highlighters,  etc.   

How to Arrange for speech therapy via  Skype : 

Call to discuss this, at  843-521-0847 during normal business hours.    If the age and therapy needs seem compatible with this, a brief trial session via  Skype , will be arranged  to determine  if this might be workable.    This will be at no charge.

Following  that trial session, appointments may be scheduled.  Payment, either by check or by Pay Pal, is  required in  advance of  sessions.

What parents have to say...: 

We worked with Donna both in person and on skype. Our son thought skype was equally effective as in person sessions. It also has special appeal for busy parents who do not have to drive their child to the appointment. Donna is great-- with lots of patience and perseverance and she keeps the parents well informed. We finally got his "r" problem licked and we couldn't have done without Donna!

Parents of 13 year old

I can't thank you enough for everything. So thankful the boys found you. They are both doing GREAT!

Parent of 11 year old and 13 year old brothers.

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