Intrepid CCE Speech

Overview of Services

Intrepid CCE Speech works closely with families and private schools to provide speech language services that serve children of all ages by nurturing confidence through improved communication skills. At Intrepid CCE Speech our screenings and evaluations are evidence-based and efficient. Our virtual therapy services use innovative and intuitive technology to bring speech language services to a child’s natural environment. Inquire about our in-person services in your child’s home or school environment. We keep an open dialogue to achieve your child's goals together. We value the relationships with our clients and families and truly love what we do! We look forward to working with you!

Our Speech Language Services

Screenings

Nearly 1 in 12 (7.7%) children ages 3 to 17 has had a speech-language disorder. The prevalence of a disorder is highest among children ages 3 to 6 (11.0%). Speech Language Screenings are a short measure of a child’s communication skills that takes 15-30 minutes. It includes a teacher consultation and a formal screening assessment. Parents or designated caregivers will receive screening results that indicate how a child is functioning within age-expected norms. It may also include recommendations for either a full evaluation, monitoring for 6 months, or a referral to another professional. Screenings can be performed at your child's private day care or school setting without a parent present as long as a permission form has been completed and signed.

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Evaluations

Speech Language Evaluations are an intensive measure of a child’s communication skills that takes 1 to 2 hours. A full evaluation includes formal and informal assessments selected based on parental concerns, a speech-language screening, a doctor's referral, and/or clinician observations and judgments. Parents or designated caregivers will receive evaluation results that indicate how a child is functioning within age-expected norms. It may also include recommendations for initiation of therapy services, home programs, or referral to another specialty such as an ENT. The state of SC requires that initial speech-language evaluations are conducted in-person, however, if a child has been previously determined to be a good candidate for teletherapy, re-evaluations may be conducted through virtual platforms.

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In-Person Speech-Language Therapy

Speech-language sessions are scheduled with a licensed and certified Speech Language Pathologist at a frequency determined by evaluation results and scheduling availability. We offer parents the convenience and flexibility of providing speech-language therapy in your child's private day care, private school, and in-home settings. We will work closely with parents or designated caregivers by sharing speech-language growth and providing home carryover activities to help achieve your child's goals. In-person therapy services are offered local to the providing clinician in Columbus, GA.

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Consultation

We understand that speech and language development involves the whole family and environment. We understand that the progress with speech-language goals is most evident when development goes beyond the therapy session. We understand many do not realize the benefits and equivalency of Teletherapy services. That's why we offer FREE 15 minute initial consultations to parents and caregivers who have concerns about their child's speech language development and Teletherapy candidacy.

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Virtual Speech-Language Therapy

Research demonstrates that speech langauge services delivered virtually yield equivalent treatment outcomes to services delivered in-person. At Intrepid CCE Speech, Speech Language Teletherapy is provided through an interactive virtual platform that is browser-based. It can be accessed on any smart device such as a computer or iPAD. Speech sessions are scheduled with a licensed and certified Speech Language Pathologist at a frequency determined by evaluation results and scheduling availability. We will work closely with parents or designated caregivers by sharing speech-language growth and providing home carryover activities to help achieve your child's goals. In-person therapy services are offered local to the providing clinician in Columbus, GA.

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Our Specializations

Other Areas of Specialization

ADHD

APRAXIA Difficulty planning, sequencing, and/or coordinating muscle movements

ARTICULATION/SPEECH Difficulty forming specific speech sounds

AUDITORY PROCESSING Neurological deficit affecting how the brain processes spoken messages

AUGMENTATIVE ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION

AUTISM SPECTRUM

BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULTIES A second order affect of frustration with communication

CONGENITAL (I.e., Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Cytomegaloviru, Toxoplasmosis)

CYTOMEGALOVIRUS

COGNITIVE DEFICITS Memory, attention, and executive functioning

DYSARTHRIA Weakness, slowness, and/or incoordination in formulation of speech sounds

EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE Difficulty communicating messages to others, verbal and non-verbal

FLUENCY / STUTTERING Speaking with involuntary repetition or prolongation of sounds, syllables, words or phrases, and involuntary silent pauses or blocks

GENETIC SYNDROMES (i.e. Down Syndrome, Fragile X, Trisomy 13)

LEARNING DISABILITY

ORAL MOTOR DEFICITS Tongue thrust, interdental lisps

PHONOLOGICAL DISORDER Difficulty in learning and organizing sounds needed for speech production

RECEPTIVE LANGUAGE Difficulty understanding communicated messages

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

VOICE Differences or disorders of resonance, pitch, volume, chronic hoarseness, or quality of speaking voice

Our Locations

IN PERSON SERVICES

Columbus, GA

TELETHERAPY SERVICES

Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Virginia
Michigan

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Are you accepting new clients?

We are currently accepting new clients ages birth to 18 years of age in the Columbus, GA area. We will be accepting new clients ages birth to 18 years of age in the Greenville, SC area for Summer 2023.

How do I know if my child needs speech-language therapy?

If you think that your child isn't communicating effectively or is delayed compared to his or her peers, open a conversation with your pediatrician, day care provider or teacher. They will be able to help you analyze whether or not there is a need for a speech-language screening or evaluation. Angela Hancock is also more than happy to discuss developmental speech and langauge norms with you to determine if there is a need for a screening or evaluation.

Can my child have IN-PERSON speech therapy sessions?

At this time, in-person speech language and therapy sessions are offered only to those located in the Columbus, GA area.

Does speech teletherapy really work?

YES! Research shows that teletherapy services are EQUIVALENT to in-person services if your child is a good candidate. Angela has over 5 years of teletherapy experience to bring to your child’s virtual speech sessions.

What do I need for a teletherapy session?

We recommend that you have 1) a personal device, 2) WI-FI or internet access, and 3) working camera and audio. A smart device no smaller than a mini iPAD or laptop/desktop computer with a camera is best for viewing materials. We recommend using a headset, but this is a personal preference.

What if my child won’t sit at the computer?

We will work with you to engage your child in the teletherapy session or provide consultation for a better environmental set up such as flexible seating.

Who can refer a child to Intrepid CCE Speech?

A child can be referred for speech therapy by a parent, pediatrician, physician, dentist, early interventionist, psychologist, other therapists, and more. If you are seeking reimbursement from insurance for services, you will want to be referred by your primary care physician.

What age groups of children does Intrepid CCE Speech serve?

We serve children of all ages from birth to adolescence.

How long will speech-language therapy be necessary for my child?

The length of time for speech langauge therapy services is dependent on many factors individual to your child. Attendance rate, specific diagnoses, severity and complexity of deficits, carryover into the home, age, frequency of therapy are just a few of the variables that can have a positive or negative impact on the length of time a child requires in receiving speech-language therapy services. However, your child's progress will be monitored in every session and no child will be kept in speech language therapy services if it is not appropriate.