Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

This section contains common questions about our services with speech, hearing and swallowing therapy and general information.

Please consult the list of the questions below before emailing questions to LingualPerfection.com







FAQ

  1. Why is speech therapy is needed?
  2. What is sign language?
  3. What does SLP mean?
  4. Can stroke victims ever get their speech back to 100% like before?
  5. What is Medicaid?
  6. What does CCC-SLP, ABDA mean?
  7. At what age should child start speaking?
  8. How do you check a young infants hearing?
  9. Your practice is not practical for me because I live too far away. How can I find a practice that can help me?
  10. When should someone see a Speech Pathologist?



  1. Why is speech therapy is needed?
    People cough when they swallow, ask to have something repeated, garble their speech and don’t understand what you said. This is normal but becomes a concern when the frequency and intensity of reactions change from normal. For example, if you cough more than once in a while when you swallow, you may have swallow impairment. The main idea is to let the Speech Pathologist know what the concern is and he/she will let you know what the next step is.


  2. What is sign language?
    Sign Language is a pivotal form of communication for people with hearing, difficulties, but it is also used with people who have had strokes or who have speech affected so that it is hard to understand.


  3. What does SLP mean?
    It means Speech Language Pathologist and refers to a person who is trained to diagnose and treat conditions that relate to communication and swallowing.


  4. Can stroke victims ever get their speech back to 100% like before?
    It is rare for a stroke patient to regain their speech completely like before their stroke. With appropriate and consistent speech therapy from a professional, there are considerable chances for greatly improved speech.


  5. What is Medicaid?
    Medicaid is insurance from the government that people use to pay their medical bills in some cases. Your insurance information is reviewed as to the different types you have and a determination is made how the bill will be paid. Information about Medicaid can be obtained from the federal government and state agencies (more information at www.cms.hhs.gov).


  6. What does CCC-SLP, ABDA mean?
    These are credentials for Ron Kuebler with Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology awarded by the American Speech and Hearing Association (more info at www.asha.org) and American Board of Disability Analysts explaining the second part (more info at www.americandisability.org). Ron is a Senior Disability Analyst and Diplomate, #6138-98, and is part of a multidisciplinary group credentialed to assess, treat and rehabilitate disabled persons.


  7. At what age should child start speaking?
    When a child starts speaking is really dependent on the child. Not every child starts producing sounds, words and sentences at the same time. However, there are guidelines which usually give a range of time when normally developing children acquire certain communication attributes. There are things you can do that increase the communication development of children. These are taught to you when your child receives speech therapy but can and should be used when your child is growing up.


  8. How do you check a young infants hearing?
    Hearing can be informally checked by your Speech Pathologist and a referral to an Audiologist is usually made when hearing concerns are noted.


  9. Your practice is not practical for me because I live too far away. How can I find a practice that can help me?
    Lingual Perfection treats people at great distances. This practice has treated individuals and groups in places like the Washington, DC area and closer places like North Carolina and Georgia. The entire state of South Carolina has been serviced before as well. We provide estimates and quotations for organizations and individuals that would like to receive our services and are able to cover additional expenses. There are resources listed in the Links section that will tell you where Speech Pathology services are located in various states and areas.


  10. When should someone see a Speech Pathologist?
    If you or someone you know seems to have difficulty with speaking, swallowing, listening or hearing, it is certainly worth spending time to find out whether it is a problem or not. If it is you, you should get in contact with a Speech Pathologist and tell that person what kind of problems you are experiencing. If it is something that warrants an evaluation, the Speech Pathologist will recommend that to you. If you are concerned about someone else, it is wise to talk with that person first, if possible, to find out how the person perceives the difficulty. If the person is not already getting treatment, it may be appropriate to suggest a Speech Pathologist be contacted to provide more information. However, be sensitive to people who may not like your well intentioned help. Some people deny difficulties with communication and get offended easily when reminded of the problem by others. If a tactful inquiry is rebuffed, it is wise to respect the person’s privacy.


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