{"id":528,"date":"2022-12-26T06:56:24","date_gmt":"2022-12-26T06:56:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/?page_id=528"},"modified":"2023-06-20T09:10:10","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T09:10:10","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-528\" data-postid=\"528\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-528 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    \t\t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_zg2g386 tb_first tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t\t<div class=\"builder_row_cover tf_abs\"><\/div>\t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_5sm4386 first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module 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tf_hide\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"tab_burger_icon tf_hide tf_rel\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_tab_title\">General<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<ul class=\"tab-nav tf_clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"current\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#tab-tb_rtiv852-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>General<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#tab-tb_rtiv852-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Speech Therapy<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#tab-tb_rtiv852-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Occupational Therapy<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-id=\"tab-tb_rtiv852-0\" class=\"tab-content tf_overflow tf_clear\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb_layout_part_wrap tf_w\"><!--themify_builder_content-->\n    <div  class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-808 themify_builder not_editable_builder in_the_loop\" data-postid=\"808\">\n        \t\t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t\t<div  data-anchor=\"general\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-general tb_yp3x187 tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_mkq4188 first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tb_ptyc190 tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"subrow_inner col_align_top gutter-none tb_col_count_3 tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col3-1 tb_44no190 first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_column -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col3-1 tb_xg5f190\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_5mgx190 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion plus-icon-button  transparent\">\n\t\t    <li class=\"builder-accordion-active\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-5mgx190-0\" aria-controls=\"acc-5mgx190-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">What is Valued Voices\u2019 Mission?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-5mgx190-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-5mgx190-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"accordion-content tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Valued Voices mission is to help every child find their voice. Together, we raise children\u2019s voices up in the world through inspiring self-expression.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-5mgx190-1\" aria-controls=\"acc-5mgx190-1-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">Why are you called Valued Voices Therapy?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-5mgx190-1-content\" data-id=\"acc-5mgx190-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your voice is your most valuable tool in life. It allows you to connect, express, be heard, and love. We\u2019re called Valued Voices because we know that your child\u2019s communication isn\u2019t limited to their words. It\u2019s also how they connect with their eyes, their hand gestures, and their body movements. We value every child\u2019s voice and every family\u2019s unique situation as they look to strengthen their bonds with each other.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-5mgx190-2\" aria-controls=\"acc-5mgx190-2-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\"> Who is Valued Voices Therapy?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-5mgx190-2-content\" data-id=\"acc-5mgx190-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Valued Voices is a family! We are a connected and supportive team of Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and directors that are here to support your kiddo, which means supporting the whole family too. As a team, we have weekly team meetings, monthly individual meetings with supervisors and we love connecting outside of work for dinners, celebrations, and team retreats! Everyone that comes into our doors feels the love and connection and you will instantly become part of our big, beautiful Valued Voices family.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-5mgx190-3\" aria-controls=\"acc-5mgx190-3-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">Is therapy covered by my insurance?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-5mgx190-3-content\" data-id=\"acc-5mgx190-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Depending on your plan, and whether you are in-network or out-of-network (OON), insurance may cover a percentage of your therapy costs. Valued Voices is in-network with Kaiser, United Health Care PPO and Cigna PPO (speech only for Cigna). If we are OON with your insurance provider, do not worry, we will take care of all the research for you! First, you will need to schedule a consultation with us, then send us over your insurance card and we will verify your insurance benefits. Finally, we will review these benefits with you during your consultation. For both in-network and OON families, we will take away some of the stress by submitting authorizations and billing to your insurance provider for you at no additional fee. For OON insurance, the information received is never a guarantee of payment but we will always do the best we can to work with you with your insurance provider.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-5mgx190-4\" aria-controls=\"acc-5mgx190-4-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">How much does therapy cost?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-5mgx190-4-content\" data-id=\"acc-5mgx190-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Our center offers complimentary in-person or virtual consultations with a board certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) or Occupational Therapist (OT). From there, we will discuss with you the best program for your kiddo. We believe in quality of service and supporting your kiddo, so finances are always something we are more than happy to work with.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-5mgx190-5\" aria-controls=\"acc-5mgx190-5-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">Do I have to be referred by my doctor?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-5mgx190-5-content\" data-id=\"acc-5mgx190-5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_accordion_item_5 et_pb_toggle_open\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;list&quot;,{},&quot;list_item&quot;,{&quot;indent&quot;:2,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;bulleted&quot;}]\">You can receive therapy from an SLP or OT without any referral, however, whether you are in-network or OON, it is always best to check with your insurance provider in order to provide you with any coverage info. Don\u2019t worry, we got you covered and will take care of finding out all the information for all our families.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_accordion_item_6 et_pb_toggle_close\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-5mgx190-6\" aria-controls=\"acc-5mgx190-6-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">How do I know if I need an evaluation?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-5mgx190-6-content\" data-id=\"acc-5mgx190-6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_accordion_item_6 et_pb_toggle_open\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;list&quot;,{},&quot;list_item&quot;,{&quot;indent&quot;:2,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;bulleted&quot;}]\">If you would like to speak with a therapist about your concerns, you can\u00a0<a role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/valuedvoices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">book a complimentary consultation<\/a>. After your consultation or screening, your therapist will provide you with recommendations as to next steps. Sometimes, a comprehensive evaluation may be recommended or we may just ask you to jump right into therapy with us. We also offer our\u00a0FREE online assessment. In just a few minutes you can learn whether your child is developmentally on track for their speech, language and motor milestones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_accordion_item_7 et_pb_toggle_close\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-5mgx190-7\" aria-controls=\"acc-5mgx190-7-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">How do I know if I need an evaluation?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-5mgx190-7-content\" data-id=\"acc-5mgx190-7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you would like to speak with a therapist about your concerns, you can book a complimentary consultation. After your consultation or screening, your therapist will provide you with recommendations as to next steps. Sometimes, a comprehensive evaluation may be recommended or we may just ask you to jump right into therapy with us. We also offer our FREE online assessment. In just a few minutes you can learn whether your child is developmentally on track for their speech, language and motor milestones.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-5mgx190-8\" aria-controls=\"acc-5mgx190-8-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">Do you offer screenings?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-5mgx190-8-content\" data-id=\"acc-5mgx190-8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_accordion_item_7 et_pb_toggle_open\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\">\n<p>Yes! We offer speech, language and\/or motor skills screenings. During this 30-minute appointment, we will obtain a quick case history, listen to your concerns and your goals, and get to know your kiddo through utilization of a standardized screening measure, informal assessment, and lots of play! From this information, we will determine if there are any areas where we can offer our support and will discuss with you the next steps.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_accordion_item_8 et_pb_toggle_close\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-5mgx190-9\" aria-controls=\"acc-5mgx190-9-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">What ages of patients do you see?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-5mgx190-9-content\" data-id=\"acc-5mgx190-9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_accordion_item_8 et_pb_toggle_open\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;list&quot;,{},&quot;list_item&quot;,{&quot;indent&quot;:2,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;bulleted&quot;}]\">Our youngest is 10 months and our oldest 92! Although our center is primarily pediatrics, we welcome everybody!\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_accordion_item_9 et_pb_toggle_close\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-5mgx190-10\" aria-controls=\"acc-5mgx190-10-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">Do you involve parents\/family in the treatment process?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-5mgx190-10-content\" data-id=\"acc-5mgx190-10\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_accordion_item_9 et_pb_toggle_open\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\">\n<p>Absolutely! In fact, part of our commitment to your kiddo is being committed to you too. Family is a very important part of our philosophy at Valued Voices and one of our core values. Parents and other family members are often invited into the rooms to observe and\/or participate in sessions. We intentionally design each session to allow time for family and therapists to discuss progress, what was done during the therapy session, and to provide strategies and activities you can implement at home. Home programs are provided to parents to increase carryover in all settings and help kiddos be more successful in reaching their goals. Parent education is an integral part of your kiddos\u2019 success.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_accordion_item_10 et_pb_toggle_close\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-5mgx190-11\" aria-controls=\"acc-5mgx190-11-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">How often does my child need therapy and for how long?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-5mgx190-11-content\" data-id=\"acc-5mgx190-11\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_accordion_item_10 et_pb_toggle_open\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\">\n<p>The frequency and duration of therapy will vary based on each person. Your SLP and\/or OT will be able to make clinical recommendations after your screening or assessment, but at the end of the day it is up to you and your family to select a frequency based on needs, scheduling, and funding. We are here to support you every step of the way.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_accordion_item_11 et_pb_toggle_close\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-5mgx190-12\" aria-controls=\"acc-5mgx190-12-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">Do you work with other professionals?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-5mgx190-12-content\" data-id=\"acc-5mgx190-12\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_accordion_item_11 et_pb_toggle_open\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\">\n<p>Yes! Valued Voices believes that a collaborative and multidisciplinary connection between your child, their family, and any other professionals and supports on their team helps to achieve results and reach the highest level of success. We highly recommend monthly meetings to collaborate and stay connected with everyone on your child\u2019s team.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_accordion_item_12 et_pb_toggle_close\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-5mgx190-13\" aria-controls=\"acc-5mgx190-13-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">What does a therapy session look like?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-5mgx190-13-content\" data-id=\"acc-5mgx190-13\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_accordion_item_12 et_pb_toggle_open\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\">\n<p>Each therapy session is designed for your kiddo, drawing upon their strengths, interests, and goals. We are a child-centered center, which means we love to follow your child\u2019s lead, empower their imagination, and expand their expression by carefully creating language and\/or movement opportunities within some of their favorite activities. We wrap up each session by connecting with parent\/family members and sharing the progress, tips, and activities to continue at home.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_accordion_item_13 et_pb_toggle_close\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-5mgx190-14\" aria-controls=\"acc-5mgx190-14-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">When will I see progress?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-5mgx190-14-content\" data-id=\"acc-5mgx190-14\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_accordion_item_13 et_pb_toggle_open\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\">\n<p>Every child is on their own journey, which means progress is variable from child to child and depends on a lot of factors. At Valued Voices, we work with the whole family to achieve your kiddo\u2019s goals. We have helped children under 5 use 2-3 word combinations with 75% accuracy, increase their vocabulary up to 94%, produce early developing sounds with 76% accuracy, tolerate hygiene routines with a 58% increase and put on clothes with 75% increase. We have helped kiddos over 5 formulate grammatically correct sentences with 87% accuracy, follow directions with 87% accuracy, ask and answer questions with 83% accuracy, form letters with 90% accuracy and increase independence of hygiene routines with a 67% increase. Again, each child is on their own journey, but with the right supports all children can feel seen, heard and acknowledged.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_accordion_item_14 et_pb_toggle_close\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-5mgx190-15\" aria-controls=\"acc-5mgx190-15-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">How do I get started with Valued Voices?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-5mgx190-15-content\" data-id=\"acc-5mgx190-15\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The first step would be to schedule a complimentary consultation (in person or online). After that, we will either set up an appointment for a screening, evaluation or jump right into therapy. In the meantime, our dedicated team will work with you to verify insurance benefits and provide you with all the information you need to get your kiddo started.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t    <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion -->\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .tb-column-inner -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_column -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col3-1 tb_wff2190 last\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_column -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .subrow_inner -->\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .themify_builder_sub_row -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .tb-column-inner -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_column -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .row_inner -->\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_row -->\n\t\t\t\t    <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content--><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-id=\"tab-tb_rtiv852-1\" class=\"tab-content tf_overflow tf_clear\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb_layout_part_wrap tf_w\"><!--themify_builder_content-->\n    <div  class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-810 themify_builder not_editable_builder in_the_loop\" data-postid=\"810\">\n        \t\t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t\t<div  data-anchor=\"speech\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-speech tb_qefg47 tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_d7rq47 first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tb_it4m48 tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"subrow_inner col_align_top gutter-none tb_col_count_3 tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col3-1 tb_puaq48 first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_column -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col3-1 tb_mxr548\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_do8l48 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion plus-icon-button  transparent\">\n\t\t    <li class=\"builder-accordion-active\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-do8l48-0\" aria-controls=\"acc-do8l48-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">How do I know if my child needs speech therapy? My pediatrician told me to wait and see.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-do8l48-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-do8l48-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"accordion-content tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While it is true that children show some variation in language acquisition, it is also true that a skilled SLP can usually identify children who may need extra support in the areas of speech and language skills. The earlier you intervene and get your kiddo the support they need, the sooner they can feel heard, seen, acknowledged, and understood by others. My philosophy: \u201cwhen in doubt, rule it out.\u201d Do not wait and see, instead, be proactive and book a consultation today<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-do8l48-1\" aria-controls=\"acc-do8l48-1-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">How many words should by child be using?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-do8l48-1-content\" data-id=\"acc-do8l48-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Let me first start by saying I am not a huge fan of milestones as a rule book, as I think they bring unnecessary stress and worry, but I do love them as a guide to help up support our children. Typically, by 12 months of age: your child has anywhere between 1-14 words, by 18 months: anywhere between 10-170 words, by age 2: anywhere between 50-440 words, and by age 3: anywhere between 250-1000+ words. You can see that the ranges vary and that from age 2-3 there is a huge jump in vocabulary as the brain is rapidly expanding and developing at this time. Early intervention is so important so if you suspect your child is behind with their speech and language milestones, contact us today.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-do8l48-2\" aria-controls=\"acc-do8l48-2-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">How do you choose my child\u2019s goals?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-do8l48-2-content\" data-id=\"acc-do8l48-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Using information from our consultation, screening, parent questionnaire, review of prior records, and any evaluation that we may have done, your child\u2019s therapist(s) will create goals based on your child\u2019s strengths and areas of need. First, we create a treatment plan which we will review together, creating goals that are individualized for your kiddo. Then, we monitor these goals throughout the sessions and through 3 and\/or 6 month progress reports. We will track your kiddo\u2019s progress every step of the way and make any adjustments when needed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-do8l48-3\" aria-controls=\"acc-do8l48-3-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">Does my child have autism?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-do8l48-3-content\" data-id=\"acc-do8l48-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Valued Voices, we treat your child, not their label. Labels themselves are not bad; it\u2019s all in how you see it. We believe children with Autism simply see the world from a particularly unique perspective. We see that unique outlook as a gift. If you suspect your child may have Autism and are looking for a formal diagnosis, we have a wonderful network of professionals to help support you in this process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-do8l48-4\" aria-controls=\"acc-do8l48-4-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">How much of my child\u2019s speech should I (and others) understand?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-do8l48-4-content\" data-id=\"acc-do8l48-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Typically, a 1-2 year old is 50% intelligible to unfamiliar listeners, a 3-4 year old about 75-80% intelligible to unfamiliar listeners, and about 100% intelligible to unfamiliar listeners by the time they reach 5.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t    <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion -->\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .tb-column-inner -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_column -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col3-1 tb_mskn48 last\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_column -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .subrow_inner -->\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .themify_builder_sub_row -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .tb-column-inner -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_column -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .row_inner -->\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_row -->\n\t\t\t\t    <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content--><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-id=\"tab-tb_rtiv852-2\" class=\"tab-content tf_overflow tf_clear\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb_layout_part_wrap tf_w\"><!--themify_builder_content-->\n    <div  class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-812 themify_builder not_editable_builder in_the_loop\" data-postid=\"812\">\n        \t\t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t\t<div  data-anchor=\"occupational\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-occupational tb_uolj544 tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_r57q545 first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tb_u6l4545 tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"subrow_inner col_align_top gutter-none tb_col_count_3 tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col3-1 tb_p73o545 first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_column -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col3-1 tb_oh4o545\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_q3pu545 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion plus-icon-button  transparent\">\n\t\t    <li class=\"builder-accordion-active\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-q3pu545-0\" aria-controls=\"acc-q3pu545-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">When should I begin potty training?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-q3pu545-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-q3pu545-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"accordion-content tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_accordion_item_21 et_pb_toggle_open\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;list&quot;,{},&quot;list_item&quot;,{&quot;indent&quot;:2,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;bulleted&quot;}]\">While every child is different, potty training usually begins around 18 months.\u00a0 I recommend watching for signs of your child\u2019s interest in using the toilet and encouraging their exploration. Signs of readiness may include asking for a diaper change, wanting to wear pull ups, or wanting to sit on the toilet or child\u2019s potty chair.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-q3pu545-1\" aria-controls=\"acc-q3pu545-1-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">When should my child be eating with utensils?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-q3pu545-1-content\" data-id=\"acc-q3pu545-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_accordion_item_22 et_pb_toggle_open\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;list&quot;,{},&quot;list_item&quot;,{&quot;indent&quot;:2,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;bulleted&quot;}]\">Typically, independent spoon and fork use is expected by 2-2 \u00bd years of age. By 3, the child should be able to scoop effectively during meals without a lot of spillage. A child is expected to use a knife for cutting and spreading around age 5. Chopsticks are typically used successfully around age 5 (assuming the child is frequently introduced to and allowed to practice with chopsticks regularly in the home or community).\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_accordion_item_23 et_pb_toggle_close\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-q3pu545-2\" aria-controls=\"acc-q3pu545-2-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">When should my child be able to write their name?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-q3pu545-2-content\" data-id=\"acc-q3pu545-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Children are expected to legibly write their names in all capital letters around age 5.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-q3pu545-3\" aria-controls=\"acc-q3pu545-3-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\"> When should my child be able to dress themselves?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-q3pu545-3-content\" data-id=\"acc-q3pu545-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Usually children are expected to put on all upper body and lower body clothing independently by age 4 to 4 \u00bd.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-q3pu545-4\" aria-controls=\"acc-q3pu545-4-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">Why does my child get upset by loud noises?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-q3pu545-4-content\" data-id=\"acc-q3pu545-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sensory processing varies from person to person. Sometimes, benign auditory stimuli like a vacuum cleaner or toilet flush can cause more fear or anxiety than is typical. These reactions usually stem from hyper-responsivity to auditory input and may coincide with difficulties with self-regulation. However, it is common for very young children to be frightened of new or sudden noises, and it is only cause for concern if the child is older and is frequently distressed by familiar noises.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-q3pu545-5\" aria-controls=\"acc-q3pu545-5-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">Why won\u2019t my child go in the water or play with sand?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-q3pu545-5-content\" data-id=\"acc-q3pu545-5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sensory processing varies from person to person. Sometimes, benign tactile stimuli like water or sand can cause more fear or anxiety than is typical. This is a result of the central nervous system registering the input as harmful or dangerous and prompting a flight, fight, or freeze reaction.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-q3pu545-6\" aria-controls=\"acc-q3pu545-6-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">What is sensory processing?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-q3pu545-6-content\" data-id=\"acc-q3pu545-6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sensory processing is the general term for how our body takes in information from the environment (sensory input) through our receptor organs (like our noses, eyes, mouth, skin, etc.), decodes that information, and then uses it to inform our motor reactions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-q3pu545-7\" aria-controls=\"acc-q3pu545-7-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">What is the difference between gross motor and fine motor?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-q3pu545-7-content\" data-id=\"acc-q3pu545-7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Gross motor skills include any action that uses large muscles of our body (i.e., your arms, legs, core, or any combination of those muscle groups). Examples of these include, skipping, jumping jacks, and riding a bike. In contrast, fine motor skills usually involve only the small muscles of the hands. These can include handwriting, scissor skills, utensil use, coloring, buttoning, shoe tying, etc.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-q3pu545-8\" aria-controls=\"acc-q3pu545-8-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">How does Sensory Integration Therapy Work?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-q3pu545-8-content\" data-id=\"acc-q3pu545-8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sensory integration is a method of therapy where a trained clinician presents specific types of sensory input to the child in order to facilitate an adaptive response. What this basically means is looking for increased attention or regulation, improved posture, or bilateral use during the activity. It is the clinicians\u2019 job to present the \u201cjust right challenge\u201d using the sensory input to promote a more organized and efficient nervous system processing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-q3pu545-9\" aria-controls=\"acc-q3pu545-9-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">How can occupational therapy help with frustration tolerance or emotional regulation?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-q3pu545-9-content\" data-id=\"acc-q3pu545-9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When sensory processing or motor coordination are challenging, children can have difficulty tolerating frustration, filtering sensory input, and feeling secure in their bodies. Minor disagreements can result in big emotional reactions or aggression. An OT works to help develop coping strategies while addressing underlying sensory processing to improve regulation and independence with daily routines.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-q3pu545-10\" aria-controls=\"acc-q3pu545-10-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">When should my child not W-sit anymore?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-q3pu545-10-content\" data-id=\"acc-q3pu545-10\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>W sitting is never encouraged as it stretches the ligaments and tendons at the knee joint. Encouraging your child to shift to a ring sit, criss-cross sit, or side sit is always preferred. If you notice your child really is having a hard time breaking the habit, it may be time to consult with an OT to determine if there is an underlying range of motion or sensory processing concern.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-q3pu545-11\" aria-controls=\"acc-q3pu545-11-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">Can Occupational Therapists work on feeding?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-q3pu545-11-content\" data-id=\"acc-q3pu545-11\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_section et_pb_section_1 accordion-sec speech-sec et_section_regular\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_0\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_0 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_accordion et_pb_accordion_2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_accordion_item_32 et_pb_toggle_open\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\">\n<p>Yes! Occupational therapists at Valued Voices typically address sensory based feeding concerns and feeding aversions due to trauma. 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style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#general\">General <\/a>| <a href=\"#speech\">Speech Therapy<\/a> | <a href=\"#occupational\">Occupational Therapy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">General<\/h2>\n<ul><li><h4>What is Valued Voices\u2019 Mission?<\/h4><p>Valued Voices mission is to help every child find their voice. Together, we raise children\u2019s voices up in the world through inspiring self-expression.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>Why are you called Valued Voices Therapy?<\/h4><p>Your voice is your most valuable tool in life. It allows you to connect, express, be heard, and love. We\u2019re called Valued Voices because we know that your child\u2019s communication isn\u2019t limited to their words. It\u2019s also how they connect with their eyes, their hand gestures, and their body movements. We value every child\u2019s voice and every family\u2019s unique situation as they look to strengthen their bonds with each other.<\/p><\/li><li><h4> Who is Valued Voices Therapy?<\/h4><p>Valued Voices is a family! We are a connected and supportive team of Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and directors that are here to support your kiddo, which means supporting the whole family too. As a team, we have weekly team meetings, monthly individual meetings with supervisors and we love connecting outside of work for dinners, celebrations, and team retreats! Everyone that comes into our doors feels the love and connection and you will instantly become part of our big, beautiful Valued Voices family.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>Is therapy covered by my insurance?<\/h4><p>Depending on your plan, and whether you are in-network or out-of-network (OON), insurance may cover a percentage of your therapy costs. Valued Voices is in-network with Kaiser, United Health Care PPO and Cigna PPO (speech only for Cigna). If we are OON with your insurance provider, do not worry, we will take care of all the research for you! First, you will need to schedule a consultation with us, then send us over your insurance card and we will verify your insurance benefits. Finally, we will review these benefits with you during your consultation. For both in-network and OON families, we will take away some of the stress by submitting authorizations and billing to your insurance provider for you at no additional fee. For OON insurance, the information received is never a guarantee of payment but we will always do the best we can to work with you with your insurance provider.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>How much does therapy cost?<\/h4><p>Our center offers complimentary in-person or virtual consultations with a board certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) or Occupational Therapist (OT). From there, we will discuss with you the best program for your kiddo. We believe in quality of service and supporting your kiddo, so finances are always something we are more than happy to work with.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>Do I have to be referred by my doctor?<\/h4>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;list&quot;,{},&quot;list_item&quot;,{&quot;indent&quot;:2,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;bulleted&quot;}]\">You can receive therapy from an SLP or OT without any referral, however, whether you are in-network or OON, it is always best to check with your insurance provider in order to provide you with any coverage info. Don\u2019t worry, we got you covered and will take care of finding out all the information for all our families.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/li><li><h4>How do I know if I need an evaluation?<\/h4>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;list&quot;,{},&quot;list_item&quot;,{&quot;indent&quot;:2,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;bulleted&quot;}]\">If you would like to speak with a therapist about your concerns, you can\u00a0<a role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/valuedvoices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">book a complimentary consultation<\/a>. After your consultation or screening, your therapist will provide you with recommendations as to next steps. Sometimes, a comprehensive evaluation may be recommended or we may just ask you to jump right into therapy with us. We also offer our\u00a0FREE online assessment. In just a few minutes you can learn whether your child is developmentally on track for their speech, language and motor milestones.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/li><li><h4>How do I know if I need an evaluation?<\/h4><p>If you would like to speak with a therapist about your concerns, you can book a complimentary consultation. After your consultation or screening, your therapist will provide you with recommendations as to next steps. Sometimes, a comprehensive evaluation may be recommended or we may just ask you to jump right into therapy with us. We also offer our FREE online assessment. In just a few minutes you can learn whether your child is developmentally on track for their speech, language and motor milestones.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>Do you offer screenings?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes! We offer speech, language and\/or motor skills screenings. During this 30-minute appointment, we will obtain a quick case history, listen to your concerns and your goals, and get to know your kiddo through utilization of a standardized screening measure, informal assessment, and lots of play! From this information, we will determine if there are any areas where we can offer our support and will discuss with you the next steps.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/li><li><h4>What ages of patients do you see?<\/h4>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;list&quot;,{},&quot;list_item&quot;,{&quot;indent&quot;:2,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;bulleted&quot;}]\">Our youngest is 10 months and our oldest 92! Although our center is primarily pediatrics, we welcome everybody!\u00a0<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/li><li><h4>Do you involve parents\/family in the treatment process?<\/h4>\n<p>Absolutely! In fact, part of our commitment to your kiddo is being committed to you too. Family is a very important part of our philosophy at Valued Voices and one of our core values. Parents and other family members are often invited into the rooms to observe and\/or participate in sessions. We intentionally design each session to allow time for family and therapists to discuss progress, what was done during the therapy session, and to provide strategies and activities you can implement at home. Home programs are provided to parents to increase carryover in all settings and help kiddos be more successful in reaching their goals. Parent education is an integral part of your kiddos\u2019 success.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/li><li><h4>How often does my child need therapy and for how long?<\/h4>\n<p>The frequency and duration of therapy will vary based on each person. Your SLP and\/or OT will be able to make clinical recommendations after your screening or assessment, but at the end of the day it is up to you and your family to select a frequency based on needs, scheduling, and funding. We are here to support you every step of the way.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/li><li><h4>Do you work with other professionals?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes! Valued Voices believes that a collaborative and multidisciplinary connection between your child, their family, and any other professionals and supports on their team helps to achieve results and reach the highest level of success. We highly recommend monthly meetings to collaborate and stay connected with everyone on your child\u2019s team.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/li><li><h4>What does a therapy session look like?<\/h4>\n<p>Each therapy session is designed for your kiddo, drawing upon their strengths, interests, and goals. We are a child-centered center, which means we love to follow your child\u2019s lead, empower their imagination, and expand their expression by carefully creating language and\/or movement opportunities within some of their favorite activities. We wrap up each session by connecting with parent\/family members and sharing the progress, tips, and activities to continue at home.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/li><li><h4>When will I see progress?<\/h4>\n<p>Every child is on their own journey, which means progress is variable from child to child and depends on a lot of factors. At Valued Voices, we work with the whole family to achieve your kiddo\u2019s goals. We have helped children under 5 use 2-3 word combinations with 75% accuracy, increase their vocabulary up to 94%, produce early developing sounds with 76% accuracy, tolerate hygiene routines with a 58% increase and put on clothes with 75% increase. We have helped kiddos over 5 formulate grammatically correct sentences with 87% accuracy, follow directions with 87% accuracy, ask and answer questions with 83% accuracy, form letters with 90% accuracy and increase independence of hygiene routines with a 67% increase. Again, each child is on their own journey, but with the right supports all children can feel seen, heard and acknowledged.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/li><li><h4>How do I get started with Valued Voices?<\/h4><p>The first step would be to schedule a complimentary consultation (in person or online). After that, we will either set up an appointment for a screening, evaluation or jump right into therapy. In the meantime, our dedicated team will work with you to verify insurance benefits and provide you with all the information you need to get your kiddo started.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Speech Therapy<\/h2>\n<ul><li><h4>How do I know if my child needs speech therapy? My pediatrician told me to wait and see.<\/h4><p>While it is true that children show some variation in language acquisition, it is also true that a skilled SLP can usually identify children who may need extra support in the areas of speech and language skills. The earlier you intervene and get your kiddo the support they need, the sooner they can feel heard, seen, acknowledged, and understood by others. My philosophy: \u201cwhen in doubt, rule it out.\u201d Do not wait and see, instead, be proactive and book a consultation today<\/p><\/li><li><h4>How many words should by child be using?<\/h4><p>Let me first start by saying I am not a huge fan of milestones as a rule book, as I think they bring unnecessary stress and worry, but I do love them as a guide to help up support our children. Typically, by 12 months of age: your child has anywhere between 1-14 words, by 18 months: anywhere between 10-170 words, by age 2: anywhere between 50-440 words, and by age 3: anywhere between 250-1000+ words. You can see that the ranges vary and that from age 2-3 there is a huge jump in vocabulary as the brain is rapidly expanding and developing at this time. Early intervention is so important so if you suspect your child is behind with their speech and language milestones, contact us today.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>How do you choose my child\u2019s goals?<\/h4><p>Using information from our consultation, screening, parent questionnaire, review of prior records, and any evaluation that we may have done, your child\u2019s therapist(s) will create goals based on your child\u2019s strengths and areas of need. First, we create a treatment plan which we will review together, creating goals that are individualized for your kiddo. Then, we monitor these goals throughout the sessions and through 3 and\/or 6 month progress reports. We will track your kiddo\u2019s progress every step of the way and make any adjustments when needed.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>Does my child have autism?<\/h4><p>At Valued Voices, we treat your child, not their label. Labels themselves are not bad; it\u2019s all in how you see it. We believe children with Autism simply see the world from a particularly unique perspective. We see that unique outlook as a gift. If you suspect your child may have Autism and are looking for a formal diagnosis, we have a wonderful network of professionals to help support you in this process.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>How much of my child\u2019s speech should I (and others) understand?<\/h4><p>Typically, a 1-2 year old is 50% intelligible to unfamiliar listeners, a 3-4 year old about 75-80% intelligible to unfamiliar listeners, and about 100% intelligible to unfamiliar listeners by the time they reach 5.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Occupational Therapy<\/h2>\n<ul><li><h4>When should I begin potty training?<\/h4>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;list&quot;,{},&quot;list_item&quot;,{&quot;indent&quot;:2,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;bulleted&quot;}]\">While every child is different, potty training usually begins around 18 months.\u00a0 I recommend watching for signs of your child\u2019s interest in using the toilet and encouraging their exploration. Signs of readiness may include asking for a diaper change, wanting to wear pull ups, or wanting to sit on the toilet or child\u2019s potty chair.<\/p>\n<\/li><li><h4>When should my child be eating with utensils?<\/h4>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;list&quot;,{},&quot;list_item&quot;,{&quot;indent&quot;:2,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;bulleted&quot;}]\">Typically, independent spoon and fork use is expected by 2-2 \u00bd years of age. By 3, the child should be able to scoop effectively during meals without a lot of spillage. A child is expected to use a knife for cutting and spreading around age 5. Chopsticks are typically used successfully around age 5 (assuming the child is frequently introduced to and allowed to practice with chopsticks regularly in the home or community).\u00a0<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/li><li><h4>When should my child be able to write their name?<\/h4><p>Children are expected to legibly write their names in all capital letters around age 5.<\/p><\/li><li><h4> When should my child be able to dress themselves?<\/h4><p>Usually children are expected to put on all upper body and lower body clothing independently by age 4 to 4 \u00bd.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>Why does my child get upset by loud noises?<\/h4><p>Sensory processing varies from person to person. Sometimes, benign auditory stimuli like a vacuum cleaner or toilet flush can cause more fear or anxiety than is typical. These reactions usually stem from hyper-responsivity to auditory input and may coincide with difficulties with self-regulation. However, it is common for very young children to be frightened of new or sudden noises, and it is only cause for concern if the child is older and is frequently distressed by familiar noises.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>Why won\u2019t my child go in the water or play with sand?<\/h4><p>Sensory processing varies from person to person. Sometimes, benign tactile stimuli like water or sand can cause more fear or anxiety than is typical. This is a result of the central nervous system registering the input as harmful or dangerous and prompting a flight, fight, or freeze reaction.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>What is sensory processing?<\/h4><p>Sensory processing is the general term for how our body takes in information from the environment (sensory input) through our receptor organs (like our noses, eyes, mouth, skin, etc.), decodes that information, and then uses it to inform our motor reactions.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>What is the difference between gross motor and fine motor?<\/h4><p>Gross motor skills include any action that uses large muscles of our body (i.e., your arms, legs, core, or any combination of those muscle groups). Examples of these include, skipping, jumping jacks, and riding a bike. In contrast, fine motor skills usually involve only the small muscles of the hands. These can include handwriting, scissor skills, utensil use, coloring, buttoning, shoe tying, etc.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>How does Sensory Integration Therapy Work?<\/h4><p>Sensory integration is a method of therapy where a trained clinician presents specific types of sensory input to the child in order to facilitate an adaptive response. What this basically means is looking for increased attention or regulation, improved posture, or bilateral use during the activity. It is the clinicians\u2019 job to present the \u201cjust right challenge\u201d using the sensory input to promote a more organized and efficient nervous system processing.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>How can occupational therapy help with frustration tolerance or emotional regulation?<\/h4><p>When sensory processing or motor coordination are challenging, children can have difficulty tolerating frustration, filtering sensory input, and feeling secure in their bodies. Minor disagreements can result in big emotional reactions or aggression. An OT works to help develop coping strategies while addressing underlying sensory processing to improve regulation and independence with daily routines.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>When should my child not W-sit anymore?<\/h4><p>W sitting is never encouraged as it stretches the ligaments and tendons at the knee joint. Encouraging your child to shift to a ring sit, criss-cross sit, or side sit is always preferred. If you notice your child really is having a hard time breaking the habit, it may be time to consult with an OT to determine if there is an underlying range of motion or sensory processing concern.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>Can Occupational Therapists work on feeding?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes! Occupational therapists at Valued Voices typically address sensory based feeding concerns and feeding aversions due to trauma. These typically present as texture aversions, very limited diet, and\/or food avoidance that is not otherwise caused by oral motor coordination deficits or swallowing challenges.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u00a0\n<\/li><\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Valued Voices is a Non-Public Agency<\/h3> <p style=\"text-align: center;\">We\u2019re approved and certified by the state of California as Non-Public Agency (NPA). What this means is the state has recognized Valued Voices as providing high quality care to children. 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