FAQs

  • What is the difference between speech therapy and language therapy?

    Speech therapy addresses the production and intelligibility of individual sounds following a diagnosis of an articualtion disorder, phonological disorder, or childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). Language therapy addresses the expression and comprehension of language following a diagnosis of an expressive and/or receptive language delay that may stand alone, or be secondary to a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, down syndrome, an intellectual or developmental disability/delay.

  • What type of services do you provide?

    S4Y offers a variety of services including speech and language evaluations, in-home therapy services, teletherapy for qualifying clients, as well as IEP consultation and parent/caregiver coaching. 

  • Where are services provided?

    S4Y provides services in the child's home so as to promote communication in the comfort of their natural environment. Frequency and duration recommendations will be discussed following a formal evaluation. 

  • What ages and diagnoses do you service?

    S4Y primarily services children aged 2-10 in the Annapolis, MD and immediately surrounding areas. Diagnoses serviced include articulation/phonology disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, fluency disorders, expressive and/or receptive disorders, as well as social/pragmatic language disorders. These disorders may present alone, or may be secondary/comorbidly presenting with developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, or other health impairements. 

  • Is an evaluation required to start services?

    If you have concerns regarding your child's communication, an evaluation is required to provide insight into their skills as well as a formal diagnosis. S4Y accepts evaluations completed within the last year by outside providers. 

  • When will my child complete/graduate from services?

    Duration in therapy varies for every child, and is dependent on a variety of factors such as age, severity of diagnosis, number of goals, consistency, outside practice, etc. While a timeline of therapeutic services cannot be guaranteed, S4Y does guarantee consistent and transparent communication regarding your child's progression and advancement toward their goals. 

  • Do you accept insurance?

    At this time, S4Y is solely a private-pay company and not in network with any insurance companies. Pricing for evaluations and services is included in the intake paperwork.