Children's Communication Center, Inc. ♦ Lori Savage Grayson, MMSc, CCC-SLP, FSL ♦ Practicing Speech-Language Pathology Since 1979 ♦ Founder ♦ Director ♦ Owner
The plan was to initiate our Telepractice in May 2020 in conjunction with May Is Better Hearing & Speech Month. However, due to COVID-19 this Center implemented full time Telepractice services for our Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) private practice in March 2020. Our SLP Telepractice benefits were evident almost immediately.
The start of another SLP Telepractice day!
With COVID-19 variants affecting our communities, this Center continues to offer services through our highly successful Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Telepractice. However, as you will read, the SLP Telepractice benefits go far beyond health concerns.
As the Founder and Director of Children’s Communication Center, I want to assure you that we are committed to the health and safety of you and your family. Therefore, based on the current recommendations for social distancing, we have transitioned to the sole use of our Telepractice for Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) services.
The coronavirus has rearranged our lives and schedules, but we are determined to continue providing SLP & related services to our current, alum, and new families through our Telepractice.
We know the importance of routines for our little ones, and if we are honest, all of us. Our use of Telepractice will establish consistency and familiarity during this challenging time. And, that will be beneficial for each of us. Stay safe and well!
Based on guidelines from The American Speech-Language-Hearing-Association, the term Telepractice has been adopted for our SLP services. However, you may also hear the terms telehealth, teletherapy, telemedicine, telespeech and speech teletherapy.
What is Telepractice?
Telepractice connects you (the client/patient) to the us (the Speech-Language Pathologist) at a different location. The addition of telepractice will allow us to expand how we deliver our SLP services to your and your families.
Telepractice is not a different service, rather it is a different option for delivering our services.
How Does Telepractice Work?
The platform that we select for our SLP telepractice will allow us to communicate via the internet. You/your family will incur no additional fees or need any special device programs. However, you will need to have a reliable internet connection, a computer or device with a webcam, and speakers or headset.
Is Telepractice Effective?
According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), “Telepractice has been used to evaluate and treat people of all ages. Researchers have found few differences between telepractice and in-person services…”
Telepractice is used widely with toddlers through adults for the full range of SLP & related services.
Answers To Common Questions
When Will Telepractice Be Available?
Our Director, Lori Savage Grayson, designed this Center’s telepractice option with a roll out date corresponding with May is Better Hearing and Speech Month 2020 where the theme will be “Communication at Work”. Our telepractice services launched in March 2020.
What About In-Person Sessions?
Telepractice sessions are in addition to our current delivery service options. Together with the SLP, each family will determine the best option. No one delivery service excludes another. So, you can schedule in-person and/or with telepractice as appropriate.
What Is The Training For Providing Telepractice Services?
While there are no specific requirements, ASHA does recommend that “…professionals need training or experience to deliver services at a distance.” We are proud to share that our Director, has both!
How Do I Learn More?
Please contact us to learn how our Speech-Language Pathology, Corporate Speech Communication and Consultation telepractice services may benefit you or your family.
YaYa and YoYo were in the blueberry fields on opening day 2019 at GMF.
Since many families have a favorite brownie recipe or mix, use what you prefer or try a new recipe. Then, add 1 cup of fresh berries and fold them gently into your batter.
YES, YaYa also added 1/2 cup of chocolate chips!
You can use one berry or any combination that works for your family. If you choose strawberries or blackberries, you may want to slice or quarter them.
We suggest that you allow your little ones choose the type of berries and the topping.
Today, YaYa sprinkled the top of the batter with sliced almonds before baking. But, you can stir nuts into the batter or omit nuts if that is not your “thing”.
NOTE:These family activity posts are meant to show that daily activities are beneficial to the development of SLP and related skills. However, the posts are not intended to replace SLP or other professional services.
NOTE:These family activity posts are meant to show that daily activities are beneficial to the development of SLP and related skills. However, the posts are not intended to replace SLP or other professional services.
Our children have the opportunity to expand their communication skills (speech, language, literacy, learning, and social skills) daily through their interactions with peers and adults in their lives.
With or without a specific Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) challenge or need, our children can benefit from their every day interactions.
While offering a parent ideas for a home program, the parent asked a then very new Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), “Do you have children? Do you have a secret for fitting these extra assignments into our daily schedule?
It was that moment, that the new SLP realized the best avenue for helping parents was to learn more about EACH family’s routines. To brain-storm with the parent/s and customize the home program. By sharing activities that fit into EACH family’s daily living schedule, families were more more likely to be successful.
Now, 40 years later, Ms. Grayson proudly continues this practice by showing parents how to tweak their interactions and enhance their child’s skills, infants through young adults.
Clearly, no parent or family needs another assignment or homework, but each of us can learn to be a more effective and efficient communicator no matter one’s age!
Now, we invite you to join our celebration with 25+ Fabulous Family Fun activities!
Each activity naturally encourages aspects of speech, language, literacy, learning, communication and social skill development!
Show & Tell
Our Show & Tell program for children and parents allows families to enjoy learning natural gestures, sign language, play skills and social interaction!
Share Your Favorite…
Do you have a favorite family activity? Please send us suggestions, and we will share with other families!
NOTE:These family activity posts are meant to show that daily activities are beneficial to the development of SLP and related skills. However, the posts are not intended to replace SLP or other professional services.
NOTE: These family activity posts are meant to show that daily activities are beneficial to the development of SLP and related skills. However, the posts are not intended to replace SLP or other professional services.
When a box arrives on a Saturday afternoon and your husband suggests you open it, well you open it!
A new beautiful pie plate inside with a sweet note, “A treat for YaYa’s Kitchen!”
It is true, life is timing as YoYo just picked tomatoes at a local farm and also came home with fresh Georgia peaches. Our fridge and freezer are also filled with hand-picked with local organic blueberries the two weekends prior.
