Frequently asked questions

Here is an infographic with some basic milestone guildelines. If you have concerns about how your child communicates, understands language, or is understood by others, an evaluation may be helpful. If you’re unsure, you can schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our speech-language pathologists.

If you’re ready to schedule an evaluation, contact our administrative team by calling us at 443-216-9233 during regular business hours or email us at admin@playandthrivespeech.comIf you have clinical questions first, you can schedule a complimentary initial phone consultation with an SLP.

A consultation is a brief phone conversation with an SLP to discuss clinical questions and whether an evaluation may be appropriate. An evaluation is a full appointment to assess your child’s communication skills and determine whether therapy is recommended.

Your SLP will use a combination of observation, caregiver input, play-based or informal assessment, and standardized testing when appropriate. We’ll discuss the results and recommendations with you afterward.

Usually, yes. School-based and outpatient therapy often serve different purposes, and we are happy to collaborate with other providers with your permission. Some insurance plans may limit coverage when a child receives the same service from multiple outpatient providers.

Every child is different. We regularly monitor progress and adjust goals, frequency, or discharge recommendations as your child’s needs change.