FAQ

FAQ -Frequently Asked Questions About Speech & Language Therapy

At Multi Speech Care we understand that you may have questions about speech language therapy and what we can offer you or your loved one. Below are some frequently asked questions that may help address some of your concerns.

General questions

Speech language therapy is a treatment that helps individuals of all ages with communication and swallowing disorders. This therapy can address a range of issues including speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive-communication, and swallowing. More and more scientific research is taking place into the effects of speech therapy. Speech therapy is specialised (health) care or paramedical care. This care is also provided in education.
We offer a range of services including evaluation and treatment for speech and language disorders, voice disorders, stuttering, cognitive-communication disorders, and swallowing disorders. We also offer accent modification therapy for individuals who want to improve their communication skills in a second language.
Anyone who has difficulty communicating or swallowing may benefit from speech language therapy. This includes children with developmental delays, adults with stroke or traumatic brain injury, individuals with Parkinson’s disease, and those with voice disorders or stuttering.

The length of speech language therapy varies depending on the individual and the severity of their communication or swallowing disorder. Typically, therapy sessions last 20-30 minutes and may occur once, twice or thrice a week. The overall duration of therapy may last several weeks or several months.

To schedule an appointment, please contact us at +4915751300909 or email us at info@multispeechcare.nl or schedule an appoitment via the link: https://secure.inepd.nl/webclient/91317/client.php

We will be happy to answer any questions you may have and schedule your first appointment.

Speech therapy is reimbursed from the basic package for children under 18 years of age (dutch insurance). If you are older than 18, speech therapy is first deducted from your deductible. If the deductible is exhausted, speech therapy is reimbursed in full.

The bill is submitted directly to the insurer.

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Yes, we offer teletherapy sessions for individuals who are unable to attend in-person therapy sessions.

If you have any further questions or concerns about speech language therapy, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you or your loved one improve communication and swallowing skills

Speech therapy

Multiple studies have shown that speech therapy is an effective way to help children and adults develop their communication skills.
One study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22026565/#:~:text=Conclusions%3A%20An%20average%20of%206,speech%20and%2For%20language%20impairmentSource of over 700 children with speech or language difficulties shows that speech therapy had a significant positive effect.
Another study (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30900098/) analysed the effects of speech therapy on adults who had suffered a stroke and developed aphasia. The data indicates that speech therapy is effective in treating these communication problems.
The research also points to its efficacy in the early phase after a stroke, typically the first 6 months, and shows that intensive treatments have a greater effect.
Another https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5116837/ also suggests that speech therapy can be effective in treating people with aphasia. This study shows that 16 sessions of speech therapy across eight successive weeks helped improve communication skills.

Speech problems in children can have far-reaching consequences. Besides a slight lisp or unusual pronunciation of words, a speech disorder can also cause problems with their self-esteem. It can also indicate deeper problems such as a learning disability or problems with hearing.Because they cannot communicate as well as their age mates, a speech disorder in a child can cause them to have difficulty making friends. This can limit their social growth.Children with learning disabilities or dyslexia also face greater challenges in life. Children with untreated learning disabilities are also more likely to be unemployed when they grow up.

But there is hope. Speech therapy can help your child cope with their learning disability or language problems. He or she can still stdueir to find a good job and build a good life – a speech therapist can help with this.For comparison: In the general population, 20% of people have a learning disability.For comparison: In the general population, 20% of people are affected with a learning disability.

Children with untreated learning disabilities are also more likely to be unemployed when they grow up. But there is hope. Speech therapy can help your child cope with his or her learning disability or language problems. He or she can still go to college, find a good job and build a good life – a speech therapist can help.

Gps do not always have the necessary training and the knowledge to recognise when a child needs the services of a speech therapist. They often take a “wait and see” approach. If you have a problem with your child, many GPs will give you a referral to a speech therapist if you insist.

The duration of the treatment period varies. The speech therapist can give an indication of the duration of treatment after an examination; she will also indicate this in the treatment plan drawn up. The length of treatment depends on the type and severity of the problem. It also depends on the motivation and age of the client
For home treatment we need an indication from a doctor. If there is such an indication, we can come to your home.
Yes, this is possible.

A language development disorder(TOS in Dutch) is a neurocognitive developmental disorder. It means that language is not processed as well in the brain. A child with TOS has great difficulty speaking or understanding language. As a result, language and speech development occurs differently than in peers.

Children with TOS (https://www.kentalis.nl/herken-tos)

CHARACTERISTICS:

  • The child knows few words.
  • The child has difficulty coming up with a word.
  • The child cannot be understood well.
  • The child gets angry when he or she is not understood or does not understand others.
  • The child makes short sentences or many mistakes when making sentences.
  • The child does not seem to be listening.
  • The child does not talk (yet) or talks little.