Telehealth
About Telehealth
Telehealth has been around for over 40 years! Given modern advancements in telecommunication, it has made it a more efficient means of providing support to patients worldwide.
A variety of professionals in the healthcare industry use telehealth to provide care and education to patients. Some of these individuals include: Therapists (ABA, Speech, OT, Counselors, etc.), Medical Doctors, Dentists and Home Health.Is Telehealth Effective?
Over the last 10+ years there has been a significant amount of research conducted to determine if telehealth services are efficacious. An overwhelming amount shows services delivered via telecommunication are as effective as in-person treatment. Some patients even demonstrate better results via theletherapy than they do in person!
Who Can Benefit?
Individuals of all ages can receive teletherapy. Those with communication, physical, sensory, behavioral, and cognitive challenges can significantly benefit.
Treatment is provided either between therapist and client, or with a support person to aide the patient in treatment. This is extremely beneficial as individuals who need more guidance need it in all aspects of their life. This provides the opportunity for the therapist to provide training and education to the family, guide them in techniques, provide demonstrations and give feedback to the support person so that they can carryover the techniques with the client in everyday life.
How Does It Work?
The patient calendars an evaluation or treatment sessions through our online calendar. We've made it easy for you, so there's no back and forth missing phone calls, waiting on email response, or texting.
It's easy breezy! Just click here and schedule time that works for you!When appointments are scheduled, you can select to receive calendar invites, email and text reminders. You will also receive a link. You don't have to sign up for any service. Don't have to download any app.
At the time of your service, turn on your computer, iPad, or other electronic device and click the link in your message or calendar. Your therapist will do the rest! It's really that easy!
What Do I Need?
To participate in teletherapy services you will need:
1. Electronic Device: Computer, chromebook, iPad, etc.
2. Internet access
3. Microphone: We need to hear you! A mic may be built into your device. If not, we can guide you in where to get one that will work and is inexpensive.
4. Speakers or Headset: You need to hear us! Speakers may be built into your computer and if not we can advise!
5. Webcam: You need to see us and we need to see you! Webcams are often built in features on computers and mobile devices. If you do not have a webcam we can make suggestions!
6. Support Person: Individuals who are unable to access devices, may need redirection, or assistance would benefit from a support person. This person will be guided by the therapist as to how to help!
7. Quiet & Distraction Free Environment: Minimizing distractions supports the patient to direct attention to the therapy session, which will support their success in treatment!
How Do I Sign Up?
We've Made it Easy!
We want this to be a pleasurable experience as well as effective for each of our patients!
Accessing teletherapy is easy. Just click below to schedule an appointment!