How important is attendance? Extremely important!
If your child is receiving speech therapy, attending sessions is crucial. Poor attendance affects therapy time and results. SLPs recommend frequency, length, and duration in their plan of care for your child’s benefit. For example, if therapy is recommended twice a week for 45 minutes, that’s only 90 minutes per week. Remember, practice makes better!
We understand unexpected events occur, and you may need to cancel. Familiarize yourself with your provider’s attendance policy. Here are some tips if you need to cancel or reschedule:
Each office has different policies, and insurance providers may have their own attendance policies. Understanding these policies and the importance of attendance will benefit the patient.
For services from a licensed speech-language pathologist, consult a physician or use resources like ASHA ProFind. Visit www.imtherapy.org for more information.
