Frequently Asked Questions
What is speech and language therapy?
Speech is how we say sounds and words. We use our mouth, lips, and tongue to make different speech sounds. For example, we need to be able to say the “b” sound to say “bat” instead of “mat” or "pat".
​Language is how we use words and share ideas with others. Language allows us to ask and answer questions, put sentences together, and define what other words mean. We need language to help communicate our wants and needs.
How do I know if my child needs an evaluation?
A comprehensive evaluation may be needed if your child is not yet meeting speech and language developmental milestones. Another possibility is if there is a family history of speech and language disorders. A child may also have a speech and language disorder due to another present condition (i.e. Down Syndrome, Autism). If you have concerns about milestones being met, we suggest looking at our speech and language milestones outlined
How long and how often will my child need speech therapy?
The length of therapy cannot be predicted because the rate of improvement is different for every child. Progress can be evaluated within 3-6 month intervals. Frequency and duration of therapy depends on the speech-language needs of the child and the child’s tolerance of services. This is usually determined during the evaluation process. Sessions are typically 30 minutes, screenings are 10-15 minutes, and evaluations are typically 1-2 hours with a lengthy evaluation report provided.
Do you take insurance?
No. At this time, Bright Sprouts is private-pay only and does not accept or work with any insurance plans. However, a superbill is available upon request and may help you secure reimbursement from your insurance provider for out-of-network costs (depending on your plan). Provision of a superbill does not guarantee reimbursement from your insurance provider
Where do sessions take place?
Bright sprouts is currently located in Lakeshore East, Illinois within the Chicagoland area. Session may take place via zoom, at the child's home when a parent is present, at the children's park located in Lakeshore East, or in a child's play area located in various building with a parent present.
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