May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!

Learn how early intervention can help your child. TLC is offering free speech-language screenings May 19-30 for children ages 3-12 (by appointment only) and free
open forums for parents to ask questions on May 13. Reserve your spot today!
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The Outpatient Speech-Language Services Department provides evaluation and therapeutic services to individuals who are experiencing language-based disorders, speech-sound production disorders, voice disorders, fluency disorders, and/or social-communication problems.

301.424.5200 x144 (phone)
301.424.8063 (fax)
Email

• Screenings
• Comprehensive evaluations
• Individual and group therapy sessions
• Computer-assisted diagnostic and therapy tools, such as Fast ForWord™
• Therapeutic summer camp
• Social skills group
• Flexible therapy hours (including evenings and weekends)
• Workshops for parents and professionals
• Interdisciplinary treatment program

The department is headed by Dr. Emily Kinsler.  All of our speech-language pathologists hold Masters degrees, are certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and are licensed by the State of Maryland.

Emily Kinsler, CCC-SLP.D., Director
Shawna Page, M.A., CCC-SLP
Stacey Thompson, M.A., CCC-SLP
Lindsey McLaughlin, M.A., CCC-SLP

Kristen Murphy, M.A., CCC-CF

Virginia Taylor, CCC/Ph.D.

Please contact us at 301.424.5200, ext. 144 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Q: What is the difference between a screening and an evaluation?

A: A screening is a brief (less than 25 minutes) assessment of your child’s general developmental language levels. The purpose of a screening is to determine if your child should be further evaluated or whether they demonstrate age appropriate skills.  An evaluation is an in-depth assessment of your child’s speech and language skills. At the end of that assessment, a complete written report along with recommendations is provided.

Q: Is speech therapy covered by insurance?

A: Every insurance plan is different. Before making an appointment, it is always a good idea to contact your insurance carrier to determine if your plan covers speech-language evaluation and therapy and if there are any qualifying conditions to receiving services.

Q: How soon will my child complete therapy?

A: All children and families come to therapy with their own strengths, needs, motivations, and support systems. The rate at which a child moves through therapy is dependant upon all of these variables, and cannot be predetermined. Some children come to therapy for a very specific problem, and are discharged in a short time, while others have more long-term needs.  These children may have goals that are updated and changed as improvements are noted in various areas.