Speech Therapy Resources for Families
Helpful information for clients and parents, plus trusted organizations for learning more about speech and communication.
CLIENT AND PARENT RESOURCES
Home Practice Guide
Simple, low-pressure ways for parents and clients to support speech goals between sessions — routines, games, and how to model instead of correct.
Download PDFGetting Ready for Teletherapy
A setup checklist for great virtual sessions: technology, lighting, quiet space, and tips for parents of younger clients.
Download PDFPreparing for Your Evaluation
What to expect from a comprehensive speech and language evaluation, what to gather beforehand, and what happens afterward.
Download PDFSpeech & Language Milestones
Selected ASHA communication milestones from ages 4–5 through fifth grade, with guidance on when to ask questions. Jett Speech Therapy serves ages 5+.
Download PDFTRUSTED ORGANIZATIONS AND LINKS
Reputable organizations with reliable information about speech, language, and stuttering.
RESEARCH REGARDING TELETHERAPY
Telepractice — Practice Portal
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
ASHA's evidence-based overview of telepractice in speech-language pathology, including research findings, service delivery considerations, and standards.
The Efficacy of Telehealth-Delivered Speech and Language Intervention for Primary School-Age Children: A Systematic Review
Wales, Skinner & Hayman (2017) — International Journal of Telerehabilitation
A systematic review finding that telehealth-delivered speech and language intervention for school-age children produced outcomes comparable to in-person services.
A Pilot Study Comparing the Effectiveness of Speech Language Therapy Provided by Telemedicine with Conventional On-Site Therapy
Grogan-Johnson et al. (2010) — Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare
School-age students receiving speech therapy via videoconferencing made progress on their goals comparable to students receiving conventional side-by-side therapy.
Comparing Traditional Service Delivery and Telepractice for Speech Sound Production Using a Functional Outcome Measure
Coufal et al. (2018) — American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
A large comparison of children treated for speech sound disorders found no significant difference in outcomes between telepractice and traditional in-person delivery.
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