Frequently asked questions

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Although there are standardized developmental milestones, every child will acquire skills at a different pace. Look at our Communication Norms Page. If you are concerned about your child's language development, schedule a free phone or Zoom consultation with MidCoast SLP.

Yes, additional private therapy can be beneficial to children under 3 years of age, as this is a critical stage for language development. It is important to check with your specific insurance company regarding coverage of both Early Intervention and private speech therapy services simultaneously.

Yes. MidCoast SLP strongly prefers to conduct in-house evaluations for all first-time clients. If the client comes with a recently-conducted evaluation (within the past 6 months), this may be considered in place of the initial evaluation.

Yes! We always encourage caregiver participation. That said, some children show stronger participation when they attend alone. This is individualized and will be a choice that is made between you, your child, and the therapist as a team.

The clinician will interact and ‘play’ with your child, and although it may look like simple games, we are actively observing and making assessments to treat specific language and/or speech targets identified in their individualized plan of care.

Services are provided in a private office located at 18 Pleasant Street, Suite 307, Brunswick, Maine, 04011. There is parking next to and behind the building.