Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does my child need speech-language therapy?

Your child may need speech-language therapy if:

  • Your child is not reaching developmental milestones.

  • Your child often appears frustrated when trying to communicate.

  • Your child seems reluctant or hesitant to communicate with others.

  • Other people seem to have difficulty understanding your child.

  • Your child appears lost when given verbal directions or information.

  • Your child has difficulty with social interaction with other children.

  • Your child is having trouble with reading and writing.

2. Does my child need feeding therapy?

Your child may need feeding therapy if:

  • Your child eats a restricted range of foods, usually 20 foods or less.

  • Your child cries or completely refuses to eat when presented with new foods.

  • Your child gags or chokes frequently during meals.

  • Mealtimes last longer than 40 to 60 minutes with signs of difficulty.

  • Your child almost always eats a different meal from the rest of the family.

  • Your child refuses entire categories of food such as vegetables or foods with mixed textures.

3. Where does Two Way Speech provide services?

Janice provides services in Sewickley, PA.  She is also licensed in the States of Pennsylvania, Georgia, Virginia, and Maryland so she is available to provide virtual tele therapy services to any of those states.  

Interested in home based services?  Contact Janice Hay, M.A., CCC-SLP at janicehay@twowayspeech.com to discuss availability.

4. Does Two Way Speech take insurance?

Two Way Speech provides a monthly invoice that has the relevant CPT codes that the client can submit to insurance.  We are considered an Out of Network provider.  Be sure to contact Janice (janicehay@twowayspeech.com) to receive our “Navigating Through Insurance” handout to help you ask the right questions when checking your benefits and talking to your insurance company.

If you have any other questions contact Janice Hay, M.A., CCC-SLP at janicehay@twowayspeech.com.