Frequently Asked Questions

It is the philosophy of Speech and Language with Jane that the highest quality of services and confidentiality be maintained, despite current trends in managed care to place restrictions on reimbursement for speech-language therapy services. Therefore, I do not bill insurance companies directly nor do I act as a participating provider for any insurance plans. There is no guarantee your insurance company will reimburse any or all expenses for direct services. Knowing your out-of-network insurance benefits is the client's responsibility. You will be provided a statement of services suitable for submission to your insurance company should you choose to request reimbursement. Please contact your insurance company with any questions you may have regarding your coverage. As we do not bill any insurance for you or receive any reimbursement from any insurance company, payment in full is due at the end of each month.

To qualify for services through the public school system, children often have to demonstrate a significant delay in one or more areas of development or academically related skills. I often work with children who are experiencing mild or moderate delays or disorders who still benefit from speech and language therapy even if they do not qualify for an IEP. I also work with children who receive speech-language therapy in school, but who may benefit from additional support.

I always welcome the opportunity to collaborate with other professionals, including school-based therapists, classroom teachers, tutors, etc. on your child's team. During the evaluation process, if seen as beneficial, I will perform an in-school observation to understand your child's functioning in the academic environment.

I do not require parents to be present during our therapy sessions; however, when new skills are being taught, I will review strategies with the caregiver who is present in order to provide home practice recommendations to help with the carry-over of skills. Parents are always welcome to join our sessions, as your understanding of what we do in therapy will be beneficial to your child.

I am not a NYC DOE provider, however I am always happy to consult and collaborate with your child's teachers and school therapists.