Wall Therapeutic Solutions
Outpatient Speech & Language
Assessment, direct therapy, and consultation in center-based settings.
Outpatient Therapies
What is Outpatient Speech & Language?
Outpatient speech and language therapy is a type of treatment provided by highly qualified, licensed speech-language pathologists to help individuals with communication, speech, language, voice, cognitive, or swallowing difficulties. Services take place in one of our clinics, with patients returning home after each session.
The Basics
Outpatient Speech & Language
Increase functional communication with targeted support.
Payment Accepted
Medicaid, Commercial Insurance, FAPT (Family Assessment and Planning Team) funding. Private Pay available.
Hours of Support
Appointments are scheduled during weekday business hours. Locations and frequency are set based on the preferences of the individual and their support team, within the availability of the clinician.
Staffing
Services are provided by a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP).
Why Wall for Outpatient Speech & Language?
Supporting everyone to make connections through communication.
Expertise and Care
We offer assessment, direct therapy, and consultation in center-based and in-home settings throughout the Roanoke and New River Valleys. Our licensed clinicians also provide assistive technology assessments and access to AAC devices.
Conditions Treated
This therapy supports individuals with aphasia (language challenges following a stroke), apraxia (difficulty planning speech movements), dysarthria (slurred speech due to muscle weakness), stuttering, voice disorders, and swallowing issues. It can address cognitive-communication challenges like difficulties with memory and attention.
Personalized and Flexible
Sessions are usually scheduled for 30 to 60 minutes one or more times per week and may continue for several weeks or months, depending on individual needs. Therapy is personalized and goal-oriented, focusing on improving everyday communication and independence. Techniques may include speech exercises, language activities, cognitive tasks, and the use of communication devices. Outpatient therapy allows individuals to maintain daily routines while receiving consistent care.
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FAQs
Learn more about Outpatient Speech & Language.
Outpatient speech therapy is a service provided outside of a hospital or residential setting, where individuals receive support for communication, speech, language, and swallowing challenges in a clinic environment.
Children and adults with speech delays, language disorders, articulation challenges, stuttering, voice disorders, cognitive-communication difficulties, or swallowing concerns may benefit.
You can begin by completing the referral form or obtaining a referral from your primary care physician or another healthcare professional. Insurance verification and intake assessments are typically required.
Sessions are tailored to the individual's needs and may include exercises for articulation, language development, social communication, cognitive skills, or swallowing techniques. For children, therapists often use play-based or functional approaches.
Sessions typically last between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the individual's needs and insurance coverage.
Frequency varies based on the treatment plan, but most individuals attend one to three sessions per week.
Many insurance plans, including Medicaid, cover outpatient speech therapy. Coverage depends on the diagnosis, provider credentials, and plan specifics. Verification is completed during intake.
Yes. While most outpatient speech therapy services take place in one of our centers, home-based therapy may be available on a case-by-case basis depending on individual needs and insurance approval. Telehealth options may also be available.
Goals are developed collaboratively by the speech-language pathologist (SLP), the individual, and their caregivers, based on assessment results and functional needs.
Therapists provide regular updates, progress notes, and re-evaluations. Families are encouraged to participate in sessions and maintain open communication with the therapist.
Speech-language pathologists hold a master’s degree in speech-language pathology, are licensed in their state, and often hold certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).