Whether you are a returning or new patient, you have probably heard about our belief in a collaborative approach to treatments. In order to provide you with the best service possible and get to the heart of the problem, we use this unique approach. Here is how it works:
You get two language-speech pathologists
This approach allows for multiple communication partners, increased accountability, sharing of ideas, and development of more creative and effective treatment plans.
Generalization
One of the most difficult parts of the treatment is taking the skills learned during therapy and applying them in the patients’ day-to-day activities. Practicing with two different therapists can help them learn how to communicate with multiple communication partners and apply newly acquired skills in a different setting.
Therapists’ Weekly Meetings
As part of the behind-the-scenes work, our therapists meet once a week to brainstorm ideas, ask for input and agree on a treatment plan for each of their patients. By creating this interactive dialogue, all our therapists play an active role in the patients’ wellness plan.
SOAP Notes
Besides having a memorable name, our SOAP notes system is a way to to record each patient’s documentation, progress, concerns and session notes in a reliable, systematic way. After each visit, patients get a detailed performance report with narrative text about the session, its specific successes and challenges, and a plan for the next visit. All documentation is checked and updated by our therapists to ensure that each patient’s treatment is on track and working.
Overall, we hold our collaboration approach to treatments at the highest value and often see positive results thanks to it. Feel free to ask us any questions regarding our technique in the comments below or on Facebook – our speech team would be happy to answer.
