Services

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

• Evaluations & Parent Education (This service includes the on-site evaluation and parent education,  as well as an initial Video Language Analysis and file review)
  
• Language Analysis and Monitoring via Video & Record Review (for families who have been seen through Late-Talkers Consulting)
  
• In-Residence Training: Language Intervention Training for Parents
  
• Distance Conferencing & Collaboration for Educational & Support Planning

1.  EVALUATIONS & PARENT EDUCATION (To include video analysis)
On the morning of your visit the very first attention is given to your child. You will not be separated from your child and we put the highest value on your input. Each child has a different temperament, interaction style, and window of productive time. We take all this into consideration and put our attention here first. There are varying levels of child participation within the evaluation setting. Please be assured it is not necessary that your child perform "on command". Having the videotape from home prior to your visit is valuable assist. Observation and analysis from the videotape adds information and will help us tailor the session for your child.

Next timw is spent in conversation with you. We will also review any additional information you may have brought with you.  After our discussion and a review of the morning's evaluative work a differential diagnosis, prognosis, and recommendations will be presented. After that the remainder of the morning is spent in parent education, answering your questions and addressing how to support your child's language progress. Techniques are described and modeled. Educational considerations for your child's particular profile are also discussed. And, time is allotted to be sure you have the opportunity to ask all the questions you may have.  “Do you have any additional questions?” is the last inquiry you will hear on your visit, followed by instruction on how to contact the clinic if you have questions that arise after you have left. You can expect the appointment to last approximately 2½ to 3 hours.

What is done prior to the Evaluation & Parent Education appointment?

• After having reserved an appointment with Late Talkers Consulting, an email will be sent to you that verify the time and date agreed upon for your appointment.
  
• You must reply to the email to confirm your appointment.  
  
• After your confirmation email is received a "Welcome Packet" packet is sent to you with detailed information (maps, what to expect, lodging, etc.) and the necessary paper work for your visit to the clinic. These forms can also be downloaded from the Latetalkersconsulting.com website.
  
• A request and instructions for sending a pre-visit video of your child is included in the Welcome Packet. Sending a video recording is the family’s option, and not required. There is no charge for the video language analysis when it accompanies an evaluation/parent education morning.  
   
  

2. LANGUAGE ANALYSIS & MONOTORING VIA VIDEO AND FILE REVIEW
Late-Talker Consulting welcomes the opportunity to analyze and measure your child’s language progress over time. Accurate monitoring of a child’s language is essential to an effective ongoing support program. The Language Analysis & Monitoring is useful for parents, and is a collaborative tool for families and their therapists. This analysis is performed at regular intervals throughout the year via video-analysis and file review. The time intervals are individualized. Analyses generally range from once every 3 months to once every year. The analyses include: a developmental analysis of semantics, grammar, syntax, phonology, pragmatic aspects, and social use of language. 

Your child’s spontaneous language progress is charted over time at agreed upon intervals. A longitudinal progress chart for your child will be maintained by Late Talkers consulting. In addition, suggestions are given regarding the next developmentally indicated language targets and/or area of focus. Families are invited to include copies of any current tests results. Current test results can be beneficial but are not required and including current test record is left up to the family's preference.

3.  IN-RESIDENCE TRAINING: LANGUAGE INTERVENTION TRAINING FOR PARENTS
Training in language intervention techniques specific to the child’s profile is provided to families on a daily basis. The lessons are gradual and work through steps of sophistication. The duration of On-Site Training determined individually with each family. Residence referrals for out of town families are provided; however final arrangements for housing are the responsibility of the family.
 
4. DISTANCE CONFERENCING & COLABORATION
Late-Talker Consulting can collaboration with your local support personnel and be available to participate in educational team meetings or other support team meetings. This service is set up via conference call or, when circumstances permit, can be in person. The consultation time and phone contact are arrange cooperatively between the family and our administrative staff. Phone consultations with single individuals are also available and can be set up on an “as needed” basis.

What is the charge for these services?

• The charge for the Evaluation & Parent Education is $700.00, due on the day of service. Late-Talker Consulting accepts credit cards or check.
  
• The charge for the Language Analysis & Monitoring is $225.00 per analysis. A check can accompany the materials or payment can be made via credit card.
  
• The charge for the Distance Conferencing & Collaboration (for educational team meetings) is $125.00. Individual consultations are arranged and billed on a case by case basis.  A billing statement is sent out after the phone consultation. The Business office accepts payment by check or credit card.
  
• On-Site Training charges are dependant on the length and frequency of each family’s arrangement. The weekly fee is $500.00/week; with training being carried out daily.
  

We certainly understand the choices families must make. Funding opportunities and endowments are currently being explored. We do not want the cost to be prohibitive to families. We are presently looking into scholarships and the like, though they are not formally in place at this time.