What is Teletherapy?
Teletherapy is the use of technology (the internet) to provide health care services remotely. Teletherapy is also known as telehealth, telespeech, telecare, telemedicine or telepractice.
Sometimes, people cannot access the stuttering services they need because of where they live or busy schedules. To help connect you with high-quality professional supports, VST offers secure and private online evaluations and treatment in real time using telepractice. You can attend sessions from the comfort of your home -- making it simple to connect with your therapist at VST!
Sometimes, people cannot access the stuttering services they need because of where they live or busy schedules. To help connect you with high-quality professional supports, VST offers secure and private online evaluations and treatment in real time using telepractice. You can attend sessions from the comfort of your home -- making it simple to connect with your therapist at VST!
To attend a session, all you will need is:
Link to VST Video via Animoto
* high speed internet access (at least 3 Mbps)
* a private location in your home
* any webcam with a built-in microphone
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* Convenience-- no travel time!
* Efficiency (less time away from work/school) * Easy access to a professional who lives far away * Learning in a familiar home environment * Easier transfer of speech techniques into daily life |
* Technology "glitches"
- Inconsistent video or audio connection (freezing or stopping) - Unclear picture or "fuzzy" audio * Missing the face-to-face in-person interaction * Electronic tampering (rare) |
How are risks reduced? Security safeguards will be used to protect your confidentiality and to ensure privacy (including using a HIPAA-compliant internet platform and encrypted communication).
How does the effectiveness of telepractice compare to in-person sessions?
Studies indicate that telepractice is an effective way to support therapy with people who stutter:
* Review of Telehealth Stuttering Management (Lowe, O'Brian & Onslow, 2014)
* ASHA's practice portal discussing Key Issues about Telepractice (including insurance)
* Systematic review of Telehealth in speech-language pathology
* Lidcombe Program Webcam Treatment for Early Stuttering: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Contact VST if you have any questions. Looking forward to hearing from you!
* Review of Telehealth Stuttering Management (Lowe, O'Brian & Onslow, 2014)
* ASHA's practice portal discussing Key Issues about Telepractice (including insurance)
* Systematic review of Telehealth in speech-language pathology
* Lidcombe Program Webcam Treatment for Early Stuttering: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Contact VST if you have any questions. Looking forward to hearing from you!
