What does a consultation include?
During the free 30 minute consultation, Sport +Speech Co. will briefly discuss your concerns + goals, as well as the services to support you.Together we can determine if we are a good team.
When should you seek medical advice?
In general medical advice, should be obtained if you have any medical or health concerns. For concussions, during play, presenting with severe symptoms, call 911 immediately. For concussion symptoms persisting greater than 3-4 weeks, consult a concussion specialist.
Do you take insurance?
Sport + Speech Co. will provide you with a Superbill for insurance reimbursement. Services are currently private pay only and may be reimbursed pending your healthcare plan.
How are services provided?
Services are provided via Telehealth. Options for in person, in the community and on the field of play will be considered per treatment plans.
Do you work with other healthcare providers?
Collaboration between multidisciplinary teams are critical in concussion recovery. Sport + Speech Co. works closely with all members of the medical team.
Multidisciplinary teams may include: Neurologist, Speech-Language Pathologist, Athletic Trainer, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapists, Psychologist, Coach, Parents, etc.
What states are you licensed in?
I am currently licensed in California, Texas and Oklahoma.
What ages do you work with?
Sport + Speech Co. works with athletes of all ages.
What sports do you work with?
I work with all sports! Impact sports are known for possible head injury (e.g. football, hockey, boxing, soccer, roller derby, MMA, etc.) Other sports have potential fall risks including cheer, dance, equestrian. No sport has a 0% chance of concussion.
How long does concussion recovery typically take?
Concussion recovery is dependent on many variables. Most concussions recover within 2-4 weeks, with long term effects extending more than 3 months.
Why work with a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)?
SLPs are best suited to assess and treat cognitive-communication skills that are impacted by a concussion: Attention, Executive Functioning, Problem-solving/Reasoning, Memory, Auditory Comprehension, Expression, Discourse, and Social Communication.