While Teletherapy is meant to be supremely convenient, it is still a method of providing therapy for your child and we take it just as seriously as in-clinic care. We are steadily moving forward with you and your child toward the goals set by your therapist with purpose. You and your child should expect that the sessions at home will be just as challenging and intentional as those in a clinic setting. The following tips will help you be ready logistically to maximize this opportunity.
The team of therapists at Children’s Therapy Solutions are continuously working together to ensure your child is receiving the best possible therapy through the teletherapy platform. In order to see weekly progress and work towards meeting their therapy goals preparedness is fundamental.
- Reliable electronic device with both video and audio capability- smartphone, laptop, or tablet; think about how you want to prop the device up for the clinician to see your child. (Some families have shared pop sockets or leaning the device against a box or cup has worked nicely.)
- Good internet connection- Login to your e-mail account a few minutes before our session, to ensure you have a good internet connection and your e-mail works on your device.
- Clear table/floor space with good lighting- Set up where you and your child can be easily visible to your therapist and vice versa. You will likely be moving the device around some during the session but it’s important to have a spot in the room from which you can work.
- Quiet environment- If siblings need to be around, please let the therapist know so he/she can plan accordingly; if it’s feasible, arranging childcare or activities for siblings in other rooms of the house is preferable but we are happy to be flexible and try to incorporate siblings into the session as needed. Try to explain what is going to take place to everyone around including siblings so they can understand before the session that instead of going to therapy they will video chat with the therapist on the phone, tablet, or computer.
- Caregiver available- there must be a dedicated person/adult present and available to assist throughout the session as needed.
The team of therapists at Children’s Therapy Solutions are continuously working together to ensure your child is receiving the best possible therapy through the teletherapy platform. In order to see weekly progress and work towards meeting their therapy goals preparedness is fundamental.