Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a speech-language pathologist?
A clinician that diagnoses and provides treatment for children and adults with a variety of speech-language, cognitive, voice and feeding/swallowing problems.
2. What are the signs of a communication disorder?
Signs of communication disorders include, but are not limited to:
- Lack of interest in talking
- Feeding problems
- Limited eye contact
- Easily distractsable
- Oral motor problems such as excessive drooling
- Trouble with solid foods
- Limited vocabulary
- Children pointing and grunting rather than using words
- Speech that is difficult to understand
3. What is autism?
According to the Autism Society of America,"autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. Autism is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is a "spectrum disorder" that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees."
4. What are signs of autism? 5. Will my insurance pay for speech therapy?
Some major insurance carriers will pay for speech therapy. You may contact our office to determine if speech therapy is covered by your insurance comapny.
6. How do I make a referral?
To make a referral for a speech-language and or swallowing evaluation please call First Choice Speech Therapy at
Some major insurance carriers will pay for speech therapy. You may contact our office to determine if speech therapy is covered by your insurance company.
First Choice Speech Therapy
190 West South St.
Hernando, MS 38632
Office (662) 298-0066 Fax (662) 298-0067
Email: robinsont@firstchoicespeech.com
