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Frequently Asked Questions
Services are offered both in person in Brunswick, Maine and virtually via secure, HIPAA-compliant teletherapy.
Initial evaluations are 60 minutes
Follow-up sessions are available in 30, 45, or 60-minute formats Session length is based on individual needs and goals.
Sip Swallow Speech, LLC is an out-of-network provider and all services are private pay.
A superbill is available upon request, which includes the information needed to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. Please check with your provider in advance. All fees are due at the time of service.
Yes, an evaluation is required before starting therapy. This allows us to identify your child’s specific needs and create an individualized plan of care.
We work with individuals across the lifespan, from infants and toddlers to adults. Services are tailored to the needs of each client and may include support with feeding, speech, language, myofunctional concerns, voice, AAC, and cognitive-communication.
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*Please note that these are general suggestions, not to serve as medical advice, and each child is unique with individual recommendations following an evaluation.
Virtual sessions are conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. You'll receive clear instructions ahead of time to prepare, and sessions are delivered with the same high-quality, personalized care as in-person visits.
Myofunctional therapy addresses Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs), conditions involving improper function or tone of the face, mouth, or tongue that can impact breathing, speech, chewing, swallowing, dental development, sleep, and more. Therapy is personalized to help restore balance and improve overall function. For children under 4, this is provided as myo-informed feeding therapy.
Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) impact functions like breathing, chewing, swallowing, speech, sleep, dentition, facial growth, physical, and mental health. We work to establish nasal breathing, improve strength, coordination, and function of the facial and mouth muscles through individualized therapy for better overall health and well being.
Yes! We provide pre- and post-release therapy for tongue- and lip-ties. Pre-therapy prepares the muscles for improved movement, while post-therapy supports healing, prevents reattachment, and helps restore proper function.
Yes! We often work with children who don’t meet school eligibility but would still benefit from support. We provide individualized therapy that targets functional goals and helps your child thrive in everyday settings.
We offer a free 15-minute consultation to help determine if we’re the right fit. You can reach out via phone or email to schedule your call, ask questions, or begin the intake process.
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