Therapy Services

Speech and Language Therapy - Jocelyn Geib, MA, CCC/SLP, Tonya Freeman, MA, CCC/SLP, Jill Jackson, MA, CCC/SLP and Julie Strmen, MA, CCC/SLP

Jocelyn Geib leads the KidsLink speech therapy treatment team. Our speech therapists have expertise in treating children with a variety of communication and language disorders using a behavioral model. They have specialized training in treating expressive and receptive language delays, apraxia, difficulty with oral-motor function, articulation disorders and pragmatic language/social communication disorders. They also have experience in developing augmentative communication strategies. Ongoing individual speech therapy slots are available.

Speech / language assessment
Individual speech therapy
Social skill / communication groups (age ranges 3-5, 6-7 and 8-10 years old)
Home-based speech services
Occupational Therapy Sensory Motor Group

Occupational Therapy - Kelle DeBoth, MOT, OTR/L, Sue Mannarino, MOT, OTR/L, Sue Tribuzi, MOT, OTR/L

Our OT staff provides a full range of individualized occupational therapy treatment options. She uses behavioral principles while working on functional independence, play skills, and motor skills. She is one of several providers in the northeast Ohio region that is certified to perform complete SIPT testing to evaluate sensory integration dysfunction.

OT assessment - fine motor, visual-motor, daily living and play skills; sensory functioning
SIPT (sensory integration) testing
Individual occupational therapy

Speech Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is augmentative communication and when is it used?

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is the application of assistive technology through visual language systems to create and/or enhance existing communication modalities in individuals with disabilities. Quite simply AAC means any methods of communicating that can supplement the ordinary methods of speech and language when verbal language is impaired. Alternative methods of communication can include gestures, facial expressions, writing, sign language, pictures, picture icons/symbols, communication boards well as electronic devices that range from high to low technology.

It is only in the recent 10 years that AAC has been implemented and made available to individuals with autism. The course of research in the areas of autism, language stimulation and special education have brought focus on the viability of AAC use in natural environments for individuals with autism. Research to date emphasizes that AAC can enhance rather than inhibit verbal language production when paired with therapy that focuses on stimulating verbal language paired with AAC. In addition, research in education, behavioral psychology, neurology and physiology compel language intervention to begin as soon as possible to insure the best possible outcomes.

2. What is apraxia?

The term motor speech disorders is used to qualify a collection of communication disorder involving the retrieval and activation of motor plans for speech and the execution of movements for speech production. Apraxia is one of the primary categories within motor speech disorders. Apraxia of speech is a problem with the ability to plan movement. Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a neurological pediatric speech sound disorder in the precision and consistency of movements underlying speech are impaired in the absence of neuromuscular deficits. The core impairment in planning and programming movement sequences used in speech results in errors in speech sound production.

The complex features associated with CAS places a child at increased risk for early problems in speech, expressive language, and phonological difficulties for literacy, and may warrant the need for AAC.

Our Therapy Services Fees

KidsLink Neurobehavioral Center clinicians are approved out-of-network medical service providers with most major insurance companies. We work with families to advocate for appropriate reimbursement for our out-of-network services, per your insurance plan. Full payment for services will be due at the time of your appointment. At the appointment, you will be provided with a reimbursement form that you may then submit to your insurance provider. Please check with your insurance company for details regarding percent reimbursement for out-of-network services for your particular plan. We can provide treatment codes prior to your appointment, if requested by your insurance company.

Speech and Language Therapy Services - Jocelyn Geib, MA, CCC/SLP, Tonya Freeman, MA, CCC/SLP, Jill Jackson, MA, CCC/SLP and Julie Strmen, MA, CCC/SLP
- Initial Assessment (typically 2 hours) - $165/hour, $205 minimum
- Ongoing Treatment - $115/hour
- Group Treatment
  - $60/hour (3 or more participants)
  - $75/hour (2 participants)
- Home-Based Ongoing Treatment - $115/hour + travel fee
- School-based Consultation - $165/hour + travel fee
Occupational Therapy services - Kelly DeBoth, MOT, OTR/L
- Initial Assessment - $330/2 hours (plus $165/hour additional, if needed)
- Ongoing treatment - $115/hour
- SIPT Testing (OT) - $750