5 Reasons Why Teletherapy may be an Option for You!

Now, I bet you are wondering “What is Teletherapy exactly?”. Well, teletherapy is a method that allows allied health professionals to provide therapy through the web with the use of a computer with a laptop and/or video conferencing technologies.

There has been some new insights into the idea that telepractice (AKA “teletherapy” or “Telespeech”) can be just as effective as traditional face-to-face therapy! The ATS team has put together 5 reasons why online therapy may be an option for you and your family:

It’s Extremely Flexible

In today’s busy world, it is often discouraging having to drive to yet another appointment on top of other activities and planned events for your child or yourself. Through the use of teletherapy, this allows therapists to come to you, and sessions can be arranged around your schedule. By meeting with your therapist over the computer, this eliminates any travel concerns and allows you to have more flexibility in when you would like to schedule your 1:1 therapy sessions. Clients also enjoy the added benefit of completing sessions from the comfort of their own homes- we have found that this allows clients to get more engaged in the session as they are more comfortable with the setting.

It’s Technologically Savvy

Let’s face it- digital therapy is becoming more and more relevant in today’s technologically driven society. Online therapy brings therapy materials to a whole new level through dynamic and visually stimulating activities. With teletherapy, our team is able to utilize different materials and engage participants in different ways.

It’s Cost Effective

One of the many advantages to receiving online therapy is that it eliminates potential travel costs that would otherwise be required to have a therapist visit your home. Using teletherapy will save the client’s time as well as they will not have to spend time travelling to their local speech therapist!

It Allows for Service Delivery to Remote Areas

Without the use of telepractice, it would be extremely difficult to provide therapy to remote areas based on travel costs alone. Through the use of online therapy, clinicians, have the opportunity to deliver therapy to remote areas that would otherwise not receive service. By scheduling regular online meetings, therapists have the ability to provide consistent and high quality therapy to meet the unique needs of their clients.

It’s Fun and Intuitive

Although online therapy is often seen as a foreign concept when compared to traditional face-to-face therapy, the learning curve for clients is minimal as the therapist is responsible for controlling the session. Digital therapy is extremely intuitive and truly provides clients with a fun and unique way to learn!

Overall we have found that teletherapy is an effective, convenient, and cost-effective way to receive speech therapy. Anderson Therapy Services uses leading edge technology to ensure teletherapy sessions have the best possible outcome.

Learn More About Receiving Online Speech & Language Therapy

If you are interested in learning more about our telepractice services, please contact us to speak with one of our allied health professionals today. Our team at Anderson Therapy Services has provided online assessments and intervention to clients across Canada for over a decade. We specialize in serving remote communities, including First Nation communities across Canada. Contact us today if you would like to learn more or to arrange an assessment.