Pediatric Speech & Language Teletherapy
in Michigan
Why Teletherapy for Pediatric Speech & Language Therapy?
Quality speech and language therapy should be accessible to every child, no matter where they are. That’s why Gigi’s Kids Speech & Language Therapy offers expert teletherapy services for children in Michigan.
We use technology to bring personalized speech and language support directly to families in the comfort of their own homes. If time, travel, or convenience are factors in your decision to start speech or language therapy for your child, teletherapy may be the perfect solution for your family!
Is Teletherapy Different from In-Person Therapy?
Teletherapy provides the same high-quality speech and language therapy as in-person sessions, just in a different location (your home). We use teletherapy to ensure children receive the support they need to develop strong communication skills. Through interactive and engaging virtual sessions, our therapists help children improve their speech and language abilities in a fun and effective way.
At Gigi’s Kids, we use a secure, HIPAA-compliant Zoom platform to conduct teletherapy sessions. Families can connect with our expert therapists from the comfort of your home, which makes therapy more convenient while still maintaining the same level of individualized attention and progress.
Who Can Benefit from Pediatric Teletherapy?
Pediatric teletherapy is an excellent option for many families. Your child may benefit from teletherapy if:
- You have a busy schedule and need a more flexible therapy option
- You live far from a qualified speech-language pathologist
- Your child is more comfortable in a familiar environment
- You want to supplement in-person therapy with additional virtual sessions
- You need a convenient way to stay involved in your child’s therapy sessions
Our Approach to Teletherapy
At Gigi’s Kids, our teletherapy sessions follow the same play-based, child-led approach as our in-person services. We design each session around your child’s interests and engagement level to keep learning fun and meaningful.
Parent participation is essential in teletherapy, as our therapists coach caregivers on effective strategies to help children build speech and language skills in everyday routines.
What Our Families Are Saying
Meet Nolan
“When we switched to telehealth after being in person 5 days a week, I was a little worried that Nolan would not be able to stay engaged for 30 minutes on a screen doing therapy. After just the first few sessions with Maddie and Sarah, I was shocked. Not only did Nolan stay engaged, but he was laughing and playing with them and didn’t want it to end. He didn’t seem to be impacted that it was virtual and not in person. They made up cute little ways to do high fives and even one that they do with the elbow called the “chicken wing” that they do instead of high fives that literally cracks Nolan up.
Each day, he will ask when he gets to call Sarah or Maddie again. He looks forward to playing with them each day. They incorporate their toys that they know Nolan loves and some of Nolan’s toys that he brings to each session as well. He can’t wait to show them each day the different toys.
Recently, Sarah asked me to take pictures of a couple of short books Nolan is learning to read in Kindergarten and send them over to her. Later that afternoon, during Nolan’s session, she pulled them up. Sarah was able to help him sound out the words together on the screen while reading along with him. Sarah and Maddie always have such unique ways to make it so much fun. They are always so happy to see him and ask about what he has been doing or what he was doing in school earlier in the day. They seem to be having as much fun with him, as he does with them. I don’t know where Nolan would be without the hard, evolving, consistent hard work of Maddie and Sarah.” –Nolan’s mom
Meet Julian
“Julian has been seeing Marci since age 3. She met him where he was, and helped him to keep growing. When problems come up (as they do), she helps us work through them.
It has been amazing to watch him progress. He works hard, but the reward is worth it. Marci knows how to make Speech fun, which makes a big difference. Even the virtual platform is no big deal.
Marci has really been a game-changer for us. Julian saw a few other SLPs before, but nobody matches her skill level, creativity, or dedication to my child. I can honestly say that Marci has been an indispensable guide on our journey. I can’t imagine our lives without her!” –Julian’s mom
My son’s progress in a matter of weeks has been nothing short of incredible
“I was skeptical about whether virtual sessions would be as effective, and whether she would be able to capture his attention on a screen as she could in person. Just as she did in person, Amanda meets the students at their level and engages them. She finds new and fun games to play virtually every session, and my son’s progress in a matter of weeks has been nothing short of incredible.
Prior to beginning our virtual sessions, Amanda told me that this kind of learning works best with parent involvement. I sit with my son during the sessions to make sure he is following through with the sounds, techniques, and facial gestures she is looking for. In between sessions, Amanda provides homework and all of the support needed for the parent. I find that my son is enthused to practice because he really looks forward to his sessions with Amanda and whichever new games he will be playing!
Amanda is also genuinely kind, has a great sense of humor and a fun personality for kids to work with, and is full of praise for her students. I appreciate how well she communicates with parents and her candor in letting parents know when the student has achieved the particular goal in mind. Whether in person or virtually, I would wholeheartedly recommend Amanda’s speech therapy services to any parent!” –Ilana
Meet Reuben
“Amanda has watched my kids grow and has grown with them. She focuses on their interests. Easily pivots to find activities that capture my kids’ attention. She helps keep us accountable with things to work on at home. We feel very lucky to work with Ms. Amanda and look forward to being in person with her again.” –Reuben’s mom
Meet Judah
“I was skeptical about whether virtual sessions would be as effective, and whether she would be able to capture his attention on a screen as she could in person. Just as she did in person, Amanda meets the students at their level and engages them. She finds new and fun games to play virtually every session, and my son’s progress in a matter of weeks has been nothing short of incredible.
Prior to beginning our virtual sessions, Amanda told me that this kind of learning works best with parent involvement. I sit with my son during the sessions to make sure he is following through with the sounds, techniques, and facial gestures she is looking for. In between sessions, Amanda provides homework and all of the support needed for the parent. I find that my son is enthused to practice because he really looks forward to his sessions with Amanda and whichever new games he will be playing!
Amanda is also genuinely kind, has a great sense of humor and a fun personality for kids to work with, and is full of praise for her students. I appreciate how well she communicates with parents and her candor in letting parents know when the student has achieved the particular goal in mind. Whether in person or virtually, I would wholeheartedly recommend Amanda’s speech therapy services to any parent!” –Judah’s mom
Get Started with Teletherapy at Gigi’s Kids
Give your child the speech and language support they need with the convenience of teletherapy. Call our team at (248) 735-8080 to schedule your child’s evaluation today and explore how teletherapy can support your family.