Provides in-office and teletherapy speech-language/feeding evaluation and treatment
1.
Speech
The term "speech" essentially refers to the way a person sounds when he or she speaks. There are 3 different subcategories of speech: articulation, voice, fluency. Articulation refers to the way an individual produces sounds. Voice is how an individual's voice sounds. Fluency refers to how smoothly an individual speaks, often referred to as "stuttering" in the case of a disorder.
2.
Language
"Language" is the term used to describe words and their meanings. There are 2 different subcategories of language: expressive and receptive. Expressive language refers to the words an individual uses while receptive language refers to comprehension of words.
3.
Feeding/
swallowing
Feeding disorders are typically associated with sensory and/or behavioral causes whereas swallowing disorders are typically associated with functional causes.
4.
Pragmatics
"Pragmatics" refers to social skills, such as conversational turn-taking, speaking with an appropriate volume, or respecting personal space.
About Me
Be the Change Therapy was started in 2020. Rachel graduated from the University of Georgia in 2014 as a “double dawg” with a Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. With more than 5 years experience under her belt, Rachel decided it was time to step out on her own, providing quality in-home, in-daycare, and teletherapy speech-language services. A quote that has always held significant meaning for Rachel is “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” This quote embodies the way Rachel approaches speech therapy, aiming to make a difference in each and every one of her clients’ lives.
Insurances Accepted
We accept health plans from many of the major insurance providers. Don’t see your plan on our coverage list? Call us today and we’ll do our best to accommodate your situation.
In-Network With:
Aetna
Amerigroup
Anthem (Blue Cross Blue Shield of GA)
CareSource
Georgia Medicaid
Humana
Peach State Health Plan
Therapy Process
There are several steps that must be completed prior to beginning speech-language therapy. Once these steps are completed, therapy sessions can begin, ranging anywhere from once a month to twice a week, with each session lasting approximately 30 minutes.
1.
Obtain a
referral from potential
client's Primary Care Physician
(PCP)
2.
3.
Insurance
eligibility and benefits are verified by
Be the Change Therapy
An evaluation is scheduled
4.
5.
Following evaluation,
a report is sent
to the PCP for his/her
signature
After the signed report is returned, a prior authorization (PA) may have to
be obtained from insurance prior to
beginning therapy
FAQs
Q: How do I know if my child needs therapy?
A: Feel free to contact us and we can discuss your concerns and determine whether or not an evaluation is warranted based on developmental milestones.
Q: How much does therapy cost?
A: The cost of therapy can vary greatly depending on the type of insurance. We highly recommend contacting your insurance provider in order to determine your financial responsibility.
Q: Where are you located?
A: We are located in downtown Watkinsville.
Q: What population do you work with?
A: We provide therapy to the birth to 21 population. We accept clients with diagnoses ranging from mild to profound.
Q: Do you provide any other disciplines of therapy?
A: We currently offer only speech-language services; however, contact us and we may be able to recommend a facility that offers PT and/or OT.