Insurance

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Will insurance cover my therapy services?
Several health plans reimburse members for services. The Alfano Center is in-network with Medicaid with United Healthcare, Staywell/Wellcare, Miami Children's, and Children's Medical Services (CMS). All other insurances must be contacted to see if they will reimburse you for your sessions. We require upfront payment for your sessions, and then provide you with a Superbill that contains all the information you need to send to your insurance for reimbursement directly to you. If your insurance does not cover speech and occupational therapy, we offer a sliding scale fee where you may qualify for a discount based on your family income and number of people in the household.

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We accept cash, checks, and credit cards as payment for services. Additionally, a 10% discount is available for sessions that are paid for the month in advance.

Speech Therapy

How do I know if my child needs speech evaluation?
If your child has difficulty communicating and is becoming frustrated; or if you, your child's pediatrician, or your child's teacher has concerns regarding your child's development, an evaluation should be considered.

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Can my accent be reduced? 

Yes, speech therapists can assist in accent reduction.

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Do I need a prescription for therapy?

In most cases, a referral from the physician is needed.

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Should I be worried if my two-year-old isn't talking?

Children at two years of age are typically starting to combine two-word sentences, such as, "more milk" or "no juice." If you feel your child's vocabulary is limited or they are not combining words, an evaluation may be indicated.

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Will it be a problem if my child is learning two languages at the same time?

A child learning two languages (or three or four for that matter) is very fortunate. Being able to communicate is important in every language in his/her environment. Most children do this easily. Research shows that learning more than one language does not "confuse" children. It is a good practice, however, not to speak to your child by mixing two languages at once so as to be a good model for your child.

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Could my child's multiple ear infections affect his speech?

Yes, it is possible that his speech could be affected if he is not hearing speech well due to ear infections.

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Does a learning disability mean that a person has low intelligence?

No, not at all. A learning disability, by definition, means that a person has a significant discrepancy between their abilities in a specific learning area, such as reading or mathematics, and his/her general intelligence. Thus, a person with a learning disability usually has an IQ indicative of an average intelligence or higher and a deficit in such an area. Many individuals with learning disabilities are able to become very successful in their academic endeavors and occupations.