Anonymous wrote:APS SLP here- many of us also work in private practice too

The school model is just different than the clinical model. It’s not a lower standard but it is less intensive and more focused on accessing the curriculum. If your child’s errors aren’t impacting them academically or socially, you likely won’t qualify. A lot of parents don’t get that.

In other words, it’s a lower standard.

APS SLP here- many of us also work in private practice too

The school model is just different than the clinical model. It’s not a lower standard but it is less intensive and more focused on accessing the curriculum. If your child’s errors aren’t impacting them academically or socially, you likely won’t qualify. A lot of parents don’t get that.

The standard at APS is very high - pronunciation of certain sounds won’t make the cut. It has to do with whether or not the child can “access the curriculum.” My son didn’t qualify even though his speech had been affected by hearing issues. He was hearing and speaking well enough that he didn’t qualify. We did continue private speech therapy from ages 2-5. We had hoped he could get it through the county at preschool and did the evaluations but no dice.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There’s a big difference in quality of services in schools compared to private sessions. If you can afford it, find a clinic that accepts your insurance and go there.

— Physical Therapist

We did private sessions and then APS sessions. I preferred the APS sessions to be honest and they solved my kid's issue.

Sure, Jan.

Anonymous wrote:There’s a big difference in quality of services in schools compared to private sessions. If you can afford it, find a clinic that accepts your insurance and go there.

— Physical Therapist

We did private sessions and then APS sessions. I preferred the APS sessions to be honest and they solved my kid's issue.