According to the CDC, “Masks should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance” (CDC Guidelines). However, speech language pathologists are in a unique position. Our job is based on communication and our clinics are pediatric based. The American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) states, “Although critical to infection control, masks may negatively affect audiology and speech language pathology services”. Below are many reasons…
Read MorePRECAUTIONS WE’VE ALREADY TAKEN Each therapy room and used materials will be wiped down before and after each session. Hand sanitizer will be available in the waiting room. Current contactless payment and intake forms will remain in place to continue reducing your time in the office suite. NEW OFFICE POLICIES (*denotes change from our Phase 1) *For Phase 2: We will have 1-2 therapists working in the office at a time on staggered schedules. We…
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