When looking for a speech therapist in Massachusetts, it’s important to make sure that you ask the right questions to determine if the specialist is the right fit for your child and family.
It is best to research a speech therapist or a speech and language pathologist (SLP) that has:
- monitored and treated children the same age as yours;
- experience in dealing with child brain injuries;
- experience with special education; and
- worked in a school setting.
Speech therapy can be expensive, but you may be entitled to compensation that would pay for these and other costs associated with your child’s brain injury. You should speak to a Massachusetts child injury lawyer as soon as possible to get a better idea of your legal options.
Communication Challenges After a Child Brain Injury
A child will have the most difficulty communicating when they resume their regular routine at home and school after. A speech therapist will help you understand your child’s limitations with communication skills.
Speech therapy can help your family, friends and peers learn to communicate correctly with your child and show love and compassion instead of frustration and impatience.
If your child is unable to communicate correctly, there are 3 points that a speech therapist will help you address, including:
- your child’s inability to adequately communicate;
- the environment’s effect on your child (if it’s too noisy, stimulating, etc.); and
- other people’s manners and communication styles.
A speech therapist can teach your family, friends and peers to communicate more clearly and simply with the child by considering certain questions.
Some common questions to ask yourself include:
- Did my child understand what was said?
- Was I clear and concise in my explanation?
- Was my humor not understood?
- Should I use pictures or write out the steps?
- Am I too loud when talking or using too many gestures or pauses?
- Can anyone else assist in helping my child to communicate?
Before you get too consumed with speech therapy and other forms of rehabilitation after your child’s severe brain injury, consult with a Massachusetts child injury lawyer who can help make sure you meet necessary deadlines to file your child injury claim.
When your child has cognition and communication problems, speech therapy can help. A serious head or brain injury may require lifelong care and financial support. Accepting a settlement offer without the guidance of a skilled Massachusetts child injury lawyer can leave you and your child ill prepared for the road ahead. Your child deserves a legal team who is experienced in handling child brain injury cases in Massachusetts and one who can ensure that he or she will receive fair compensation for his or her brain injury.
So, before you sign any insurance claim forms, give a recorded statement to the insurance adjuster, or agree to a settlement offer, schedule your FREE case evaluation today by calling 800-930-8145. You can also learn more about how to best handle your child’s injury by ordering a FREE copy of our child injury book.
