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Frequently
Asked Questions About Enrolling Adults
How do I enroll myself or another adult in your program? The first step is a comprehensive speech and language evaluation. Before this evaluation can be scheduled, you will need to provide some basic information and let us what concerns you have about your speech and language, or the speech and language of the adult your are enrolling. You can request the forms to do this by calling (817) 294-8408, by e-mail or by completing the on-line pre-enrollment form. Regardless of the method you choose, you will need to provide the following information:
- Your name, mailing address and phone number
(If you're not seeking services for yourself, you'll need to provide the above information for the other person) - A brief statement about what concerns you have about your speech and language abilities (or the other person's)
- Where you got Overton’s name
How long will it take to get an evaluation scheduled? Evaluations are generally scheduled within two or three weeks after receiving the completed forms.
How long will the evaluation take? Depending on nature of the problem, the evaluation will take between one and two hours.
What will happen in the evaluation? All areas of speech and language will be assessed during the evaluation. In most cases it will include a hearing screening, a brief structural and functional examination of the speech mechanism, an assessment of articulation (sound production abilities), language testing (basic vocabulary, sentence structure, ability to follow directions, etc.), an evaluation of voice production and rate and fluency (stuttering) assessments. The concerns you listed about speech and language abilities will determine which procedures are used and how much time is spent in each area.
What if the person has already been evaluated? You will still need to complete the required forms. In addition, when your return the required forms, you will need to mail copies of all the previous testing that has been completed. After all of this information has been reviewed, you will be called to discuss options for enrollment.
When will I get the results of the evaluation? You will get a brief statement of the results immediately following the evaluation session. However, no detailed information will be provided at this time because there has not been time to score the tests or listen to the tape made during the evaluation. You will get detailed information on the results about two weeks after the evaluation has been completed. At this time you will be provided with a copy of the evaluation report and all of the findings and recommendations will be discussed. Any questions you have will be answered and, if appropriate, a therapy schedule will be set up at this time.
How much does the evaluation cost? It costs $400.00 and includes the conference that occurs approximately two weeks after the evaluation. This fee is payable at the evaluation session.
What about the cost of treatment? Treatment charges are $110.00 per hour and are payable by the month in advance. The charges are pro-rated by the quarter-hour, so a 30-minute session is $55.00 and a 45-minute session is $82.50.
Will my insurance pay for the evaluation and treatment? Depending on the nature of the problem it might. Information that will assist you in determining if your insurance company covers evaluations and/or treatment for speech and language disorders is included in the packet that is sent out prior to the evaluation. You can also get this information online by clicking here.
Overton provides the forms needed to file an insurance claim; however, Overton Speech & Language Center does not take insurance assignment. This means you will be responsible for filing the claim and will need to keep your account current while waiting for insurance reimbursement. For detailed information on how to file for insurance reimbursement click here.
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If you have questions or need more information you can contact us at:
Overton
Speech & Language Center, Inc.
4763 Barwick Drive, Suite 103
Fort Worth, TX 76132
(817) 294-8408