Does telehealth speech therapy work as well as in person?

For many children, telehealth speech therapy can be effective and is backed by research, though some needs suit in-person sessions. It also widens your options when local waits are long.

Telehealth uses video sessions, often with the parent supporting the child on the day. It works well for a lot of language, stuttering, and school-age goals, and it removes travel, which can mean more consistent attendance.

Some situations, such as certain feeding or young-toddler work, can be better in person, and a clinic will tell you honestly if telehealth is a good fit for your child.

If clinics near you are full, telehealth opens up providers further afield, which can mean a much shorter wait. You can ask any clinic whether it offers telehealth when you enquire.

This page is general information, not clinical advice, and every child is different. For advice about your child, speak with a GP or a speech pathologist.