1. What age groups do you treat?

We work with children ages 1-21 and adults.

2. How do I know if my child or relative could benefit from speech therapy?

Children can benefit from therapy services if they have any of the following:

• Not talking by 1.5 years old

• Having difficulty producing sounds correctly

• Stuttering

• Not initiating conversations

• Your child has been diagnosed with a disability such as Autism, Learning Disability, or Developmental Delay

• Difficulty answering and asking questions

• Difficulty following directions

Adults can benefit from therapy if they have any of the following;

• History of a Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Brain Tumor, Alzheimer's Disease

• Difficulty remembering routines and new information

• Difficulty with word finding

• Difficulty with stuttering

• Difficulty with organizing and sequencing daily events

3. How can I schedule an appointment?

You can call 240-353-5001 or send an email to info@hammondsspeech.com.

4. Where will evaluations and treatment be conducted?

Evaluations and treatment will be completed at my office, your home, or virtually. 

5. What areas do you treat?

• Receptive and Expressive Language (understanding what is being said and producing words and sentences)

• Articulation

• Phonological Processing/Apraxia

• Stuttering

• Motor speech (dysarthria)

• Cognition

• Pragmatics/Social Skills

• Writing

• Reading

6. What are your payment options?

We accept private pay and Maryland Medicad.  

You are responsible for the fee at the time of service.  You will be provided a claim form to submit to your insurance company after each session when requested. 

Clients with copays or paying out-of-pocket must pay for treatment prior to services being provided.  

7. Do I need an authorization form to have an evaluation and/or treatment completed?

All Medicaid recipients must have an authorization before receiving treatment. Private pay clients are not required to have an authorization, but it is highly recommended.