Is Telehealth Speech Therapy Effective in California?
Parents often ask whether telehealth speech therapy in California is as effective as in-person services. The short answer is YES. For many children, online speech therapy is highly effective and supported by research.
In California, licensed speech-language pathologists are permitted to provide telehealth services statewide, allowing families to access quality care without long waitlists or travel.
Why Telehealth Speech Therapy Works
Sessions are individualized and goal-driven
Children learn in their natural home environment
Parents are actively involved in therapy
Digital tools keep sessions engaging and interactive
Many families report improved attendance, consistency, and carryover compared to traditional in-person models.
Who Is a Good Fit?
Telehealth speech therapy works well for toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children with speech sound disorders, language delays and difficulties, gestalt language processing profiles, fluency disorders (commonly stuttering), and more.
👉 Contact The Speech Cottage Co. to learn if telehealth speech therapy in California is right for your child.