Flowstate Speech & Language Therapy
Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Speech-Language Pathology in Chittenden County, Vermont
Shira Habermehl, M.S. CCC-SLP
Shira provides family-centered, neurodiversity-affirming speech and language services to children with complex communication needs. Shira is passionate about augmentative and alternative communication to help children find their voice, and coaching families to support their child's communication skills.
Services
Flowstate Speech & Language Therapy provides services both in-person and via telepractice (video call) in Vermont for children who use a variety of methods to communicate, and for families looking to explore augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) with their child. Our practice also provides evaluations for AAC devices and consultations for school teams.
Therapy Services
Services can be provided at home, in the community, or via telepractice to coach families to integrate language targets into daily routines and work with your child to access multiple modes of communication.
Evaluation
Evaluations are conducted to explore which mode(s) of communication may best suit your child, such as low-tech core boards or high-tech communication devices.
Professional Development and Consultation for Schools
Shira provides in-person and virtual augmentative and alternative communication consultation to school teams, facilitates AAC evaluations with school teams, and conducts trainings for school staff to build knowledge of AAC strategies and interventions.
Billing and Insurance
At this time, the following insurances and private pay* (out of pocket) are accepted:
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Medicaid
A superbill can be provided to submit to out-of-network insurance companies for possible partial or full reimbursement. It is recommended to contact your insurance company prior to the start of services to verify your out-of-network benefits.
*If you are interested in private pay, please contact us for rates.
Book a Consultation
We’ll prepare a proposal and walk you through every step of the process.