Frequently Asked Questions

Receptive language is the ability to understand spoken or written language. Expressive language is the ability to formulate sentences cohesively to express thoughts. Please visit the following NAPA page for more information: https://napacenter.org/receptive-vs-expressive-language/.

The billing done by Legacy Speech Services for its speech therapy services is done through CBM Medical Management. If Legacy does not work with your health plan, we cannot file a claim on your behalf. However, we can provide you with a form to submit to your insurance company, so reimbursements are made directly to you. ​ Please be aware that as with any health plan, there may be deductibles and co-payments that you could be responsible for. For further questions or concerns, please give us a call at (832) 980-7061 today.

We have made significant contributions by providing free therapy to some uninsured families in Texas. Please give us a call at (832) 980-7061 for more information on the different treatment and coverage options you have available.

We generally recommend that you check with your insurance company for questions about insurance payments, deductibles, or co-payments. For more information regarding this topic, please give us a call at (832) 980-7061 today.

Please contact your insurance carrier and/or give us a call at (832) 980-7061 for more information.

Texas Children's Health Plan Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Amerigroup Humana Community Health Choice Molina Healthcare United Healthcare Community Plan Traditional Medicaid Superior Please give us a call at (832) 980-7061 for an up-to-date list of all the insurance providers we work with.

The tests delivered will mainly depend on the problem the child has. Usually, standardized tests are administered based on the detailed case history and clinical observation of the child. Family interviews are also conducted to gain a better perspective on the type of treatment that will be best suited for the child.

On average, we recommend that the child attends therapy about two-to-three times a week for significantly improved results.

Children may develop oral-motor problems due to weaknesses in the oral muscles resulting from a constant open-mouth posture or thumb/tongue sucking. Treatment involves a combination of exercises and activities to improve the strength and coordination of oral muscles. Please visit the Cherab Foundation site for more information on this topic: https://cherabfoundation.org/2006/possible-oral-apraxia-or-oral-motor-warning-signs/.

The approach used in treating swallowing problems depends on finding what is causing the swallowing difficulty. Generally, we find that swallowing problems in children can stem from a chronic underlying medical condition that affects the central nervous system: Children with conditions like Cerebral Palsy or Down Syndrome, for example, can face significant challenges with swallowing due to this. Treatment plans often involve exercises for the affected muscles, as well as strategies and maneuvers to improve the efficiency of speech and the safety of swallowing. For more information on this topic, please contact us at (832) 980-7061 and/or visit the ASHA page: https://www.asha.org/public/speech/swallowing/feeding-and-swallowing-disorders-in-children/.

Speech is the actual sound produced by our mouths or a communication device; speech can be a word, phrase, sentence, or conversation. Language is the thought behind our speech; it is how words are combined in sentences to express an idea or thought. For more information on the topic, please contact us at (832) 980-7061 and/or visit the following ASHA page: https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/speech-and-language/

If you have a family Pediatrician that you regularly see and can refer you accordingly, they will typically fill out and send a Patient Referral form (see attachment) to notify our office that you and your child are ready to make an appointment with Legacy. Keep in mind that we have two locations in Katy and Houston, as well as Telehealth capabilities that, depending on you and your child's needs, may be able to provide the accessibility and care that your child needs. To reach us, give us a call at (832) 980-7061. Please have your ID and insurance information ready, as we will verify this information before scheduling an appointment for an initial evaluation.

Medicaid payment structures are used to pay for services for vulnerable populations, which may cover the speech therapy services recommended for your child. For families that earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid health care, but are unable to afford private insurance, the government offers certain benefits to cover necessary medical care for children: One of the benefit programs offered within the state is the TexCare Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). To learn more about eligibility and coverage options, please visit the Government Benefits page: https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/1613 and/or contact us at (832) 980-7061.

It is difficult to say how long it will take to correct the problem without a thorough assessment of the child. However, most children that we help start showing progress within the first month of therapy. Please keep in mind that the time it takes to see progress depends on various factors, such as the type of condition and severity, the child's motivation, his or her family support, as well as the frequency in treatment the child receives over time. To learn more about our in-house therapy sessions, visit our Blog section.