1. No More Waiting
One of the biggest frustrations with insurance is the wait time. Here's what many parents face:
- Waiting to see the pediatrician for a referral
- Waiting for insurance authorization for an evaluation
- Waiting for insurance to approve therapy (if they approve it at all)
- Waiting for a therapy slot to open
By the time services begin, weeks or even months may have passed. That's the time your child could have been making progress.
With private pay services at NeuroKids, we skip the red tape. After a phone consultation with one of our licensed Speech-Language Pathologists, we'll schedule your child's evaluation. Weekly therapy sessions usually begin the following week: no referral, authorization, or delays.
Faster care for your child—fewer headaches for you.
2. Clear, Compassionate Qualification Process
Every therapy setting has its criteria for whether a child qualifies for services. For example, school-based speech therapy requires a child to have communication difficulties that impact their education significantly. Insurance-funded clinics may have more relaxed standards, but qualifications vary depending on your child's diagnosis, the insurer, and the therapist's recommendations.
At NeuroKids, we take a more personalized approach. Your child's eligibility for therapy is based on:
- Clinical observations
- Standardized testing (when appropriate)
- Parent input
- The therapist's clinical judgment
We consider your child as a whole person—not a checklist.
Based on the evaluation, we'll recommend session length (30 or 60 minutes) and frequency (typically once or twice per week), always factoring in your child's attention span, diagnosis, and individual needs.
3. Goals That Are Functional and Realistic
Insurance companies often dictate what goals therapists can write. Some require "medically necessary" goals, which can limit your child's therapy focus. School-based services must focus on goals that support academic progress—even when your child's most significant challenges lie in everyday communication.
With private pay therapy, we aren't bound by those restrictions.
Our team at NeuroKids creates custom, functional goals based on your child's strengths, developmental needs, and real-world challenges. We prioritize goals that matter to your child, like asking for help, telling stories, or conversing with peers, not just what the insurance company deems "medically appropriate."
4. No Diagnosis? No Problem (Yet)
Many insurance providers require a formal medical diagnosis before they approve therapy. That adds another layer of waiting—scheduling doctor visits, completing evaluations, and securing the proper paperwork.
At NeuroKids, we do not require a formal diagnosis to begin therapy.
If your child needs support now, we can get started right away. Our team will assess your child's needs, create a therapy plan, and begin building skills immediately. And, if a medical diagnosis becomes necessary down the road, we'll walk you through that process with care and guidance.
Choosing What's Best for Your Family
We know private pay isn't the right fit for everyone. But for many families, the benefits are worth it: faster access, fewer limitations, and speech therapy fully centered on your child.
At NeuroKids, we help you make the best decision for your child's unique needs. We'd love to connect if you're tired of the delays and want support without the wait.
Ready to take the next step? Click here to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can help your child thrive—without the insurance hassle.
