Address: 4115 University Way NE Ste 202
| Seattle, WA
98105
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Insurances:
Premera Blue Cross,
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS),
Ages Served:
Infants to adults
Care Settings:
In-home,
In-school,
In-clinic,
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About Shana Kelly, M.S.
Shana graduated with a Bachelor of Science (1996) from the University of Washington and holds a Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology (1999) from Idaho State University. She has worked with children from six months to 21 years of age in home-based, clinical, and school settings serving clients with mild to severe communication differences and disord
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Level 11 PROMPT training, Myofunctional Therapy (Certification class through the Coulson Institute and Beckman Technique), Social Thinking, Wired for Reading, and many more.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology
Provider's Gender
Female
Languages
English
Insurance Carriers Accepted
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Please note that without member information we cannot guarantee that
your specific plan covers these services. We recommend asking the care
provider before beginning services.
Premera Blue Cross
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
4115 University Way NE Ste 202,WA,98105
Get in Contact
(206) 299-1780
shana@communicationcorner.org
Frequently Asked Questions
Speech therapy is almost always recommended for autistic children since many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if a child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they might need to work on communication skills like:
responding to questions
starting or ending conversation
changing conversation topics
using gestures like pointing
understanding other people's body language
Speech therapy is a big focus in early intervention for autistic children and is usually the starting place for recently diagnosed kids. There is a critical period in the brain for language development and so, it's really important to teach language and communication skills as early as possible, especially if there are any delays in that area. Your child will learn effective ways to communicate which will help them grow into more independent and confident individuals.
It might be obvious when a child struggles with speaking —they are very quiet, say only a few words, or don't speak at all.
Spot speech and language delays like a doctor here.
The goal of speech therapy is to help your child communicate effectively with other people across all environments. This may take the form of using gestures, simple signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Some other common things speech therapists can help with:
Nonverbal skills, such as signs or gestures
Forming speech in a clearer way
Communicating thoughts and feelings clearly
Understanding and responding to questions
Discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions
Noticing and understanding body language
Feeding and swallowing
Stuttering
Your pediatrician might be able to administer screenings, but most general doctors are not trained to formally diagnose autism. They might refer you to a qualified diagnostic clinician which include:
Developmental Pediatricians
Child Psychologists
Child Psychiatrists
Pediatric Neurologists
Pediatric Neuropsychologists
Your experience might look different depending on the type of clinician you choose. Many families prefer working with developmental pediatricians. Others might work with a psychiatrist or another specialist to get a different perspective.
A formal ASD diagnosis, or a medical diagnosis, helps you get the support your family needs, especially within the context of accessing medically necessary therapies and services.
Insurance Coverage for Therapies: Medically necessary therapies for ASD are often covered by insurance including, but not limited to, speech therapy, ABA therapy, and occupational therapy.
Financial Support: A diagnosis is required when applying for social security or disability benefits.
Plan for Care: A diagnosis helps identify your child’s support needs. For example, your child might need to develop social communication and self-regulation skills.
Future Research: The more data we gather through evaluations, the more we can improve services for autistic children and adults.