In-Home and Community-Based Therapy

Speech Therapy Done Within the Client’s Environment to Foster Engagement, Independence, and Community

Three people sit at a picknick table looking at phones and smiling. It represents community-based therapy at AugmentAbility Speech Therapy Chicago

Why In-Home and Community-Based Therapy?

In-Home and Community-Based Therapy in Chicago

In-home and community-based speech therapy is highly effective and recommended by the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). This approach integrates therapy into the client's everyday environments, promoting real-world practice and community engagement. It emphasizes participation and social inclusion, allowing clients to communicate in natural settings. Want to work on communication skills at the grocery store, gym, or art class? We can do speech therapy there!

In-home and community-based therapy encourages collaboration among families, caregivers, and professionals, ensuring a holistic and supportive approach tailored to individual needs. It improves functional outcomes and quality of life for individuals with communication disorders.