Welcome
SI Speech Pathology Services is a locally owned practice that offers private pay speech therapy services for individuals of all ages from the comfort of the client's home or community.
We are now accepting clients in the following areas:
Cisne, Fairfield, Enfield, Mcleansboro, Norris City, Carmi, Eldorado
Meet Samantha
Hello! I am Samantha Incaprera, certified speech language pathologist and owner of SISPS. I graduated from SIU-C with my Bachelors in Communication Disorders and Sciences and my Masters in Speech Language Pathology. I have chosen to start a private practice to help those in need of speech services. I have experience in various settings such as early intervention, hospitals, outpatient, and skilled nursing facilities. I have successfully treated people of all ages. As I have grown in my career, I’ve noticed how speech therapy can help improve people's lives after just a few sessions. I have created SISPS to continue to help the public and share the benefits of speech therapy. My dream is to one day be hippotherapy certified so that I can help children achieve communication goals through animal-assisted therapy!
Get Started
Free Consultation
Reach out to SI via phone, email, or our contact form to set up an initial consultation. During our 15 minute phone call, we'll review patient history, discuss concerns, determine if my services are right for your family, and discuss pricing.
Evaluation
Evaluations include 60-90 minutes of assessment. During this time, I'll assess and if warranted, diagnose your loved one. We will develop treatment goals and determine the best plan of care, frequency and duration of sessions, and payment plan.
Treatment
Treatment is 1:1, 1-2 times a week for 30-60 minutes. Therapy takes place in the comfort of your home or meet in a common area. During this time, I'll implement and facilitate a personalized treatment plan tailored for what’s best and most important for each individual.
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When to Consider Services
Speech
Speech is the way we say and make sounds or words with our mouth.
2-3 years: P, B, M, D, N, H, T, K, G, W, NG, F, Y
4 years: L, J, CH, S, V, SH, Z
5 years: R, ZH, TH (voiced)
6 years: TH (voiceless)
Speech Sounds
Development:
Expressive Language is the way we put words together to communicate.
18 months: at least 10 words. Makes animal sounds. Starts to point to pictures.
2 years: at least 50 words. Speaks in 2 word phrases. Asks "why".
3 years: at least 250 words. Uses verbs. Sings Songs. Sentences of 3-4 words. Has conversation with self and toys.
4 years: at least 900 words. Lists items in categories. Uses 4-5 word sentences. Tells a story.
Expressive Language
Expressive Language Development:
Receptive Language
Receptive language refers to how we understand language.
18 months: Follow simple commands. Responds to simple questions. Knows name.
2 years: Identity body parts. Understands "no".
3 years: Gives name. Answers "where" questions.
4 years: Understands spatial concepts. Answers “why” questions. Names colors.
Receptive Language Development:
Swallowing
Swallowing therapy is recommended if your loved one is experiencing any of the following:
Feeling of food "getting stuck"
Trouble taking medications
Coughing during or after eating or drinking
"Wet" or "gurgly" vocal quality when eating or dirnking
Increased phlegm or saliva production
Cognitive communication therapy can help individuals who have any of the following symptoms:
Cognition
Memory difficulties
Attention deficits
Decreased organization and sequencing
Problem solving difficulties
Decreased motivation
Forgetting to take meds
Increased frustration
Voice
Voice therapy should be considered if your loved one has any of the following:
Hoarse voice
Strained voice
Pitch breaks or cracks
Fatigues after talking
Decreased volume
Chronic cough/throat clearing
Payment
SI Speech Pathology Services is primarily private pay services with the exception of Medicare part B. Payment for services will be required at time of service. Each patient will be provided with a Good Faith Estimate that will have an estimated annual total with no hidden fees.
Contact
Serving clients from the comfort of their home and community in: Cisne, Fairfield, Enfield, Mcleansboro, Norris City, Carmi, Eldorado
(618) 599-4809