Whether you’re exploring speech therapy, feeding support, lactation, or another service, you may have questions about what to expect. Here are some of the questions families ask most often. If you don’t see your question here, please reach out—we’re happy to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where are you located?
Tiny Talk Trio is based in Bozeman, Montana, and serves families throughout the surrounding area. In-home visits are available, and private-pay consultations may also be available for families outside Montana.
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Do you offer in-home visits?
Yes! In-home visits are an important part of our practice. Working with children in their familiar environment allows us to see their skills within everyday routines and provide strategies that are meaningful for the whole family.
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Do you offer telehealth?
Telehealth may be available for select services and families, depending on your child’s age, needs, and the type of support being provided. Some concerns are best evaluated in person, while telehealth can be a helpful option for parent education, follow-up, and certain speech and language services.
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What ages do you work with?
We primarily support newborns, infants, toddlers, and young children, from birth through the early elementary years, depending on the area of concern. Feeding, swallowing, orofacial myofunctional, and craniosacral services may also be available for older children and adults.
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How do I know if my child needs support?
If you have concerns about your child’s feeding, speech, language, communication, or oral-motor development, you’re welcome to reach out. You don’t need to be certain that something is wrong to ask questions. We offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to help determine whether an evaluation may be helpful.
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What if I'm not sure what my child needs?
That’s okay—you don’t have to know! You don’t need to figure out whether your child needs speech therapy, feeding therapy, lactation support, or another service before reaching out.
We’ll start by talking about what you’re noticing and what concerns you have. From there, we can help determine what type of evaluation or support would be the best fit for your child and family.
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What can I expect at the evaluation?
Your first visit will typically include an evaluation and conversation about your concerns and your child’s history. We’ll observe and interact with your child, discuss your goals, and begin developing recommendations together.
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What should I bring to the evaluation?
Please send your completed intake paperwork to your therapist before your appointment. Bring any additional medical or developmental information that may be helpful for your child’s evaluation.
For feeding evaluations, please bring:
A few foods your child enjoys
One food that is more challenging
Any bottles, cups, utensils, or feeding tools your child currently uses
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How often is therapy?
Therapy frequency is individualized. Some children benefit from weekly visits, while others may need less frequent support or periodic follow-up. We’ll work together to determine what makes sense for your child and family.
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May I be present during therapy?
Absolutely. Parent and caregiver involvement is an important part of therapy. We want you to understand what we’re working on and feel confident supporting your child at home.
Some children participate more easily when given a little space, so we’ll work together to determine what approach is most comfortable and effective for your child.
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How can I support my child’s progress at home?
Parents and caregivers are an important part of the therapy process. Throughout therapy, you’ll receive practical strategies, education, and activities that can be incorporated into everyday routines.
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Do you collaborate with other providers?
Yes! With your permission, we can collaborate with your child’s other providers. A team approach can help ensure that everyone is working toward shared goals and that recommendations are consistent across your child’s care.
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How do I get started?
Start by reaching out through our contact form, email, or phone. We’ll begin with a brief consultation to learn more about your concerns and help determine the next step.
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Do I need a referral?
A referral is not required make an appointment. You can reach out directly if you have concerns about your child’s feeding, speech, language, communication, or oral function. We’ll talk through your concerns and help determine whether an evaluation would be appropriate.
Some insurance plans may have specific referral or authorization requirements for coverage, so we recommend checking with your insurance provider if you plan to use insurance.
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What is your cancellation policy?
Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment. This allows us to offer the time to another family who may be waiting for services.
We understand that illness and emergencies happen—especially with little ones! If you’re unable to provide 24 hours’ notice, please contact us as soon as possible. Appointments canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice or missed without notice may be subject to a late cancellation or no-show fee.
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Do you accept insurance?
We are in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Allegiance, Cigna, Mountain Health Co-op, Pacific Source, Aetna, First Choice Health, United, CHIP, and HMK+ (Medicaid). Coverage can vary based on your specific plan, benefits, and the service being provided.
For families with other insurance plans, we may be able to provide a superbill for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Any portion not covered by insurance is the family’s responsibility.
As insurance benefits vary, we recommend contacting your insurance company directly for the most accurate information about your specific coverage.
For insurance and billing questions, please contact billing@tinytalktrio.com.
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