Parents and communication professionals told us that there is not a “one-size-fits-all” approach to therapy. Each service delivery approach has its unique pros and cons. This infographic compares the advantages of virtual-only, in-person only and a mixed-visits therapy approach.

Lots of work goes into a successful therapy session. During our interviews, parents and clinicians talked about the many tasks they perform before, during and after each visit. This infographic summarizes the tasks required for a successful in-person versus a teletherapy approach, and who typically performed those tasks. It is important to note that this tool does not contain a complete list of tasks. Also, it is not meant to assign particular responsibility to parents or clinicians.

In our interviews, both parents and clinicians reported that parents performed more tasks during teletherapy to ensure it was successful. The added responsibilities required to make telepractice successful may not be right or suitable for every family. It may not be what all parents want. And it may not be beneficial for all children’s development. Page 1 of this tool can be used to facilitate discussion between clinicians and parents about who can perform the various tasks. Page 2 presents a number of questions for clinicians to reflect on, and discuss with families.