Telepractice

What Is Telepractice/Telehealth

At Mobile Therapy Centers our licensed and trained therapists are available to provide telepractice/telehealth services to help your child achieve his/her goals. Therapists use a HIPPA compliant web-based platform to hold personalized “meetings” with your child. Parents, caregivers and/or assistants (where needed) help facilitate sessions that are highly interactive, data driven, engaging and FUN!

Telepractice is the delivery of ABA Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Pediatric Physical Therapy and Counseling services at a distance. A client/patient virtually links with a therapist or clinician for an evaluation, consultation, assessment or treatment and receives services without having to be physically present. Telepractice (often used interchangeably with the term Telehealth) is simply a different method of service delivery.

Telepractice is not a new concept and has been around for nearly 50 years. However, with recent technological advancements, Telepractice is becoming increasingly more mainstream for therapists and counselors, as well as physicians who provide a similar service known as Telemedicine. Research indicates that the use of Telepractice provides clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction which is consistent with results obtained through traditional in-person service delivery models.

Telepractice is used for many reasons including:

  • Client/family motivation
  • Flexibility of scheduling
  • Fewer cancellations equals more consistent intervention
  • Functional “natural” environment – child & parent/caregiver are more comfortable
  • Crucial for Early Intervention – parent/caregiver participation is “built in” Schedule a Consultation Ask the Team

Elaina Pagliarulo AACOTA/L, AAT Handler

Elaina is a part of our MTC Occupational Therapy Department and received an education from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, McHenry County College, and Husson University. She has a strong passion for working with both animals and children. Elaina has always wanted to incorporate both of these passions into her career and is incredibly excited to bring Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) to Mobile Therapy Centers!

MTC's Therapy Dog: Rocky

Rocky is an Australian Mountain Doodle who loves to learn, play, and meet new people. Rocky joined our MTC team when he was just 8 weeks old and has been training to support the clients of MTC from day one. His kind and loving nature makes him the perfect match for Animal-Assisted Therapy, and Rocky can not wait to meet all his new friends through the MTC AAT program!